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Bordeaux Leaf

#5C3944

RGB 92, 57, 68 · HSL 341°, 23%, 29% · CMYK 0, 38, 26, 64

Bordeaux Leaf is #5C3944 in HEX — rgb(92, 57, 68), hsl(341°, 23%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 26%, 64%).

Bordeaux Leaf pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 23%, 29%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#5C3944

RGB92, 57, 68

HSL341°, 23%, 29%

HSV341°, 38%, 36%

CMYK0, 38, 26, 64

Decimal6043972

CSS RGBrgb(92, 57, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 23%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 1.1 · #593843

Dulux

Enchantress S47D9

ΔE 1.9 · #5D3947

Valspar

Perfect Plum 1011-7

ΔE 2.1 · #5B3C47

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 2.6 · #5D3B42

Benjamin Moore

Jester CC-34

ΔE 3.2 · #5B3747

Sherwin-Williams

Blackberry SW7577

ΔE 3.4 · #533640

Behr

Napa Wine QE-63

ΔE 3.9 · #5B3F48

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 4.1 · #604046

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 4.4 · #643B42

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 5 · #69444F

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 6 · #563135

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.4 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 9.5 · #4D3E45

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.5 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.6 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 14 · #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

#5C3944

#395B50

Analogous

#5B3955

#5C3944

#5B3F39

Triadic

#5C3944

#445B39

#39445B

Split-Complementary

#5C3944

#395B3F

#39555B

Tetradic

#5C3944

#555B39

#395B50

#3F395B

Monochromatic

#100A0C

#2C1B21

#5C3944

#8A5667

#AE7E8E

Rectangle

#5C3944

#5B5039

#395B50

#39445B

Compound

#5C3944

#5B3F39

#395B50

#39555B

Variations

Lighter

#875565

#A87D8B

#CAB5BC

Darker

#492D36

#331E25

#1E1115

Saturation

#4F4548

#5B3944

#771C39

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

9.89:1

AAA

vs Black

2.12:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C3944

#494843

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C3944

#414143

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C3944

#5B3C3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bordeaux Leaf 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

#84574E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C3944

Daylight 5500K

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

#725C72

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2F4F45

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: #5C3944;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C3944;

CSS Variable

--color-bordeaux-leaf: #5C3944;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bordeaux-leaf': '#5C3944' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C3944] text-[#5C3944]

SCSS

$bordeaux-leaf: #5C3944;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C3944?

#5C3944 is Bordeaux Leaf, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #5C3944 warm or cool?

Bordeaux Leaf reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bordeaux Leaf?

Bordeaux Leaf 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 Bordeaux Leaf?

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

Where can I download Bordeaux Leaf?

You can download Bordeaux Leaf 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 Bordeaux Leaf?

The hex code is #5C3944. In RGB it's 92, 57, 68, and in HSL it's 341°, 23%, 29%.

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