REDS

Book Binder

#805D5B

RGB 128, 93, 91 · HSL 3°, 17%, 43% · CMYK 0, 27, 29, 50

Book Binder is #805D5B in HEX — rgb(128, 93, 91), hsl(3°, 17%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 29%, 50%).

Book Binder pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 17%, 43%. 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#805D5B

RGB128, 93, 91

HSL3°, 17%, 43%

HSV3°, 29%, 50%

CMYK0, 27, 29, 50

Decimal8412507

CSS RGBrgb(128, 93, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 17%, 43%)

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Kilz

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PPG

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IKEA

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RAL

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Dutch Boy

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#805D5B

#5B7E80

Analogous

#805B6C

#805D5B

#80705B

Triadic

#805D5B

#5B805D

#5D5B80

Split-Complementary

#805D5B

#5B8070

#5B6C80

Tetradic

#805D5B

#6C805B

#5B7E80

#705B80

Monochromatic

#271C1C

#543C3B

#805D5B

#A68482

#C6B0AE

Rectangle

#805D5B

#7E805B

#5B7E80

#5D5B80

Compound

#805D5B

#80705B

#5B7E80

#5B6C80

Variations

Lighter

#9E7977

#B49C9B

#D2C7C6

Darker

#674A48

#483231

#2A1D1C

Saturation

#736968

#805D5B

#AE342E

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

5.78:1

vs Black

3.63:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#805D5B

#6E6A5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#805D5B

#64645B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#805D5B

#7F5E5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Book Binder 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

#9F725F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#805D5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D7784

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.

#467275

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: #805D5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #805D5B;

CSS Variable

--color-book-binder: #805D5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'book-binder': '#805D5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#805D5B] text-[#805D5B]

SCSS

$book-binder: #805D5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #805D5B?

#805D5B is Book Binder, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #805D5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Book Binder?

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

What colors pair well with Book Binder?

Book Binder 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 Book Binder?

You can download Book Binder 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 Book Binder?

The hex code is #805D5B. In RGB it's 128, 93, 91, and in HSL it's 3°, 17%, 43%.

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