REDS

Smoked Claret

#583939

RGB 88, 57, 57 · HSL 0°, 21%, 28% · CMYK 0, 35, 35, 65

Smoked Claret is #583939 in HEX — rgb(88, 57, 57), hsl(0°, 21%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 35%, 65%).

Smoked Claret pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 21%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#583939

RGB88, 57, 57

HSL0°, 21%, 28%

HSV0°, 35%, 35%

CMYK0, 35, 35, 65

Decimal5781817

CSS RGBrgb(88, 57, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 21%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Smoked Claret S02C9

Exact match

Behr

Maximum Mocha BNC-32

ΔE 1.4 · #573836

Benjamin Moore

Raphael CC-2

ΔE 2.1 · #593936

Sherwin-Williams

Cordovan SW6027

ΔE 2.7 · #5F3D3F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 3.8 · #583F40

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 4 · #60393B

Vista Paint

Red Raisin K-1226

ΔE 4.3 · #64403F

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 4.4 · #604344

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 4.6 · #5D3B42

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 4.7 · #563940

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 5.6 · #633D38

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 6.3 · #654846

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 7 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 7.1 · #53372C

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 7.5 · #473633

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.1 · #53453C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#583939

#385656

Analogous

#563847

#583939

#564738

Triadic

#583939

#385638

#383856

Split-Complementary

#583939

#385647

#384756

Tetradic

#583939

#475638

#385656

#473856

Monochromatic

#0F0A0A

#281A1A

#583939

#855757

#AA7D7D

Rectangle

#583939

#565638

#385656

#383856

Compound

#583939

#564738

#385656

#384756

Variations

Lighter

#835555

#A57D7D

#C8B5B5

Darker

#462D2D

#301E1E

#1C1111

Saturation

#4C4343

#563838

#731C1C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.20:1

AAA

vs Black

2.06:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#583939

#484538

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#583939

#404039

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#583939

#573A3B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Smoked Claret carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#815746

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#583939

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6F5C6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2E4C4C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #583939;

CSS — background

background-color: #583939;

CSS Variable

--color-smoked-claret: #583939;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoked-claret': '#583939' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#583939] text-[#583939]

SCSS

$smoked-claret: #583939;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #583939?

#583939 is Smoked Claret, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #583939 warm or cool?

Smoked Claret reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Smoked Claret?

Smoked Claret works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Smoked Claret?

Smoked Claret pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Smoked Claret?

You can download Smoked Claret on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Smoked Claret?

The hex code is #583939. In RGB it's 88, 57, 57, and in HSL it's 0°, 21%, 28%.

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