REDS

Velvet Cape

#623941

RGB 98, 57, 65 · HSL 348°, 26%, 30% · CMYK 0, 42, 34, 62

Velvet Cape is #623941 in HEX — rgb(98, 57, 65), hsl(348°, 26%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 34%, 62%).

Velvet Cape pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 26%, 30%. 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#623941

RGB98, 57, 65

HSL348°, 26%, 30%

HSV348°, 42%, 38%

CMYK0, 42, 34, 62

Decimal6437185

CSS RGBrgb(98, 57, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 26%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Velvet Cape S48C9

ΔE 0.6 · #623942

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 1 · #643B42

Vista Paint

Kung Fu C-108

ΔE 1.1 · #60373E

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 2.9 · #653A3E

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 3.3 · #5D3B42

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 3.5 · #623F45

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 3.7 · #60393B

Behr

Fireside S-G-720

ΔE 3.9 · #593237

PPG

Gooseberry 1048-7

ΔE 4.8 · #604046

Benjamin Moore

Radicchio CC-32

ΔE 5.3 · #6A3642

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 5.3 · #69444F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.3 · #583F40

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8.8 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.9 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 12.7 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.4 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#623941

#396058

Analogous

#603954

#623941

#604539

Triadic

#623941

#416039

#394160

Split-Complementary

#623941

#396045

#395460

Tetradic

#623941

#546039

#396058

#453960

Monochromatic

#10090B

#301C20

#623941

#915561

#B47E89

Rectangle

#623941

#605839

#396058

#394160

Compound

#623941

#604539

#396058

#395460

Variations

Lighter

#8D535F

#AC7C86

#CCB5BA

Darker

#4E2C33

#361E23

#201114

Saturation

#524749

#603941

#7D1C30

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

9.63:1

AAA

vs Black

2.18:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#623941

#4D4B40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#623941

#424240

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#623941

#613B3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Velvet Cape 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

#89574C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#623941

Daylight 5500K

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

#765C70

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#31514B

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: #623941;

CSS — background

background-color: #623941;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-cape: #623941;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-cape': '#623941' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#623941] text-[#623941]

SCSS

$velvet-cape: #623941;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #623941?

#623941 is Velvet Cape, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #623941 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet Cape?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Cape?

Velvet Cape 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 Velvet Cape?

You can download Velvet Cape 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 Velvet Cape?

The hex code is #623941. In RGB it's 98, 57, 65, and in HSL it's 348°, 26%, 30%.

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