REDS

Sassafras

#5A3940

RGB 90, 57, 64 · HSL 347°, 22%, 29% · CMYK 0, 37, 29, 65

Sassafras is #5A3940 in HEX — rgb(90, 57, 64), hsl(347°, 22%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 29%, 65%).

Sassafras pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 22%, 29%. 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#5A3940

RGB90, 57, 64

HSL347°, 22%, 29%

HSV347°, 37%, 35%

CMYK0, 37, 29, 65

Decimal5912896

CSS RGBrgb(90, 57, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 22%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 1.1 · #5D3B42

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 2 · #563940

Dulux

Vulcan Burgundy S01C8

ΔE 2.4 · #5F3E43

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 2.6 · #593843

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 3 · #623F45

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 3 · #604046

Behr

Wild Manzanita 700B-7

ΔE 3.3 · #523539

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 4.2 · #643B42

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 4.5 · #563135

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.3 · #583F40

Benjamin Moore

Jester CC-34

ΔE 5.6 · #5B3747

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 5.9 · #69444F

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 8.6 · #4D3E45

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 9.9 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.5 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 13.1 · #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

#5A3940

#3A5A53

Analogous

#5A3A51

#5A3940

#5A433A

Triadic

#5A3940

#415A3A

#3A415A

Split-Complementary

#5A3940

#3A5A43

#3A515A

Tetradic

#5A3940

#515A3A

#3A5A53

#433A5A

Monochromatic

#100A0B

#2C1C1F

#5A3940

#895862

#AD7F89

Rectangle

#5A3940

#5A533A

#3A5A53

#3A415A

Compound

#5A3940

#5A433A

#3A5A53

#3A515A

Variations

Lighter

#865660

#A77E87

#C9B6BA

Darker

#492D33

#331F23

#1E1214

Saturation

#4F4547

#5A3A41

#771D30

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

10.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.09:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A3940

#49473F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A3940

#40403F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A3940

#593B3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sassafras 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

#83574B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A3940

Daylight 5500K

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

#705C6F

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.

#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

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: #5A3940;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A3940;

CSS Variable

--color-sassafras: #5A3940;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sassafras': '#5A3940' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A3940] text-[#5A3940]

SCSS

$sassafras: #5A3940;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A3940?

#5A3940 is Sassafras, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5A3940 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sassafras?

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

What colors pair well with Sassafras?

Sassafras 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 Sassafras?

You can download Sassafras 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 Sassafras?

The hex code is #5A3940. In RGB it's 90, 57, 64, and in HSL it's 347°, 22%, 29%.

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