NEUTRALS

Wild Boysenberry

#5A4747

RGB 90, 71, 71 · HSL 0°, 12%, 32% · CMYK 0, 21, 21, 65

Wild Boysenberry is #5A4747 in HEX — rgb(90, 71, 71), hsl(0°, 12%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 21%, 65%).

Wild Boysenberry pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 12%, 32%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5A4747

RGB90, 71, 71

HSL0°, 12%, 32%

HSV0°, 21%, 35%

CMYK0, 21, 21, 65

Decimal5916487

CSS RGBrgb(90, 71, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 12%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pinecone Path HDC-CL-14

ΔE 1.7 · #564645

Benjamin Moore

Incense 2115-20

ΔE 2 · #594845

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 2 · #5A484B

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 2.2 · #5F4947

Kilz

Cattail LM130

ΔE 2.8 · #594B49

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 3.2 · #534644

Dulux

Wizard's Spell S48A7

ΔE 3.4 · #594B4E

Valspar

Virginia Soil 1003-9A

ΔE 3.8 · #5F4F4C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.1 · #583F40

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 4.2 · #523F43

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.3 · #574C49

Sherwin-Williams

Carnelian SW7580

ΔE 4.4 · #573E3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 4.5 · #553F44

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 6.1 · #53453C

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 8.5 · #4E3B31

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.9 · #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

#5A4747

#485B5B

Analogous

#5B4852

#5A4747

#5B5248

Triadic

#5A4747

#485B48

#48485B

Split-Complementary

#5A4747

#485B52

#48525B

Tetradic

#5A4747

#525B48

#485B5B

#52485B

Monochromatic

#0E0B0B

#312626

#5A4747

#866969

#AA9292

Rectangle

#5A4747

#5B5B48

#485B5B

#48485B

Compound

#5A4747

#5B5248

#485B5B

#48525B

Variations

Lighter

#826666

#A28C8C

#C7BDBD

Darker

#4A3939

#332727

#1E1717

Saturation

#554F4F

#5B4848

#7F2424

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.65:1

AAA

vs Black

2.43:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A4747

#504E47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A4747

#4B4B47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A4747

#594748

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wild Boysenberry gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#836250

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5A4747

Daylight 5500K

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

#706775

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.

#345757

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: #5A4747;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A4747;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-boysenberry: #5A4747;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-boysenberry': '#5A4747' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A4747] text-[#5A4747]

SCSS

$wild-boysenberry: #5A4747;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A4747?

#5A4747 is Wild Boysenberry, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #5A4747 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Boysenberry?

Wild Boysenberry works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Wild Boysenberry?

Wild Boysenberry pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Wild Boysenberry?

You can download Wild Boysenberry 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 Wild Boysenberry?

The hex code is #5A4747. In RGB it's 90, 71, 71, and in HSL it's 0°, 12%, 32%.

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