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Bruised Burgundy

#5B4148

RGB 91, 65, 72 · HSL 344°, 17%, 31% · CMYK 0, 29, 21, 64

Bruised Burgundy is #5B4148 in HEX — rgb(91, 65, 72), hsl(344°, 17%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 21%, 64%).

Bruised Burgundy pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 17%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#5B4148

RGB91, 65, 72

HSL344°, 17%, 31%

HSV344°, 29%, 36%

CMYK0, 29, 21, 64

Decimal5980488

CSS RGBrgb(91, 65, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 17%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bruised Burgundy S48B8

ΔE 0.6 · #5B4149

Behr

Raspberry Truffle MQ1-49

ΔE 1.2 · #5D4147

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 2.5 · #553F44

Vista Paint

Grape Soda C-1221

ΔE 2.8 · #543D46

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 3 · #604046

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 3.5 · #563940

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 3.9 · #583F40

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 4.3 · #5D3B42

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 4.5 · #623F45

Benjamin Moore

Chambourd AF-645

ΔE 5 · #57474F

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.7 · #4D3E45

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 5.9 · #69444F

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 6.3 · #58423F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10 · #6F595D

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 10.7 · #45322E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 12.7 · #53372C

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5B4148

#425C55

Analogous

#5C4256

#5B4148

#5C4842

Triadic

#5B4148

#495C42

#42495C

Split-Complementary

#5B4148

#425C48

#42565C

Tetradic

#5B4148

#565C42

#425C55

#48425C

Monochromatic

#0F0B0C

#302226

#5B4148

#89616C

#AC8B94

Rectangle

#5B4148

#5C5542

#425C55

#42495C

Compound

#5B4148

#5C4842

#425C55

#42565C

Variations

Lighter

#865F69

#A5868E

#C9BABE

Darker

#4B343A

#342328

#1E1417

Saturation

#534B4D

#5C4249

#7D2139

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.15:1

AAA

vs Black

2.29:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B4148

#4D4C48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B4148

#464647

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B4148

#5A4343

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bruised Burgundy strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#845D51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B4148

Daylight 5500K

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

#716275

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.

#32544B

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: #5B4148;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B4148;

CSS Variable

--color-bruised-burgundy: #5B4148;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bruised-burgundy': '#5B4148' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B4148] text-[#5B4148]

SCSS

$bruised-burgundy: #5B4148;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B4148?

#5B4148 is Bruised Burgundy, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #5B4148 warm or cool?

Bruised Burgundy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bruised Burgundy?

Bruised Burgundy works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Bruised Burgundy?

Bruised Burgundy pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bruised Burgundy?

You can download Bruised Burgundy 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 Bruised Burgundy?

The hex code is #5B4148. In RGB it's 91, 65, 72, and in HSL it's 344°, 17%, 31%.

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