REDS

Marmite

#46221B

RGB 70, 34, 27 · HSL 10°, 44%, 19% · CMYK 0, 51, 61, 73

Marmite is #46221B in HEX — rgb(70, 34, 27), hsl(10°, 44%, 19%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 61%, 73%).

Marmite pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 44%, 19%. 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#46221B

RGB70, 34, 27

HSL10°, 44%, 19%

HSV10°, 61%, 27%

CMYK0, 51, 61, 73

Decimal4596251

CSS RGBrgb(70, 34, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 44%, 19%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 5.3 · #432722

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 5.9 · #4F2318

RAL

Mahogany Brown 8016

ΔE 6.5 · #4C2F27

Dulux

Red Marble S03C9

ΔE 8.3 · #583130

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 8.5 · #593030

Behr

Brown Eyes S-G-740

ΔE 8.7 · #543231

Kilz

Bookmarker TB-99

ΔE 10.5 · #563135

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 12.3 · #633D38

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 12.6 · #693834

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 13.1 · #683839

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 13.6 · #473633

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 14.6 · #67272A

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 14.8 · #6C403E

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 15.1 · #6B443D

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 15.2 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 15.3 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

#46221B

#1B3F46

Analogous

#461B29

#46221B

#46381B

Triadic

#46221B

#1B4622

#221B46

Split-Complementary

#46221B

#1B4638

#1B2946

Tetradic

#46221B

#29461B

#1B3F46

#381B46

Monochromatic

#120907

#46221B

#7D3D31

#B45846

Rectangle

#46221B

#3F461B

#1B3F46

#221B46

Compound

#46221B

#46381B

#1B3F46

#1B2946

Variations

Lighter

#813F32

#B16455

#CDA8A0

Darker

#391B15

#28120E

#170A08

Saturation

#372C2A

#46221B

#53190E

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

13.95:1

AAA

vs Black

1.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#46221B

#35311A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#46221B

#2B2B1C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#46221B

#452225

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Marmite 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

#74462F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#46221B

Daylight 5500K

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

#614B54

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#1D393F

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #46221B;

CSS — background

background-color: #46221B;

CSS Variable

--color-marmite: #46221B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marmite': '#46221B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#46221B] text-[#46221B]

SCSS

$marmite: #46221B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #46221B?

#46221B is Marmite, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #46221B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marmite?

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

What colors pair well with Marmite?

Marmite 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 Marmite?

You can download Marmite 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 Marmite?

The hex code is #46221B. In RGB it's 70, 34, 27, and in HSL it's 10°, 44%, 19%.

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