REDS

Burnt Russet

#853C47

RGB 133, 60, 71 · HSL 351°, 38%, 38% · CMYK 0, 55, 47, 48

Burnt Russet is #853C47 in HEX — rgb(133, 60, 71), hsl(351°, 38%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 47%, 48%).

Burnt Russet pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 38%, 38%. 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#853C47

RGB133, 60, 71

HSL351°, 38%, 38%

HSV351°, 55%, 52%

CMYK0, 55, 47, 48

Decimal8731719

CSS RGBrgb(133, 60, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 38%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bright Burgundy K-1228

ΔE 2.5 · #803740

Behr

Spiced Berry S150-6

ΔE 2.9 · #7D3942

Sherwin-Williams

Luxurious Red SW6314

ΔE 2.9 · #863A42

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 3 · #813E45

Dulux

Rose Pink Villa S01E9

ΔE 3.3 · #7C3840

Benjamin Moore

Pottery 2085-20

ΔE 3.4 · #864045

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 3.4 · #7C3744

Valspar

Perennial Red 1010-4

ΔE 4.5 · #804045

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 6.6 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 6.6 · #763B42

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 7 · #7D3436

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 7.3 · #994A50

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 11.5 · #67272A

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

ΔE 12 · #6E1C34

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.9 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 20.1 · #732318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#853C47

#3C867B

Analogous

#863C6C

#853C47

#86563C

Triadic

#853C47

#47863C

#3C4786

Split-Complementary

#853C47

#3C8656

#3C6C86

Tetradic

#853C47

#6C863C

#3C867B

#563C86

Monochromatic

#1C0D0F

#51242B

#853C47

#B55A67

#CC8E98

Rectangle

#853C47

#867B3C

#3C867B

#3C4786

Compound

#853C47

#86563C

#3C867B

#3C6C86

Variations

Lighter

#B1505F

#BF828B

#D6B9BD

Darker

#6C2F38

#4C1F26

#2D1116

Saturation

#6C5659

#863C47

#A41E32

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

7.68:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#853C47

#635E45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#853C47

#4F4F46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#853C47

#834044

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Burnt Russet 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

#A35A50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#853C47

Daylight 5500K

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

#905F75

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.

#386D65

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: #853C47;

CSS — background

background-color: #853C47;

CSS Variable

--color-burnt-russet: #853C47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnt-russet': '#853C47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#853C47] text-[#853C47]

SCSS

$burnt-russet: #853C47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #853C47?

#853C47 is Burnt Russet, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #853C47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnt Russet?

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

What colors pair well with Burnt Russet?

Burnt Russet 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 Burnt Russet?

You can download Burnt Russet 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 Burnt Russet?

The hex code is #853C47. In RGB it's 133, 60, 71, and in HSL it's 351°, 38%, 38%.

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