REDS

Chocolate Soul

#5F4B48

RGB 95, 75, 72 · HSL 8°, 14%, 33% · CMYK 0, 21, 24, 63

Chocolate Soul is #5F4B48 in HEX — rgb(95, 75, 72), hsl(8°, 14%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 24%, 63%).

Chocolate Soul pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 14%, 33%. 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#5F4B48

RGB95, 75, 72

HSL8°, 14%, 33%

HSV8°, 24%, 37%

CMYK0, 21, 24, 63

Decimal6245192

CSS RGBrgb(95, 75, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 14%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chocolate Soul MQ1-58

Exact match

PPG

Mustang 1015-7

ΔE 0.4 · #5E4A47

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 1.3 · #5F4947

Benjamin Moore

Fresco 1253

ΔE 2 · #604F4C

Valspar

Virginia Soil 1003-9A

ΔE 2.3 · #5F4F4C

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 2.5 · #5F4F4D

Sherwin-Williams

Chateau Brown SW7510

ΔE 3 · #5B4B44

Dulux

Robeson Rose S02B7

ΔE 3.2 · #654F50

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 4.1 · #5B4F49

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.2 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 4.4 · #534644

Hallman-Lindsay

Rawhide historic-rawhide

ΔE 4.8 · #61534B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 5.6 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.6 · #53453C

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 8.5 · #4E3B31

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.9 · #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

#5F4B48

#485D60

Analogous

#604851

#5F4B48

#605748

Triadic

#5F4B48

#48604C

#4C4860

Split-Complementary

#5F4B48

#486057

#485160

Tetradic

#5F4B48

#516048

#485D60

#574860

Monochromatic

#0F0B0B

#342927

#5F4B48

#8C6E69

#AE9793

Rectangle

#5F4B48

#5D6048

#485D60

#4C4860

Compound

#5F4B48

#605748

#485D60

#485160

Variations

Lighter

#876A66

#A5908C

#C9BFBD

Darker

#4D3C39

#352927

#1F1817

Saturation

#585251

#604C48

#843124

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

8.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5F4B48

#555248

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F4B48

#4F4F48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F4B48

#5F4B4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Soul 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

#876551

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F4B48

Daylight 5500K

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

#746A75

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.

#365559

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: #5F4B48;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F4B48;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-soul: #5F4B48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-soul': '#5F4B48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F4B48] text-[#5F4B48]

SCSS

$chocolate-soul: #5F4B48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F4B48?

#5F4B48 is Chocolate Soul, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #5F4B48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Soul?

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

What colors pair well with Chocolate Soul?

Chocolate Soul 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 Chocolate Soul?

You can download Chocolate Soul 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 Chocolate Soul?

The hex code is #5F4B48. In RGB it's 95, 75, 72, and in HSL it's 8°, 14%, 33%.

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