REDS

Borscht

#72353D

RGB 114, 53, 61 · HSL 352°, 37%, 33% · CMYK 0, 54, 46, 55

Borscht is #72353D in HEX — rgb(114, 53, 61), hsl(352°, 37%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 46%, 55%).

Borscht pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 37%, 33%. 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#72353D

RGB114, 53, 61

HSL352°, 37%, 33%

HSV352°, 54%, 45%

CMYK0, 54, 46, 55

Decimal7484733

CSS RGBrgb(114, 53, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 37%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Borscht SW7578

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Raisin 2083-10

ΔE 1.7 · #743940

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen's Rose 95

ΔE 2.1 · #753A40

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 2.3 · #783741

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 2.4 · #763B42

Vista Paint

Queen's Rose C-94

ΔE 3.3 · #763C40

Dulux

Marrakesh Red S03F9

ΔE 3.5 · #773B3E

Behr

Fire Roasted S150-7

ΔE 3.7 · #693135

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 5.1 · #813E45

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 7.4 · #67272A

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7.7 · #7E3738

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 7.9 · #784340

RAL

Wine Red 3005

ΔE 8.3 · #5E2129

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.2 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 16.3 · #4F2318

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 17.2 · #583F40

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

#72353D

#35736B

Analogous

#73355C

#72353D

#734C35

Triadic

#72353D

#3D7335

#353D73

Split-Complementary

#72353D

#35734C

#355C73

Tetradic

#72353D

#5C7335

#35736B

#4C3573

Monochromatic

#110809

#3F1D21

#72353D

#A84D59

#C47E87

Rectangle

#72353D

#736B35

#35736B

#353D73

Compound

#72353D

#734C35

#35736B

#355C73

Variations

Lighter

#A24B56

#B97881

#D3B4B8

Darker

#5D2930

#411B20

#260F13

Saturation

#5D4B4D

#73353D

#8E1B2A

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

9.16:1

AAA

vs Black

2.29:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#72353D

#55513B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72353D

#44443C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72353D

#70383B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Borscht 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

#955449

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72353D

Daylight 5500K

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

#82596D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#315E58

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: #72353D;

CSS — background

background-color: #72353D;

CSS Variable

--color-borscht: #72353D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'borscht': '#72353D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72353D] text-[#72353D]

SCSS

$borscht: #72353D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72353D?

#72353D is Borscht, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #72353D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Borscht?

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

What colors pair well with Borscht?

Borscht 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 Borscht?

You can download Borscht 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 Borscht?

The hex code is #72353D. In RGB it's 114, 53, 61, and in HSL it's 352°, 37%, 33%.

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