REDS

Chocolate Sundae

#5B3F36

RGB 91, 63, 54 · HSL 15°, 26%, 28% · CMYK 0, 31, 41, 64

Chocolate Sundae is #5B3F36 in HEX — rgb(91, 63, 54), hsl(15°, 26%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 41%, 64%).

Chocolate Sundae pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 26%, 28%. 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#5B3F36

RGB91, 63, 54

HSL15°, 26%, 28%

HSV15°, 41%, 36%

CMYK0, 31, 41, 64

Decimal5979958

CSS RGBrgb(91, 63, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 26%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate2113-10

ΔE 0.4 · #5C4037

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Dulux

Chocolate TreatS09D9

ΔE 0.9 · #5C3F35

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Dunn-Edwards

Northern TerritoryDEA158

ΔE 3.3 · #5E463C

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Sherwin-Williams

Fairfax BrownSW2856

ΔE 3.3 · #61463A

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Vista Paint

Jeff's JavaK-1112

ΔE 3.5 · #523C32

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Behr

Brown VelvetN160-7

ΔE 3.7 · #5E3B33

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Dutch Boy

Western BrownVS-9660

ΔE 3.8 · #53372C

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PPG

Fudge1073-7

ΔE 4.3 · #63493E

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Kobra

Brown43

ΔE 4.9 · #624A3E

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Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway137

ΔE 5.1 · #654637

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RAL

Terra Brown8028

ΔE 5.2 · #4E3B31

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Kilz

Burnt ClayLM120

ΔE 5.3 · #58423F

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IKEA

IKEA08989

ΔE 5.8 · #6A443B

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Valspar

Rich Chocolate1005-9A

ΔE 5.8 · #6A4C44

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Colorhouse

Nourish .05Nourish-05

ΔE 7.1 · #53453C

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Farrow & Ball

Mahogany36

ΔE 9.3 · #534644

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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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5B3F36

#35515A

Analogous

#5A353E

#5B3F36

#5A5135

Triadic

#5B3F36

#355A3E

#3E355A

Split-Complementary

#5B3F36

#355A51

#353E5A

Tetradic

#5B3F36

#3E5A35

#35515A

#51355A

Monochromatic

#100B09

#2A1D19

#5B3F36

#8A5F51

#B08678

Rectangle

#5B3F36

#515A35

#35515A

#3E355A

Compound

#5B3F36

#5A5135

#35515A

#353E5A

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Chocolate Sundae run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4EEEC

Tint #D5BEB7

Tint #B58F82

Tint #8F6354

Base #5B3F36

Shade #4D352D

Shade #402C26

Shade #33231E

Shade #271B17

Variations

Lighter

#885E50

#A98578

#CAB9B3

Darker

#49312A

#33221C

#1E1310

Saturation

#4D4542

#5A3E35

#74311A

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

9.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B3F36

#4E4936

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B3F36

#454537

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B3F36

#5B3E41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Sundae 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

#845C44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B3F36

Daylight 5500K

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

#716168

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#2E444C

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: #5B3F36;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B3F36;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-sundae: #5B3F36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-sundae': '#5B3F36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B3F36] text-[#5B3F36]

SCSS

$chocolate-sundae: #5B3F36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B3F36?

#5B3F36 is Chocolate Sundae, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5B3F36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Sundae?

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

What colors pair well with Chocolate Sundae?

Chocolate Sundae 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 Chocolate Sundae?

You can download Chocolate Sundae 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 Chocolate Sundae?

The hex code is #5B3F36. In RGB it's 91, 63, 54, and in HSL it's 15°, 26%, 28%.

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