REDS

Brinjal

#5D3B42

RGB 93, 59, 66 · HSL 348°, 22%, 30% · CMYK 0, 37, 29, 64

Brinjal is #5D3B42 in HEX — rgb(93, 59, 66), hsl(348°, 22%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 29%, 64%).

Brinjal pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 22%, 30%. 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#5D3B42

RGB93, 59, 66

HSL348°, 22%, 30%

HSV348°, 37%, 36%

CMYK0, 37, 29, 64

Decimal6110018

CSS RGBrgb(93, 59, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 22%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

Exact match

Dulux

Vulcan Burgundy S01C8

ΔE 1.7 · #5F3E43

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 2 · #623F45

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 2.2 · #604046

Valspar

Ancient Burgundy 1011-6

ΔE 2.8 · #563940

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 2.9 · #593843

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 3.5 · #643B42

Behr

Raspberry Truffle MQ1-49

ΔE 3.5 · #5D4147

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 4.5 · #60393B

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 5 · #69444F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.3 · #583F40

Benjamin Moore

Jester CC-34

ΔE 5.7 · #5B3747

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 9.1 · #4D3E45

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 9.6 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.7 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.8 · #6F595D

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#5D3B42

#3C5D57

Analogous

#5D3C53

#5D3B42

#5D463C

Triadic

#5D3B42

#425D3C

#3C425D

Split-Complementary

#5D3B42

#3C5D46

#3C535D

Tetradic

#5D3B42

#535D3C

#3C5D57

#463C5D

Monochromatic

#100A0B

#2F1E21

#5D3B42

#8C5A64

#AF838C

Rectangle

#5D3B42

#5D573C

#3C5D57

#3C425D

Compound

#5D3B42

#5D463C

#3C5D57

#3C535D

Variations

Lighter

#895861

#A88088

#CAB7BB

Darker

#4B2F35

#342024

#1F1215

Saturation

#524749

#5D3C42

#7B1E31

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

9.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.17:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5D3B42

#4B4941

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D3B42

#424241

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D3B42

#5C3D3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brinjal 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

#85594D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D3B42

Daylight 5500K

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

#725E71

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.

#31514B

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: #5D3B42;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D3B42;

CSS Variable

--color-brinjal: #5D3B42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brinjal': '#5D3B42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D3B42] text-[#5D3B42]

SCSS

$brinjal: #5D3B42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D3B42?

#5D3B42 is Brinjal, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5D3B42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brinjal?

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

What colors pair well with Brinjal?

Brinjal 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 Brinjal?

You can download Brinjal 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 Brinjal?

The hex code is #5D3B42. In RGB it's 93, 59, 66, and in HSL it's 348°, 22%, 30%.

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