REDS

Painted Bark

#5F3C32

RGB 95, 60, 50 · HSL 13°, 31%, 28% · CMYK 0, 37, 47, 63

Painted Bark is #5F3C32 in HEX — rgb(95, 60, 50), hsl(13°, 31%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 47%, 63%).

Painted Bark pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 31%, 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#5F3C32

RGB95, 60, 50

HSL13°, 31%, 28%

HSV13°, 47%, 37%

CMYK0, 37, 47, 63

Decimal6241330

CSS RGBrgb(95, 60, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 31%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Painted Bark S06D9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Terrazzo CSP-360

ΔE 1.3 · #5F3C30

Behr

Brown Velvet N160-7

ΔE 1.3 · #5E3B33

Sherwin-Williams

Terra Brun SW6048

ΔE 2 · #5A382D

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 3.3 · #633D38

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 3.5 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 4 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 4.5 · #53372C

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 4.6 · #6B443D

Vista Paint

Earthly Pleasure C-101

ΔE 5.2 · #68413E

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 5.5 · #6C483A

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 6.8 · #694A39

Valspar

Rich Chocolate 1005-9A

ΔE 7.2 · #6A4C44

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.5 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 10.1 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 11 · #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

#5F3C32

#31545E

Analogous

#5E313E

#5F3C32

#5E5131

Triadic

#5F3C32

#315E3B

#3B315E

Split-Complementary

#5F3C32

#315E51

#313E5E

Tetradic

#5F3C32

#3E5E31

#31545E

#51315E

Monochromatic

#110B09

#2B1B17

#5F3C32

#905A4C

#B58173

Rectangle

#5F3C32

#545E31

#31545E

#3B315E

Compound

#5F3C32

#5E5131

#31545E

#313E5E

Variations

Lighter

#8E594B

#AE8074

#CDB7B1

Darker

#4C2F27

#35201A

#1F120F

Saturation

#4E4441

#5E3B31

#762D19

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

9.64:1

AAA

vs Black

2.18:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F3C32

#4E4931

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F3C32

#434333

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F3C32

#5F3B3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Painted Bark 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

#875A41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F3C32

Daylight 5500K

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

#745F65

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.

#2D464D

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: #5F3C32;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F3C32;

CSS Variable

--color-painted-bark: #5F3C32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'painted-bark': '#5F3C32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F3C32] text-[#5F3C32]

SCSS

$painted-bark: #5F3C32;

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#67473A · ΔE 4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F3C32?

#5F3C32 is Painted Bark, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5F3C32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Painted Bark?

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

What colors pair well with Painted Bark?

Painted Bark 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 Painted Bark?

You can download Painted Bark 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 Painted Bark?

The hex code is #5F3C32. In RGB it's 95, 60, 50, and in HSL it's 13°, 31%, 28%.

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