REDS

Deep Orchid

#694D50

RGB 105, 77, 80 · HSL 354°, 15%, 36% · CMYK 0, 27, 24, 59

Deep Orchid is #694D50 in HEX — rgb(105, 77, 80), hsl(354°, 15%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 24%, 59%).

Deep Orchid pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 15%, 36%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#694D50

RGB105, 77, 80

HSL354°, 15%, 36%

HSV354°, 27%, 41%

CMYK0, 27, 24, 59

Decimal6901072

CSS RGBrgb(105, 77, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 15%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Orchid S01C7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dark 1358

ΔE 1 · #684B4F

Behr

Ripe Fig UL100-2

ΔE 1.7 · #684F53

Valspar

Crabapple Wine 1005-7A

ΔE 2.9 · #6F4D50

PPG

Chocolate Eclair 1054-7

ΔE 3.2 · #674848

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 3.9 · #654846

Vista Paint

Beetroot C-1320

ΔE 4.6 · #644349

Sherwin-Williams

River Rouge SW6026

ΔE 5.1 · #76595D

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 5.3 · #6F595D

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 6.1 · #5F4F4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 6.1 · #754C50

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.5 · #583F40

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 7.8 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 8.7 · #574C49

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 11.9 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 12.7 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#694D50

#4E6A67

Analogous

#6A4E5F

#694D50

#6A594E

Triadic

#694D50

#516A4E

#4E516A

Split-Complementary

#694D50

#4E6A59

#4E5F6A

Tetradic

#694D50

#5F6A4E

#4E6A67

#594E6A

Monochromatic

#120D0D

#3E2E2F

#694D50

#956F73

#B59B9E

Rectangle

#694D50

#6A674E

#4E6A67

#4E516A

Compound

#694D50

#6A594E

#4E6A67

#4E5F6A

Variations

Lighter

#8F6A6E

#AA9193

#CCC0C1

Darker

#553E40

#3B2A2C

#221819

Saturation

#605858

#6A4E51

#912732

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

7.56:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#694D50

#5A5850

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#694D50

#535350

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#694D50

#684E4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Orchid 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

#8E6657

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#694D50

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B6B7B

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3B625E

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: #694D50;

CSS — background

background-color: #694D50;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-orchid: #694D50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-orchid': '#694D50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#694D50] text-[#694D50]

SCSS

$deep-orchid: #694D50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #694D50?

#694D50 is Deep Orchid, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #694D50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Orchid?

Deep Orchid 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 Deep Orchid?

You can download Deep Orchid 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 Deep Orchid?

The hex code is #694D50. In RGB it's 105, 77, 80, and in HSL it's 354°, 15%, 36%.

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