REDS

Caput Mortuum

#592720

RGB 89, 39, 32 · HSL 7°, 47%, 24% · CMYK 0, 56, 64, 65

Caput Mortuum is #592720 in HEX — rgb(89, 39, 32), hsl(7°, 47%, 24%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 64%, 65%).

Caput Mortuum pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 47%, 24%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#592720

RGB89, 39, 32

HSL7°, 47%, 24%

HSV7°, 64%, 35%

CMYK0, 56, 64, 65

Decimal5842720

CSS RGBrgb(89, 39, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 47%, 24%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Red Brown 8012

ΔE 3.1 · #592321

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 4.2 · #4F2318

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Red SW2802

ΔE 5.1 · #622F2D

Benjamin Moore

Cottage HC-184

ΔE 5.5 · #672B26

Dulux

Red Shale S04C9

ΔE 5.9 · #63312F

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 7.7 · #67272A

Behr

Wine Barrel 200F-7

ΔE 7.7 · #683634

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 7.9 · #693834

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 9.7 · #683839

Hallman-Lindsay

Covered Bridge historic-covered-bridge

ΔE 10.6 · #6A3C3B

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 12 · #6C403E

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 12.2 · #563135

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13 · #6A443B

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 13.1 · #6B443D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 15.3 · #6D4247

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 17.7 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#592720

#20535A

Analogous

#5A2036

#592720

#5A4420

Triadic

#592720

#205A27

#27205A

Split-Complementary

#592720

#205A44

#20365A

Tetradic

#592720

#365A20

#20535A

#44205A

Monochromatic

#130807

#220F0C

#592720

#924035

#C15F53

Rectangle

#592720

#535A20

#20535A

#27205A

Compound

#592720

#5A4420

#20535A

#20365A

Variations

Lighter

#934035

#B9675C

#D1AAA5

Darker

#491E19

#331410

#1E0B09

Saturation

#463735

#5A2720

#6A1B10

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

12.10:1

AAA

vs Black

1.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#592720

#433D1E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#592720

#343421

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#592720

#58282C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Caput Mortuum 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

#824A33

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#592720

Daylight 5500K

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

#6F4F57

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#1F4449

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #592720;

CSS — background

background-color: #592720;

CSS Variable

--color-caput-mortuum: #592720;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caput-mortuum': '#592720' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#592720] text-[#592720]

SCSS

$caput-mortuum: #592720;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #592720?

#592720 is Caput Mortuum, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #592720 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caput Mortuum?

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

What colors pair well with Caput Mortuum?

Caput Mortuum 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 Caput Mortuum?

You can download Caput Mortuum 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 Caput Mortuum?

The hex code is #592720. In RGB it's 89, 39, 32, and in HSL it's 7°, 47%, 24%.

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