REDS

Brown Moelleux

#662211

RGB 102, 34, 17 · HSL 12°, 71%, 23% · CMYK 0, 67, 83, 60

Brown Moelleux is #662211 in HEX — rgb(102, 34, 17), hsl(12°, 71%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 83%, 60%).

Brown Moelleux pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 71%, 23%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#662211

RGB102, 34, 17

HSL12°, 71%, 23%

HSV12°, 83%, 40%

CMYK0, 67, 83, 60

Decimal6693393

CSS RGBrgb(102, 34, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 71%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 5.6 · #732318

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 6.8 · #752B22

Benjamin Moore

Country HC-183

ΔE 7.5 · #772D24

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 9 · #781F19

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 9.1 · #7B3728

Dulux

Burnished Russet S07D9

ΔE 9.3 · #773827

Vista Paint

April Love C-1060

ΔE 12.3 · #893E2D

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 12.8 · #8B3D2F

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 13 · #763431

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 13.2 · #843D34

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 14.6 · #864633

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 16.1 · #7F3639

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 16.7 · #8F423D

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 16.9 · #86423E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 17.7 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 21.2 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#662211

#115464

Analogous

#64112A

#662211

#644B11

Triadic

#662211

#116422

#221164

Split-Complementary

#662211

#11644B

#112A64

Tetradic

#662211

#2A6411

#115464

#4B1164

Monochromatic

#160704

#230C06

#662211

#A6381C

#DC5432

Rectangle

#662211

#546411

#115464

#221164

Compound

#662211

#644B11

#115464

#112A64

Variations

Lighter

#A7381C

#D05F42

#DCA698

Darker

#521A0C

#391107

#220A03

Saturation

#47332E

#642211

#6D1D09

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

11.65:1

AAA

vs Black

1.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#662211

#4A420B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#662211

#353514

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#662211

#652329

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brown Moelleux 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

#8C4628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#662211

Daylight 5500K

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

#794B4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#144450

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: #662211;

CSS — background

background-color: #662211;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-moelleux: #662211;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-moelleux': '#662211' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#662211] text-[#662211]

SCSS

$brown-moelleux: #662211;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #662211?

#662211 is Brown Moelleux, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #662211 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Moelleux?

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

What colors pair well with Brown Moelleux?

Brown Moelleux 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 Brown Moelleux?

You can download Brown Moelleux 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 Brown Moelleux?

The hex code is #662211. In RGB it's 102, 34, 17, and in HSL it's 12°, 71%, 23%.

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