REDS

Old Burgundy

#89585D

RGB 137, 88, 93 · HSL 354°, 22%, 44% · CMYK 0, 36, 32, 46

Old Burgundy is #89585D in HEX — rgb(137, 88, 93), hsl(354°, 22%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 32%, 46%).

Old Burgundy pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 22%, 44%. 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#89585D

RGB137, 88, 93

HSL354°, 22%, 44%

HSV354°, 36%, 54%

CMYK0, 36, 32, 46

Decimal9001053

CSS RGBrgb(137, 88, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 22%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Old Burgundy 13-05

Exact match

Vista Paint

Prosperity C-106

ΔE 2.1 · #8F5C62

Benjamin Moore

Love 1266

ΔE 2.3 · #865A5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowering Chestnut historic-flowering-chestnut

ΔE 2.6 · #875657

Dulux

Loganberry S01E7

ΔE 2.8 · #89535A

Behr

So Merlot PPU1-15

ΔE 3.2 · #84525B

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 3.6 · #8E5E5E

Sherwin-Williams

Alaea SW7579

ΔE 3.7 · #81585B

Valspar

In the Red 1007-5A

ΔE 4.3 · #7F5051

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 4.6 · #835C5F

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9.7 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.1 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11.8 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.4 · #6F595D

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 15.3 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 20.5 · #7D5436

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

#89585D

#588984

Analogous

#895875

#89585D

#896B58

Triadic

#89585D

#5C8958

#585C89

Split-Complementary

#89585D

#58896B

#587589

Tetradic

#89585D

#758958

#588984

#6B5889

Monochromatic

#2C1C1D

#5A3A3D

#89585D

#AD7F84

#CBAEB1

Rectangle

#89585D

#898458

#588984

#585C89

Compound

#89585D

#896B58

#588984

#587589

Variations

Lighter

#A67479

#B9999D

#D5C5C7

Darker

#6E4549

#4D2F32

#2D1B1D

Saturation

#78696A

#89585C

#B52C39

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

5.80:1

vs Black

3.62:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#89585D

#706C5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#89585D

#63635C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#89585D

#885A5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Old Burgundy 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

#A66F61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#89585D

Daylight 5500K

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

#937485

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#487772

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: #89585D;

CSS — background

background-color: #89585D;

CSS Variable

--color-old-burgundy: #89585D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-burgundy': '#89585D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#89585D] text-[#89585D]

SCSS

$old-burgundy: #89585D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #89585D?

#89585D is Old Burgundy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #89585D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Burgundy?

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

What colors pair well with Old Burgundy?

Old Burgundy 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 Old Burgundy?

You can download Old Burgundy 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 Old Burgundy?

The hex code is #89585D. In RGB it's 137, 88, 93, and in HSL it's 354°, 22%, 44%.

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