REDS

Imperial Jewel

#693E42

RGB 105, 62, 66 · HSL 354°, 26%, 33% · CMYK 0, 41, 37, 59

Imperial Jewel is #693E42 in HEX — rgb(105, 62, 66), hsl(354°, 26%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 37%, 59%).

Imperial Jewel pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 26%, 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#693E42

RGB105, 62, 66

HSL354°, 26%, 33%

HSV354°, 41%, 41%

CMYK0, 41, 37, 59

Decimal6897218

CSS RGBrgb(105, 62, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 26%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 1.7 · #653A3E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 1.8 · #6D4247

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 2.2 · #663F44

Dulux

Mecca Red S03C8

ΔE 2.4 · #663F40

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 1267

ΔE 2.7 · #6E4344

Vista Paint

Covered Bridge C-1322

ΔE 2.7 · #6B3F3F

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 3.3 · #60393B

PPG

Red Red Wine 1049-7

ΔE 3.5 · #71424A

Behr

Twinberry MQ1-14

ΔE 3.5 · #694447

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 4.3 · #623F45

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 6.2 · #69444F

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 6.6 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.9 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.7 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.9 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 13.6 · #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

#693E42

#3E6A66

Analogous

#6A3E59

#693E42

#6A503E

Triadic

#693E42

#436A3E

#3E436A

Split-Complementary

#693E42

#3E6A50

#3E596A

Tetradic

#693E42

#596A3E

#3E6A66

#503E6A

Monochromatic

#10090A

#3A2224

#693E42

#9A5B61

#B9888D

Rectangle

#693E42

#6A663E

#3E6A66

#3E436A

Compound

#693E42

#6A503E

#3E6A66

#3E596A

Variations

Lighter

#95585E

#AF8286

#CEB8BA

Darker

#563135

#3C2124

#231314

Saturation

#5B4E4F

#6A3E43

#891F2A

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

8.87:1

AAA

vs Black

2.37:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#693E42

#535041

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#693E42

#484841

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#693E42

#684042

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Imperial Jewel 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

#8E5B4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#693E42

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B6071

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.

#365956

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: #693E42;

CSS — background

background-color: #693E42;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-jewel: #693E42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-jewel': '#693E42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#693E42] text-[#693E42]

SCSS

$imperial-jewel: #693E42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #693E42?

#693E42 is Imperial Jewel, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #693E42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Jewel?

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

What colors pair well with Imperial Jewel?

Imperial Jewel 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 Imperial Jewel?

You can download Imperial Jewel 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 Imperial Jewel?

The hex code is #693E42. In RGB it's 105, 62, 66, and in HSL it's 354°, 26%, 33%.

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