REDS

Mustang

#5E4A47

RGB 94, 74, 71 · HSL 8°, 14%, 32% · CMYK 0, 21, 24, 63

Mustang is #5E4A47 in HEX — rgb(94, 74, 71), hsl(8°, 14%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 24%, 63%).

Mustang pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 14%, 32%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#5E4A47

RGB94, 74, 71

HSL8°, 14%, 32%

HSV8°, 24%, 37%

CMYK0, 21, 24, 63

Decimal6179399

CSS RGBrgb(94, 74, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 14%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mustang 1015-7

Exact match

Behr

Chocolate Soul MQ1-58

ΔE 0.4 · #5F4B48

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 1.1 · #5F4947

Benjamin Moore

Incense 2115-20

ΔE 1.8 · #594845

Valspar

Virginia Soil 1003-9A

ΔE 2.6 · #5F4F4C

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 2.7 · #5F4F4D

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 3 · #5B4B44

Dulux

Wooden Bridge S09C8

ΔE 3.3 · #5C4840

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.1 · #534644

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.2 · #574C49

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 4.3 · #5B4F49

Hallman-Lindsay

Connoisseur 143

ΔE 5 · #654E44

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.3 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.4 · #53453C

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 8.2 · #4E3B31

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10 · #575757

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

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

#5E4A47

#465A5D

Analogous

#5D464F

#5E4A47

#5D5546

Triadic

#5E4A47

#465D49

#49465D

Split-Complementary

#5E4A47

#465D55

#464F5D

Tetradic

#5E4A47

#4F5D46

#465A5D

#55465D

Monochromatic

#0F0B0B

#312725

#5E4A47

#896C67

#AC9491

Rectangle

#5E4A47

#5A5D46

#465A5D

#49465D

Compound

#5E4A47

#5D5546

#465A5D

#464F5D

Variations

Lighter

#856864

#A38E8B

#C8BEBC

Darker

#4B3A38

#342826

#1E1716

Saturation

#554F4E

#5D4946

#802F23

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

8.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.55:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E4A47

#545147

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E4A47

#4E4E47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E4A47

#5E4A4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mustang 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

#866450

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E4A47

Daylight 5500K

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

#736975

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.

#345257

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: #5E4A47;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E4A47;

CSS Variable

--color-mustang: #5E4A47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mustang': '#5E4A47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E4A47] text-[#5E4A47]

SCSS

$mustang: #5E4A47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E4A47?

#5E4A47 is Mustang, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5E4A47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mustang?

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

What colors pair well with Mustang?

Mustang 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 Mustang?

You can download Mustang 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 Mustang?

The hex code is #5E4A47. In RGB it's 94, 74, 71, and in HSL it's 8°, 14%, 32%.

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