REDS

Chocolate

#5C4037

RGB 92, 64, 55 · HSL 15°, 25%, 29% · CMYK 0, 30, 40, 64

Chocolate is #5C4037 in HEX — rgb(92, 64, 55), hsl(15°, 25%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 64%).

Chocolate pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 25%, 29%. 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#5C4037

RGB92, 64, 55

HSL15°, 25%, 29%

HSV15°, 40%, 36%

CMYK0, 30, 40, 64

Decimal6045751

CSS RGBrgb(92, 64, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 25%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate 2113-10

Exact match

Dulux

Chocolate Treat S09D9

ΔE 1 · #5C3F35

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 3 · #5E463C

Sherwin-Williams

Fairfax Brown SW2856

ΔE 3 · #61463A

Vista Paint

Otis Madeira C-1450

ΔE 3.4 · #60423E

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 3.9 · #63493E

Behr

Brown Velvet N160-7

ΔE 3.9 · #5E3B33

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 4.2 · #53372C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 4.6 · #624A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 4.9 · #654637

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 5.2 · #58423F

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 5.4 · #4E3B31

Valspar

Rich Chocolate 1005-9A

ΔE 5.4 · #6A4C44

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.6 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7.1 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 9.2 · #534644

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

#5C4037

#37535C

Analogous

#5C3741

#5C4037

#5C5337

Triadic

#5C4037

#375C41

#41375C

Split-Complementary

#5C4037

#375C53

#37415C

Tetradic

#5C4037

#415C37

#37535C

#53375C

Monochromatic

#100B0A

#2D1F1B

#5C4037

#8C6254

#B1897C

Rectangle

#5C4037

#535C37

#37535C

#41375C

Compound

#5C4037

#5C5337

#37535C

#37415C

Variations

Lighter

#8A6053

#A9877B

#CBBAB5

Darker

#4B332C

#34231D

#1E1411

Saturation

#4F4744

#5C4137

#78331C

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

9.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C4037

#4F4A37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C4037

#464638

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C4037

#5C3F42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate 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

#845D44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C4037

Daylight 5500K

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

#726269

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.

#2F474F

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: #5C4037;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C4037;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate: #5C4037;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate': '#5C4037' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C4037] text-[#5C4037]

SCSS

$chocolate: #5C4037;

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#5F433C · ΔE 1.9

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#58423A · ΔE 3.2

Mahogany

#5C463F · ΔE 4.1

Nicolson Red

#64413D · ΔE 4.4

Deep Taupe

#594334 · ΔE 4.4

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#50382D · ΔE 4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C4037?

#5C4037 is Chocolate, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5C4037 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate?

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

What colors pair well with Chocolate?

Chocolate 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?

You can download Chocolate 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?

The hex code is #5C4037. In RGB it's 92, 64, 55, and in HSL it's 15°, 25%, 29%.

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