REDS

Aurora Brown

#6A4238

RGB 106, 66, 56 · HSL 12°, 31%, 32% · CMYK 0, 38, 47, 58

Aurora Brown is #6A4238 in HEX — rgb(106, 66, 56), hsl(12°, 31%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 47%, 58%).

Aurora Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 31%, 32%. 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#6A4238

RGB106, 66, 56

HSL12°, 31%, 32%

HSV12°, 47%, 42%

CMYK0, 38, 47, 58

Decimal6963768

CSS RGBrgb(106, 66, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 31%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Aurora Brown SW2837

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Natural 2103-10

ΔE 1.4 · #694135

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 1.5 · #6A443B

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 2.2 · #6B443D

Behr

Toasted Pecan S190-7

ΔE 2.6 · #653F38

Dulux

Teak Wood S08C8

ΔE 3.3 · #613B32

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 3.4 · #6C483A

Hallman-Lindsay

Evolution 130

ΔE 3.6 · #704A3D

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 3.9 · #633A34

Vista Paint

Evoultion C-129

ΔE 4.3 · #714C3F

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 5.5 · #6F4B46

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 6 · #694A39

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 8.2 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.3 · #53372C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.1 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12.5 · #675544

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

#6A4238

#38616B

Analogous

#6B3847

#6A4238

#6B5C38

Triadic

#6A4238

#386B42

#42386B

Split-Complementary

#6A4238

#386B5C

#38476B

Tetradic

#6A4238

#476B38

#38616B

#5C386B

Monochromatic

#110A09

#39231E

#6A4238

#9D6253

#BC8C80

Rectangle

#6A4238

#616B38

#38616B

#42386B

Compound

#6A4238

#6B5C38

#38616B

#38476B

Variations

Lighter

#985F50

#B2877C

#CFBAB5

Darker

#57352C

#3C241E

#231511

Saturation

#594D4A

#6B4238

#87321C

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

8.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.45:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A4238

#575237

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A4238

#4B4B39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A4238

#694245

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Aurora Brown 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

#8F5E45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A4238

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C6369

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#335058

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: #6A4238;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A4238;

CSS Variable

--color-aurora-brown: #6A4238;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aurora-brown': '#6A4238' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A4238] text-[#6A4238]

SCSS

$aurora-brown: #6A4238;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A4238?

#6A4238 is Aurora Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A4238 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aurora Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Aurora Brown?

Aurora Brown 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 Aurora Brown?

You can download Aurora Brown 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 Aurora Brown?

The hex code is #6A4238. In RGB it's 106, 66, 56, and in HSL it's 12°, 31%, 32%.

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