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Bruised Burgundy

#5B4149

RGB 91, 65, 73 · HSL 342°, 17%, 31% · CMYK 0, 29, 20, 64

Bruised Burgundy is #5B4149 in HEX — rgb(91, 65, 73), hsl(342°, 17%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 20%, 64%).

Bruised Burgundy pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 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#5B4149

RGB91, 65, 73

HSL342°, 17%, 31%

HSV342°, 29%, 36%

CMYK0, 29, 20, 64

Decimal5980489

CSS RGBrgb(91, 65, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 17%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bruised Burgundy S48B8

Exact match

Behr

Napa Wine QE-63

ΔE 1.2 · #5B3F48

Vista Paint

Grape Soda C-1221

ΔE 2.6 · #543D46

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 2.8 · #553F44

PPG

Purple Basil 1046-7

ΔE 3 · #5C4450

Valspar

Perfect Plum 1011-7

ΔE 3.2 · #5B3C47

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 4.4 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.5 · #583F40

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 4.7 · #623F45

Benjamin Moore

Chambourd AF-645

ΔE 4.9 · #57474F

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 5.6 · #4D3E45

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 5.7 · #69444F

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 6.9 · #564A52

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.1 · #6F595D

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 11.1 · #45322E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 13.3 · #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

#5B4149

#425C54

Analogous

#5C4257

#5B4149

#5C4742

Triadic

#5B4149

#4A5C42

#424A5C

Split-Complementary

#5B4149

#425C47

#42575C

Tetradic

#5B4149

#575C42

#425C54

#47425C

Monochromatic

#0F0B0C

#302226

#5B4149

#89616D

#AC8B95

Rectangle

#5B4149

#5C5442

#425C54

#424A5C

Compound

#5B4149

#5C4742

#425C54

#42575C

Variations

Lighter

#865F6A

#A5868F

#C9BABE

Darker

#4B343B

#342328

#1E1417

Saturation

#534B4D

#5C424A

#7D213D

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

9.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5B4149

#4C4C49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5B4149

#464648

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5B4149

#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

#845D52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5B4149

Daylight 5500K

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

#716276

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.

#32544A

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: #5B4149;

CSS — background

background-color: #5B4149;

CSS Variable

--color-bruised-burgundy: #5B4149;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bruised-burgundy': '#5B4149' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5B4149] text-[#5B4149]

SCSS

$bruised-burgundy: #5B4149;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B4149?

#5B4149 is Bruised Burgundy, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #5B4149 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 #5B4149. In RGB it's 91, 65, 73, and in HSL it's 342°, 17%, 31%.

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