REDS

Wine Brown

#5F3E3E

RGB 95, 62, 62 · HSL 0°, 21%, 31% · CMYK 0, 35, 35, 63

Wine Brown is #5F3E3E in HEX — rgb(95, 62, 62), hsl(0°, 21%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 35%, 63%).

Wine Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 21%, 31%. 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#5F3E3E

RGB95, 62, 62

HSL0°, 21%, 31%

HSV0°, 35%, 37%

CMYK0, 35, 35, 63

Decimal6241854

CSS RGBrgb(95, 62, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 21%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wine Brown S02B8

ΔE 0.6 · #5F3E3F

Sherwin-Williams

Cordovan SW6027

ΔE 1.3 · #5F3D3F

Vista Paint

Red Raisin K-1226

ΔE 2 · #64403F

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 2.9 · #604344

Benjamin Moore

Raphael CC-2

ΔE 3 · #593936

Behr

Maximum Mocha BNC-32

ΔE 3.2 · #573836

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 3.4 · #60393B

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 4 · #663F44

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.1 · #583F40

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 4.4 · #654846

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 4.4 · #5D3B42

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 5.1 · #653A3E

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 6.3 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 10.3 · #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

#5F3E3E

#3E6060

Analogous

#603E4F

#5F3E3E

#604F3E

Triadic

#5F3E3E

#3E603E

#3E3E60

Split-Complementary

#5F3E3E

#3E604F

#3E4F60

Tetradic

#5F3E3E

#4F603E

#3E6060

#4F3E60

Monochromatic

#0F0A0A

#312020

#5F3E3E

#8E5D5D

#B08787

Rectangle

#5F3E3E

#60603E

#3E6060

#3E3E60

Compound

#5F3E3E

#604F3E

#3E6060

#3E4F60

Variations

Lighter

#8A5A5A

#A88383

#CAB8B8

Darker

#4D3131

#362121

#1F1313

Saturation

#544A4A

#603E3E

#7F1F1F

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

9.35:1

AAA

vs Black

2.25:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F3E3E

#4E4B3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F3E3E

#45453E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F3E3E

#5E3F41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wine Brown 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

#875B4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F3E3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#74606E

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.

#325454

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: #5F3E3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F3E3E;

CSS Variable

--color-wine-brown: #5F3E3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wine-brown': '#5F3E3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F3E3E] text-[#5F3E3E]

SCSS

$wine-brown: #5F3E3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F3E3E?

#5F3E3E is Wine Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5F3E3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wine Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Wine Brown?

Wine Brown 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 Wine Brown?

You can download Wine Brown 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 Wine Brown?

The hex code is #5F3E3E. In RGB it's 95, 62, 62, and in HSL it's 0°, 21%, 31%.

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