REDS

Alton Brown

#5A464B

RGB 90, 70, 75 · HSL 345°, 13%, 31% · CMYK 0, 22, 17, 65

Alton Brown is #5A464B in HEX — rgb(90, 70, 75), hsl(345°, 13%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 17%, 65%).

Alton Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 13%, 31%. 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#5A464B

RGB90, 70, 75

HSL345°, 13%, 31%

HSV345°, 22%, 35%

CMYK0, 22, 17, 65

Decimal5916235

CSS RGBrgb(90, 70, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 13%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Boysenberry MQ1-44

ΔE 1.3 · #5B474A

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 1.6 · #5A484B

Benjamin Moore

Chambourd AF-645

ΔE 2.7 · #57474F

Dulux

Vicarious Violet S48B7

ΔE 3 · #5F4D51

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 3 · #553F44

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 3.2 · #523F43

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 4.3 · #564A52

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 4.4 · #4E4247

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.6 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4.7 · #4D3E45

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 4.7 · #5F4947

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 5.2 · #50414C

Valspar

Rare Wine 1011-9

ΔE 5.6 · #4D404A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 8.2 · #6F595D

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 9.8 · #403A3A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#5A464B

#455954

Analogous

#594554

#5A464B

#594A45

Triadic

#5A464B

#4A5945

#454A59

Split-Complementary

#5A464B

#45594A

#455459

Tetradic

#5A464B

#545945

#455954

#4A4559

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#2E2326

#5A464B

#85666E

#A88F95

Rectangle

#5A464B

#595445

#455954

#454A59

Compound

#5A464B

#594A45

#455954

#455459

Variations

Lighter

#81636B

#A18A90

#C7BCBF

Darker

#48373B

#322528

#1D1617

Saturation

#524C4E

#59454A

#7C2239

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

8.71:1

AAA

vs Black

2.41:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A464B

#4F4E4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A464B

#4A4A4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A464B

#594748

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Alton Brown 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

#836153

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A464B

Daylight 5500K

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

#706678

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.

#32544C

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: #5A464B;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A464B;

CSS Variable

--color-alton-brown: #5A464B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alton-brown': '#5A464B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A464B] text-[#5A464B]

SCSS

$alton-brown: #5A464B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A464B?

#5A464B is Alton Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5A464B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alton Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Alton Brown?

Alton Brown 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 Alton Brown?

You can download Alton Brown 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 Alton Brown?

The hex code is #5A464B. In RGB it's 90, 70, 75, and in HSL it's 345°, 13%, 31%.

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