REDS

Chipotle Paste

#683E3B

RGB 104, 62, 59 · HSL 4°, 28%, 32% · CMYK 0, 40, 43, 59

Chipotle Paste is #683E3B in HEX — rgb(104, 62, 59), hsl(4°, 28%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 43%, 59%).

Chipotle Paste pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 28%, 32%. 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#683E3B

RGB104, 62, 59

HSL4°, 28%, 32%

HSV4°, 43%, 41%

CMYK0, 40, 43, 59

Decimal6831675

CSS RGBrgb(104, 62, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 28%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chipotle Paste PPU2-1

Exact match

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 1.5 · #6C403E

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthly Pleasure 102

ΔE 1.8 · #693C3B

Vista Paint

Earthly Pleasure C-101

ΔE 1.8 · #68413E

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 2.2 · #6E423E

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 2.7 · #633A34

Dulux

Mecca Red S03C8

ΔE 3.2 · #663F40

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 3.3 · #6B443D

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 1267

ΔE 3.4 · #6E4344

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 3.8 · #683839

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 4.2 · #6A443B

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 4.3 · #60393B

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.4 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9 · #53372C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.3 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 12.9 · #67272A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#683E3B

#3B6568

Analogous

#683B4F

#683E3B

#68553B

Triadic

#683E3B

#3B683E

#3E3B68

Split-Complementary

#683E3B

#3B6855

#3B4F68

Tetradic

#683E3B

#4F683B

#3B6568

#553B68

Monochromatic

#100A09

#37211F

#683E3B

#995B56

#B98783

Rectangle

#683E3B

#65683B

#3B6568

#3E3B68

Compound

#683E3B

#68553B

#3B6568

#3B4F68

Variations

Lighter

#955854

#B0827E

#CEB8B6

Darker

#54312E

#3B211F

#231312

Saturation

#584C4B

#683E3B

#86241D

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

8.97:1

AAA

vs Black

2.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#683E3B

#544F3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#683E3B

#47473B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#683E3B

#673F41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chipotle Paste 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

#8D5B47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#683E3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B606C

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.

#345457

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: #683E3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #683E3B;

CSS Variable

--color-chipotle-paste: #683E3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chipotle-paste': '#683E3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#683E3B] text-[#683E3B]

SCSS

$chipotle-paste: #683E3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #683E3B?

#683E3B is Chipotle Paste, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #683E3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chipotle Paste?

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

What colors pair well with Chipotle Paste?

Chipotle Paste 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 Chipotle Paste?

You can download Chipotle Paste 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 Chipotle Paste?

The hex code is #683E3B. In RGB it's 104, 62, 59, and in HSL it's 4°, 28%, 32%.

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