NEUTRALS

Raisin

#5D4A4E

RGB 93, 74, 78 · HSL 347°, 11%, 33% · CMYK 0, 20, 16, 64

Raisin is #5D4A4E in HEX — rgb(93, 74, 78), hsl(347°, 11%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 16%, 64%).

Raisin pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 347°, 11%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5D4A4E

RGB93, 74, 78

HSL347°, 11%, 33%

HSV347°, 20%, 36%

CMYK0, 20, 16, 64

Decimal6113870

CSS RGBrgb(93, 74, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 11%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 1.2 · #5A484B

Dulux

Vicarious Violet S48B7

ΔE 1.3 · #5F4D51

Behr

Wild Boysenberry MQ1-44

ΔE 1.5 · #5B474A

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 2.9 · #55474A

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 4.1 · #5F4947

Kilz

Mulberry RA100-02

ΔE 4.2 · #564A52

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 4.7 · #523F43

Valspar

Chocolate Raspberry 1010-10

ΔE 4.7 · #645557

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 4.7 · #553F44

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 5.1 · #534644

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 5.2 · #4E4247

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 5.5 · #574C49

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.6 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.7 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.5 · #575757

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 10.1 · #474A51

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5D4A4E

#4B5D59

Analogous

#5D4B58

#5D4A4E

#5D504B

Triadic

#5D4A4E

#4F5D4B

#4B4F5D

Split-Complementary

#5D4A4E

#4B5D50

#4B585D

Tetradic

#5D4A4E

#585D4B

#4B5D59

#504B5D

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#33292B

#5D4A4E

#886D73

#AB969B

Rectangle

#5D4A4E

#5D594B

#4B5D59

#4B4F5D

Compound

#5D4A4E

#5D504B

#4B5D59

#4B585D

Variations

Lighter

#83696F

#A28F93

#C8BFC1

Darker

#4B3C3F

#34292B

#1E1819

Saturation

#575153

#5D4B4F

#83253A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.22:1

AAA

vs Black

2.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5D4A4E

#52514E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5D4A4E

#4E4E4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5D4A4E

#5C4B4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Raisin gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#856456

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5D4A4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#72697A

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.

#365952

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: #5D4A4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #5D4A4E;

CSS Variable

--color-raisin: #5D4A4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raisin': '#5D4A4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5D4A4E] text-[#5D4A4E]

SCSS

$raisin: #5D4A4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5D4A4E?

#5D4A4E is Raisin, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5D4A4E warm or cool?

Raisin reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Raisin?

Raisin works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Raisin?

Raisin pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Raisin?

You can download Raisin 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 Raisin?

The hex code is #5D4A4E. In RGB it's 93, 74, 78, and in HSL it's 347°, 11%, 33%.

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