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Zinfandel

#5A2538

RGB 90, 37, 56 · HSL 338°, 42%, 25% · CMYK 0, 59, 38, 65

Zinfandel is #5A2538 in HEX — rgb(90, 37, 56), hsl(338°, 42%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 38%, 65%).

Zinfandel pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 42%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#5A2538

RGB90, 37, 56

HSL338°, 42%, 25%

HSV338°, 59%, 35%

CMYK0, 59, 38, 65

Decimal5907768

CSS RGBrgb(90, 37, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 42%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chianti S-H-150

ΔE 1.8 · #5F283B

RAL

Purple Violet 4007

ΔE 5.9 · #4A192C

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2075-10

ΔE 6.3 · #673448

Vista Paint

Cherry Bon Bon K-1234

ΔE 6.3 · #663149

Sherwin-Williams

Burgundy SW6300

ΔE 6.8 · #63333E

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 7 · #673649

Hallman-Lindsay

Sophistication 115

ΔE 8.4 · #713545

Dulux

Grapeshot S47G9

ΔE 8.5 · #70384D

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 8.7 · #6F304C

PPG

Chilled Wine 1045-7

ΔE 11.2 · #6D4052

Dunn-Edwards

Primitive Plum DEA195

ΔE 11.5 · #663C55

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 11.9 · #652F53

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 12.3 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 17.3 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 18.3 · #7E3738

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 18.9 · #4F2318

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A2538

#255B47

Analogous

#5B2553

#5A2538

#5B2C25

Triadic

#5A2538

#395B25

#25395B

Split-Complementary

#5A2538

#255B2C

#25535B

Tetradic

#5A2538

#535B25

#255B47

#2C255B

Monochromatic

#12070B

#240F17

#5A2538

#913B5B

#BC5C7F

Rectangle

#5A2538

#5B4725

#255B47

#25395B

Compound

#5A2538

#5B2C25

#255B47

#25535B

Variations

Lighter

#913B5B

#B56381

#D0A8B7

Darker

#491D2D

#33131F

#1E0B12

Saturation

#48383E

#5B2539

#6D1234

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.96:1

AAA

vs Black

1.76:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A2538

#403E37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A2538

#333336

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A2538

#582A2C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Zinfandel strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#834845

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A2538

Daylight 5500K

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

#704D69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#234A3B

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: #5A2538;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A2538;

CSS Variable

--color-zinfandel: #5A2538;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zinfandel': '#5A2538' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A2538] text-[#5A2538]

SCSS

$zinfandel: #5A2538;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A2538?

#5A2538 is Zinfandel, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #5A2538 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zinfandel?

Zinfandel works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Zinfandel?

Zinfandel pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Zinfandel?

You can download Zinfandel 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 Zinfandel?

The hex code is #5A2538. In RGB it's 90, 37, 56, and in HSL it's 338°, 42%, 25%.

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