REDS

Folklore

#684141

RGB 104, 65, 65 · HSL 0°, 23%, 33% · CMYK 0, 38, 38, 59

Folklore is #684141 in HEX — rgb(104, 65, 65), hsl(0°, 23%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 38%, 59%).

Folklore pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 23%, 33%. 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#684141

RGB104, 65, 65

HSL0°, 23%, 33%

HSV0°, 38%, 41%

CMYK0, 38, 38, 59

Decimal6832449

CSS RGBrgb(104, 65, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 23%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mecca Red S03C8

ΔE 1 · #663F40

Behr

Oxford QE-08

ΔE 1.3 · #6A4444

Vista Paint

Red Raisin K-1226

ΔE 1.6 · #64403F

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 1267

ΔE 2.3 · #6E4344

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 3 · #6C403E

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 3.2 · #663F44

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 3.4 · #6D4247

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 3.5 · #60393B

Sherwin-Williams

Cordovan SW6027

ΔE 3.6 · #5F3D3F

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 3.7 · #653A3E

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 4.4 · #6B443D

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 5.2 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.5 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.3 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.8 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.4 · #6F595D

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

#684141

#416868

Analogous

#684154

#684141

#685441

Triadic

#684141

#416841

#414168

Split-Complementary

#684141

#416854

#415468

Tetradic

#684141

#546841

#416868

#544168

Monochromatic

#100A0A

#382323

#684141

#975E5E

#B68B8B

Rectangle

#684141

#686841

#416868

#414168

Compound

#684141

#685441

#416868

#415468

Variations

Lighter

#925B5B

#AD8484

#CDBABA

Darker

#543333

#3A2323

#221414

Saturation

#5A4E4E

#684141

#882020

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

8.67:1

AAA

vs Black

2.42:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#684141

#545140

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#684141

#494941

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#684141

#674244

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Folklore 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

#8D5D4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#684141

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B6270

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#365959

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: #684141;

CSS — background

background-color: #684141;

CSS Variable

--color-folklore: #684141;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folklore': '#684141' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#684141] text-[#684141]

SCSS

$folklore: #684141;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #684141?

#684141 is Folklore, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #684141 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Folklore?

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

What colors pair well with Folklore?

Folklore 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 Folklore?

You can download Folklore 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 Folklore?

The hex code is #684141. In RGB it's 104, 65, 65, and in HSL it's 0°, 23%, 33%.

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