REDS

Arcane Red

#6A2F2F

RGB 106, 47, 47 · HSL 0°, 39%, 30% · CMYK 0, 56, 56, 58

Arcane Red is #6A2F2F in HEX — rgb(106, 47, 47), hsl(0°, 39%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 56%, 58%).

Arcane Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 39%, 30%. 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#6A2F2F

RGB106, 47, 47

HSL0°, 39%, 30%

HSV0°, 56%, 42%

CMYK0, 56, 56, 58

Decimal6958895

CSS RGBrgb(106, 47, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 39%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dublin Red S04D9

ΔE 1.9 · #683130

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 2.1 · #692B2B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 3.6 · #67272A

Behr

Fire Roasted S150-7

ΔE 3.6 · #693135

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 3.7 · #682F34

Benjamin Moore

Cottage HC-184

ΔE 4.1 · #672B26

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 4.3 · #763839

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 5 · #642424

Hallman-Lindsay

Fruitful Orchard 101

ΔE 5.7 · #773B3E

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7.1 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 7.2 · #763B42

PPG

Bordeaux 1055-7

ΔE 7.3 · #774041

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 7.3 · #7D3436

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 11.2 · #4F2318

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 11.9 · #6D4247

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 17.8 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#6A2F2F

#2F6A6A

Analogous

#6A2F4D

#6A2F2F

#6A4D2F

Triadic

#6A2F2F

#2F6A2F

#2F2F6A

Split-Complementary

#6A2F2F

#2F6A4D

#2F4C6A

Tetradic

#6A2F2F

#4D6A2F

#2F6A6A

#4C2F6A

Monochromatic

#120808

#351717

#6A2F2F

#A04646

#C17171

Rectangle

#6A2F2F

#6A6A2F

#2F6A6A

#2F2F6A

Compound

#6A2F2F

#6A4D2F

#2F6A6A

#2F4C6A

Variations

Lighter

#9C4444

#B77070

#D2AFAF

Darker

#562424

#3C1818

#230E0E

Saturation

#554444

#6A2F2F

#821717

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

10.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.06:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A2F2F

#4F4A2D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A2F2F

#3E3E2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A2F2F

#693135

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Arcane Red 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

#8F503E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A2F2F

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C5563

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#2B5757

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: #6A2F2F;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A2F2F;

CSS Variable

--color-arcane-red: #6A2F2F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arcane-red': '#6A2F2F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A2F2F] text-[#6A2F2F]

SCSS

$arcane-red: #6A2F2F;

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#763637 · ΔE 4.1

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#6E3731 · ΔE 4.3

Cottage Red

#662A25 · ΔE 4.3

Parisian Red®

#773935 · ΔE 5.1

Sundried Tomato

#783934 · ΔE 5.7

Palace Arms Red

#783C36 · ΔE 6.2

Raisin Torte

#73383F · ΔE 6.3

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#713128 · ΔE 7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A2F2F?

#6A2F2F is Arcane Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A2F2F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arcane Red?

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

What colors pair well with Arcane Red?

Arcane Red 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 Arcane Red?

You can download Arcane Red 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 Arcane Red?

The hex code is #6A2F2F. In RGB it's 106, 47, 47, and in HSL it's 0°, 39%, 30%.

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