REDS

Brown Velvet

#5E3B33

RGB 94, 59, 51 · HSL 11°, 30%, 28% · CMYK 0, 37, 46, 63

Brown Velvet is #5E3B33 in HEX — rgb(94, 59, 51), hsl(11°, 30%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 46%, 63%).

Brown Velvet pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 30%, 28%. 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#5E3B33

RGB94, 59, 51

HSL11°, 30%, 28%

HSV11°, 46%, 37%

CMYK0, 37, 46, 63

Decimal6175539

CSS RGBrgb(94, 59, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 30%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brown Velvet N160-7

Exact match

Dulux

Painted Bark S06D9

ΔE 1.3 · #5F3C32

Sherwin-Williams

Fiery Brown SW6055

ΔE 1.5 · #5D3831

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 2.5 · #633D38

Benjamin Moore

Terrazzo CSP-360

ΔE 2.5 · #5F3C30

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 3 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 4.3 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 4.4 · #53372C

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 4.6 · #6B443D

Vista Paint

Earthly Pleasure C-101

ΔE 4.6 · #68413E

PPG

Warm Mahogany 1060-7

ΔE 5.7 · #6D4741

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 6.1 · #60393B

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 7.3 · #6F4B46

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.8 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.3 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.8 · #53453C

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

#5E3B33

#32555D

Analogous

#5D3240

#5E3B33

#5D4F32

Triadic

#5E3B33

#325D3A

#3A325D

Split-Complementary

#5E3B33

#325D4F

#32405D

Tetradic

#5E3B33

#405D32

#32555D

#4F325D

Monochromatic

#110A09

#2B1B17

#5E3B33

#8F594D

#B48074

Rectangle

#5E3B33

#555D32

#32555D

#3A325D

Compound

#5E3B33

#5D4F32

#32555D

#32405D

Variations

Lighter

#8D584C

#AD7F75

#CCB6B1

Darker

#4B2E27

#341F1A

#1F120F

Saturation

#4E4341

#5D3A32

#762A19

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

9.77:1

AAA

vs Black

2.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E3B33

#4D4932

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E3B33

#434334

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E3B33

#5E3B3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brown Velvet 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

#865941

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E3B33

Daylight 5500K

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

#735E66

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#2D464C

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: #5E3B33;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E3B33;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-velvet: #5E3B33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-velvet': '#5E3B33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E3B33] text-[#5E3B33]

SCSS

$brown-velvet: #5E3B33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E3B33?

#5E3B33 is Brown Velvet, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5E3B33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Velvet?

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

What colors pair well with Brown Velvet?

Brown Velvet 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 Brown Velvet?

You can download Brown Velvet 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 Brown Velvet?

The hex code is #5E3B33. In RGB it's 94, 59, 51, and in HSL it's 11°, 30%, 28%.

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