REDS

Radicchio

#6A3642

RGB 106, 54, 66 · HSL 346°, 33%, 31% · CMYK 0, 49, 38, 58

Radicchio is #6A3642 in HEX — rgb(106, 54, 66), hsl(346°, 33%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 38%, 58%).

Radicchio pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 33%, 31%. 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#6A3642

RGB106, 54, 66

HSL346°, 33%, 31%

HSV346°, 49%, 42%

CMYK0, 49, 38, 58

Decimal6960706

CSS RGBrgb(106, 54, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 33%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Radicchio CC-32

Exact match

Behr

Leather Bound 170F-7

ΔE 1.8 · #66353F

Dulux

Ripening Grape S48D9

ΔE 1.9 · #6F3944

Sherwin-Williams

Burgundy SW6300

ΔE 2.5 · #63333E

Vista Paint

Dark Cherry Tart K-1227

ΔE 3.4 · #6E3940

Hallman-Lindsay

Sophistication 115

ΔE 3.9 · #713545

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 4.8 · #743E4F

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 4.9 · #723F45

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 5 · #673649

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 5.7 · #763B42

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.5 · #6D4247

RAL

Wine Red 3005

ΔE 10.4 · #5E2129

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 11.6 · #67272A

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 13.4 · #7E3738

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.5 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 16.7 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#6A3642

#35695D

Analogous

#69355B

#6A3642

#694335

Triadic

#6A3642

#416935

#354169

Split-Complementary

#6A3642

#356943

#355B69

Tetradic

#6A3642

#5B6935

#35695D

#433569

Monochromatic

#11090B

#361B22

#6A3642

#9C4F61

#BC7B8A

Rectangle

#6A3642

#695D35

#35695D

#354169

Compound

#6A3642

#694335

#35695D

#355B69

Variations

Lighter

#984D5E

#B37886

#D0B3BA

Darker

#552934

#3B1C23

#231014

Saturation

#57474B

#693541

#841A33

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

9.46:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A3642

#504D41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A3642

#424241

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A3642

#683A3B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Radicchio 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

#8F554D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A3642

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C5A71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#30564D

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: #6A3642;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A3642;

CSS Variable

--color-radicchio: #6A3642;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'radicchio': '#6A3642' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A3642] text-[#6A3642]

SCSS

$radicchio: #6A3642;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A3642?

#6A3642 is Radicchio, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A3642 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Radicchio?

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

What colors pair well with Radicchio?

Radicchio 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 Radicchio?

You can download Radicchio 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 Radicchio?

The hex code is #6A3642. In RGB it's 106, 54, 66, and in HSL it's 346°, 33%, 31%.

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