REDS

Chocolate Truffle

#612E32

RGB 97, 46, 50 · HSL 355°, 36%, 28% · CMYK 0, 53, 48, 62

Chocolate Truffle is #612E32 in HEX — rgb(97, 46, 50), hsl(355°, 36%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 48%, 62%).

Chocolate Truffle pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 36%, 28%. 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#612E32

RGB97, 46, 50

HSL355°, 36%, 28%

HSV355°, 53%, 38%

CMYK0, 53, 48, 62

Decimal6368818

CSS RGBrgb(97, 46, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 36%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fire Roasted S150-7

ΔE 3 · #693135

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 3 · #682F34

Dulux

Red Shale S04C9

ΔE 3.7 · #63312F

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Red SW2802

ΔE 3.8 · #622F2D

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 4.3 · #683839

Benjamin Moore

Bewitched CSP-450

ΔE 5 · #593030

Hallman-Lindsay

Covered Bridge historic-covered-bridge

ΔE 6.2 · #6A3C3B

RAL

Wine Red 3005

ΔE 6.3 · #5E2129

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 6.9 · #60393B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 7.2 · #67272A

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 7.4 · #763B42

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 7.4 · #723F45

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 11.4 · #4F2318

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 11.6 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.7 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#612E32

#2E615D

Analogous

#612E4C

#612E32

#61432E

Triadic

#612E32

#32612E

#2E3261

Split-Complementary

#612E32

#2E6143

#2E4C61

Tetradic

#612E32

#4C612E

#2E615D

#432E61

Monochromatic

#110809

#2D1517

#612E32

#95464D

#BA6D74

Rectangle

#612E32

#615D2E

#2E615D

#2E3261

Compound

#612E32

#61432E

#2E615D

#2E4C61

Variations

Lighter

#93454C

#B36F75

#CFAFB1

Darker

#4F2427

#37181A

#200D0F

Saturation

#4F4041

#612E32

#78171F

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

10.80:1

AAA

vs Black

1.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#612E32

#494531

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#612E32

#3A3A31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#612E32

#603033

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Truffle 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

#884F41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#612E32

Daylight 5500K

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

#755465

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.

#2A4F4C

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: #612E32;

CSS — background

background-color: #612E32;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-truffle: #612E32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-truffle': '#612E32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#612E32] text-[#612E32]

SCSS

$chocolate-truffle: #612E32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #612E32?

#612E32 is Chocolate Truffle, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #612E32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Truffle?

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

What colors pair well with Chocolate Truffle?

Chocolate Truffle 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 Chocolate Truffle?

You can download Chocolate Truffle 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 Chocolate Truffle?

The hex code is #612E32. In RGB it's 97, 46, 50, and in HSL it's 355°, 36%, 28%.

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