REDS

Chicory Root

#5F423F

RGB 95, 66, 63 · HSL 6°, 20%, 31% · CMYK 0, 31, 34, 63

Chicory Root is #5F423F in HEX — rgb(95, 66, 63), hsl(6°, 20%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 34%, 63%).

Chicory Root pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 20%, 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#5F423F

RGB95, 66, 63

HSL6°, 20%, 31%

HSV6°, 34%, 37%

CMYK0, 31, 34, 63

Decimal6242879

CSS RGBrgb(95, 66, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 20%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Otis Madeira C-1450

ΔE 0.9 · #60423E

Behr

Death By Chocolate MQ1-54

ΔE 1.4 · #614541

Benjamin Moore

El 1260

ΔE 2 · #644644

PPG

Enchanting Eggplant 13-07

ΔE 2.6 · #604344

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 2.7 · #654846

Dulux

Rich Loam S06C8

ΔE 3 · #583C37

Sherwin-Williams

Carnelian SW7580

ΔE 3.5 · #573E3E

Kilz

Burnt Clay LM120

ΔE 3.5 · #58423F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 3.7 · #583F40

Valspar

Rich Chocolate 1005-9A

ΔE 5.2 · #6A4C44

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 5.2 · #633D38

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.5 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 6.7 · #5D3B42

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 7.2 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 7.3 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7.8 · #53453C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#5F423F

#3F5C5F

Analogous

#5F3F4C

#5F423F

#5F523F

Triadic

#5F423F

#3F5F42

#423F5F

Split-Complementary

#5F423F

#3F5F52

#3F4C5F

Tetradic

#5F423F

#4C5F3F

#3F5C5F

#523F5F

Monochromatic

#0F0B0A

#312221

#5F423F

#8D635E

#AF8C88

Rectangle

#5F423F

#5C5F3F

#3F5C5F

#423F5F

Compound

#5F423F

#5F523F

#3F5C5F

#3F4C5F

Variations

Lighter

#89605B

#A78783

#CABBB9

Darker

#4D3532

#352422

#1F1513

Saturation

#544B4A

#5F423F

#7E2920

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

8.98:1

AAA

vs Black

2.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F423F

#504D3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F423F

#48483F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F423F

#5E4244

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chicory Root 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

#875E4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F423F

Daylight 5500K

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

#74636F

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.

#325154

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: #5F423F;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F423F;

CSS Variable

--color-chicory-root: #5F423F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chicory-root': '#5F423F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F423F] text-[#5F423F]

SCSS

$chicory-root: #5F423F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F423F?

#5F423F is Chicory Root, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5F423F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chicory Root?

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

What colors pair well with Chicory Root?

Chicory Root 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 Chicory Root?

You can download Chicory Root 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 Chicory Root?

The hex code is #5F423F. In RGB it's 95, 66, 63, and in HSL it's 6°, 20%, 31%.

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