REDS

Aged Merlot

#73343A

RGB 115, 52, 58 · HSL 354°, 38%, 33% · CMYK 0, 55, 50, 55

Aged Merlot is #73343A in HEX — rgb(115, 52, 58), hsl(354°, 38%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 50%, 55%).

Aged Merlot pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 38%, 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#73343A

RGB115, 52, 58

HSL354°, 38%, 33%

HSV354°, 55%, 45%

CMYK0, 55, 50, 55

Decimal7550010

CSS RGBrgb(115, 52, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 38%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Borscht SW7578

ΔE 1.9 · #72353D

Benjamin Moore

Raisin 2083-10

ΔE 2.9 · #743940

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 2.9 · #783741

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen's Rose 95

ΔE 2.9 · #753A40

Dulux

Marrakesh Red S03F9

ΔE 3 · #773B3E

Vista Paint

Cheerful Cherry K-1136

ΔE 3.4 · #783C3F

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 3.5 · #763B42

Behr

Spiced Berry S150-6

ΔE 3.7 · #7D3942

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 4.8 · #813E45

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 6 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 6.1 · #67272A

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 6.3 · #7D3436

RAL

Wine Red 3005

ΔE 8 · #5E2129

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 10.5 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 15.6 · #4F2318

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 18.3 · #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

#73343A

#34746E

Analogous

#74345B

#73343A

#744E34

Triadic

#73343A

#3B7434

#343B74

Split-Complementary

#73343A

#34744E

#345B74

Tetradic

#73343A

#5B7434

#34746E

#4E3474

Monochromatic

#120809

#3F1C20

#73343A

#A94C55

#C57D84

Rectangle

#73343A

#746E34

#34746E

#343B74

Compound

#73343A

#744E34

#34746E

#345B74

Variations

Lighter

#A34952

#BA777E

#D3B3B6

Darker

#5E282E

#421B1F

#270F12

Saturation

#5E4B4C

#74343B

#8E1A26

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

9.21:1

AAA

vs Black

2.28:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#73343A

#565138

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#73343A

#444439

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#73343A

#71373B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Aged Merlot 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

#965447

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#73343A

Daylight 5500K

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

#83596B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#305F5A

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: #73343A;

CSS — background

background-color: #73343A;

CSS Variable

--color-aged-merlot: #73343A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aged-merlot': '#73343A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#73343A] text-[#73343A]

SCSS

$aged-merlot: #73343A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #73343A?

#73343A is Aged Merlot, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #73343A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aged Merlot?

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

What colors pair well with Aged Merlot?

Aged Merlot 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 Aged Merlot?

You can download Aged Merlot 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 Aged Merlot?

The hex code is #73343A. In RGB it's 115, 52, 58, and in HSL it's 354°, 38%, 33%.

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