REDS

Deep Prunus

#5A3D40

RGB 90, 61, 64 · HSL 354°, 19%, 30% · CMYK 0, 32, 29, 65

Deep Prunus is #5A3D40 in HEX — rgb(90, 61, 64), hsl(354°, 19%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 29%, 65%).

Deep Prunus pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 19%, 30%. 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#5A3D40

RGB90, 61, 64

HSL354°, 19%, 30%

HSV354°, 32%, 35%

CMYK0, 32, 29, 65

Decimal5913920

CSS RGBrgb(90, 61, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 19%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Prunus S01A8

Exact match

Behr

Divine Wine PPU1-2

ΔE 1.8 · #583E3F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 2.2 · #583F40

Sherwin-Williams

Carnelian SW7580

ΔE 2.5 · #573E3E

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 2.7 · #604046

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 3 · #563940

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 3.2 · #5D3B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 3.8 · #553F44

Vista Paint

Beetroot C-1320

ΔE 3.9 · #644349

Benjamin Moore

Raphael CC-2

ΔE 4.7 · #593936

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 4.9 · #58423F

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 5.5 · #654846

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 7.5 · #4D3E45

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 8.6 · #45322E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.5 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10 · #53453C

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

#5A3D40

#3E5B58

Analogous

#5B3E4F

#5A3D40

#5B4A3E

Triadic

#5A3D40

#415B3E

#3E415B

Split-Complementary

#5A3D40

#3E5B4A

#3E4F5B

Tetradic

#5A3D40

#4F5B3E

#3E5B58

#4A3E5B

Monochromatic

#0F0A0B

#2E1F20

#5A3D40

#895D61

#AC8689

Rectangle

#5A3D40

#5B583E

#3E5B58

#3E415B

Compound

#5A3D40

#5B4A3E

#3E5B58

#3E4F5B

Variations

Lighter

#865B5F

#A58386

#C9B8BA

Darker

#493133

#332123

#1E1314

Saturation

#514849

#5B3E41

#7A1F28

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

9.65:1

AAA

vs Black

2.18:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A3D40

#4B4940

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A3D40

#434340

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A3D40

#593E3F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Prunus 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

#835A4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A3D40

Daylight 5500K

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

#705F6F

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.

#31514E

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: #5A3D40;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A3D40;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-prunus: #5A3D40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-prunus': '#5A3D40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A3D40] text-[#5A3D40]

SCSS

$deep-prunus: #5A3D40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A3D40?

#5A3D40 is Deep Prunus, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5A3D40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Prunus?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Prunus?

Deep Prunus 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 Deep Prunus?

You can download Deep Prunus 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 Deep Prunus?

The hex code is #5A3D40. In RGB it's 90, 61, 64, and in HSL it's 354°, 19%, 30%.

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