REDS

Classic

#6A191B

RGB 106, 25, 27 · HSL 359°, 62%, 26% · CMYK 0, 76, 75, 58

Classic is #6A191B in HEX — rgb(106, 25, 27), hsl(359°, 62%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 75%, 58%).

Classic pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 62%, 26%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#6A191B

RGB106, 25, 27

HSL359°, 62%, 26%

HSV359°, 76%, 42%

CMYK0, 76, 75, 58

Decimal6953243

CSS RGBrgb(106, 25, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 62%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

Exact match

RAL

Purple Red 3004

ΔE 5.6 · #75151E

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 6.9 · #752B22

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 7.1 · #732318

Behr

Briquette 190D-7

ΔE 9.9 · #862730

Sherwin-Williams

Stolen Kiss SW7586

ΔE 10.3 · #813235

Kilz

Raging Bull LA130-02

ΔE 10.6 · #883134

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 11 · #722933

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 12.2 · #7F3639

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 12.3 · #7E3738

Vista Paint

Wild Rose C-65

ΔE 12.3 · #8E3237

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 13.2 · #90343A

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Crimson DEA152

ΔE 15.3 · #8F423D

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 15.8 · #86423E

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.5 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 18.2 · #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

#6A191B

#196B6A

Analogous

#6B1944

#6A191B

#6B4119

Triadic

#6A191B

#1B6B19

#191B6B

Split-Complementary

#6A191B

#196B41

#19446B

Tetradic

#6A191B

#446B19

#196B6A

#41196B

Monochromatic

#150505

#2D0B0B

#6A191B

#A9282A

#D4494C

Rectangle

#6A191B

#6B6A19

#196B6A

#191B6B

Compound

#6A191B

#6B4119

#196B6A

#19446B

Variations

Lighter

#A9282A

#C95254

#DAA0A1

Darker

#581314

#3D0C0C

#240607

Saturation

#4F3636

#6B191B

#780D0E

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

11.88:1

AAA

vs Black

1.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A191B

#494317

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A191B

#33331B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A191B

#691D24

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Classic 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

#8F3F2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A191B

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C4454

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#1B5655

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: #6A191B;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A191B;

CSS Variable

--color-classic: #6A191B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic': '#6A191B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A191B] text-[#6A191B]

SCSS

$classic: #6A191B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A191B?

#6A191B is Classic, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A191B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic?

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

What colors pair well with Classic?

Classic 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 Classic?

You can download Classic 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 Classic?

The hex code is #6A191B. In RGB it's 106, 25, 27, and in HSL it's 359°, 62%, 26%.

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