REDS

Fudge

#583D43

RGB 88, 61, 67 · HSL 347°, 18%, 29% · CMYK 0, 31, 24, 65

Fudge is #583D43 in HEX — rgb(88, 61, 67), hsl(347°, 18%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 24%, 65%).

Fudge pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 18%, 29%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#583D43
RGB88, 61, 67
HSL347°, 18%, 29%
HSV347°, 31%, 35%
CMYK0, 31, 24, 65
Decimal5782851
CSS RGBrgb(88, 61, 67)
CSS HSLhsl(347, 18%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Raspberry Truffle MQ1-49

ΔE 1.9 · #5D4147

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 1.9 · #563940

Dulux

Charred Chocolate S02A8

ΔE 2.2 · #553B3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 2.4 · #553F44

Vista Paint

Grape Soda C-1221

ΔE 2.9 · #543D46

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 3 · #604046

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 3.2 · #583F40

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 3.4 · #5D3B42

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 3.8 · #533640

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2073-10

ΔE 5.4 · #4C3641

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.8 · #4D3E45

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 6 · #58423F

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 6.6 · #69444F

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 9.3 · #45322E

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.9 · #53453C

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.4 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#583D43
#3D5751

Analogous

#573D50
#583D43
#57443D

Triadic

#583D43
#42573D
#3D4257

Split-Complementary

#583D43
#3D5744
#3D5057

Tetradic

#583D43
#50573D
#3D5751
#443D57

Monochromatic

#0F0A0B
#2A1D20
#583D43
#845C65
#A9848C

Rectangle

#583D43
#57513D
#3D5751
#3D4257

Compound

#583D43
#57443D
#3D5751
#3D5057

Variations

Lighter

#825A63
#A38289
#C8B8BB

Darker

#463035
#312124
#1D1315

Saturation

#4E4648
#573D42
#761E31

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)

Aa

vs White

9.71:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.16:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#583D43
#494843

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#583D43
#434342

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#583D43
#573F3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fudge 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

#815A4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#583D43

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F5F72

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2F4F48

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

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: #583D43;
CSS — background 
background-color: #583D43;
CSS Variable 
--color-fudge: #583D43;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'fudge': '#583D43' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#583D43] text-[#583D43]
SCSS 
$fudge: #583D43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #583D43?

#583D43 is Fudge, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #583D43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fudge?

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

What colors pair well with Fudge?

Fudge 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 Fudge?

You can download Fudge 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 Fudge?

The hex code is #583D43. In RGB it's 88, 61, 67, and in HSL it's 347°, 18%, 29%.

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