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Chocolate Sundae

#5B3F36

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

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Sitting at HSL 15°, 26%, 28%, Chocolate Sundae reads dark and warm. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers pair it with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan for grounded, cohesive interiors.

Color Codes

HEX#5B3F36
RGB91, 63, 54
HSL15°, 26%, 28%
HSV15°, 33%, 28%
CMYK0, 31, 41, 64
Decimal5979958
CSS RGBrgb(91, 63, 54)
CSS HSLhsl(15, 26%, 28%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate Sundae 2113-10

Red · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#7A5448
#9A6A5B
#B08678

Darker

#3A2822
#1A120F
#100B09

Saturation

#474747
#5B3F36
#6F331F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, dining rooms, libraries

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

9.51:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B3F36?

#5B3F36 is Chocolate Sundae, a deep brown 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 living rooms, dining rooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Chocolate Sundae?

Chocolate Sundae pairs naturally with cream linen, brass fixtures, warm whites, natural rattan. 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 RGB value of #5B3F36?

#5B3F36 converts to RGB 91, 63, 54.