REDS

Oxford

#6A4444

RGB 106, 68, 68 · HSL 0°, 22%, 34% · CMYK 0, 36, 36, 58

Oxford is #6A4444 in HEX — rgb(106, 68, 68), hsl(0°, 22%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 36%, 58%).

Oxford pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 22%, 34%. 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#6A4444

RGB106, 68, 68

HSL0°, 22%, 34%

HSV0°, 36%, 42%

CMYK0, 36, 36, 58

Decimal6964292

CSS RGBrgb(106, 68, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 22%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oxford QE-08

Exact match

Dulux

Moroccan Leather S03D8

ΔE 1.5 · #6D4444

Vista Paint

Red Raisin K-1226

ΔE 2.2 · #64403F

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 1267

ΔE 2.4 · #6E4344

PPG

Chianti 13-06

ΔE 2.8 · #72494A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 3.5 · #6D4247

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 3.5 · #663F44

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 3.9 · #6F4B46

Sherwin-Williams

Cordovan SW6027

ΔE 4.1 · #5F3D3F

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 4.4 · #734A45

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 4.7 · #60393B

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.6 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 6.2 · #633A34

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.2 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 10.4 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.2 · #6F595D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#6A4444

#446A6A

Analogous

#6A4457

#6A4444

#6A5744

Triadic

#6A4444

#446A44

#44446A

Split-Complementary

#6A4444

#446A57

#44576A

Tetradic

#6A4444

#576A44

#446A6A

#57446A

Monochromatic

#100A0A

#3B2626

#6A4444

#986161

#B78F8F

Rectangle

#6A4444

#6A6A44

#446A6A

#44446A

Compound

#6A4444

#6A5744

#446A6A

#44576A

Variations

Lighter

#935E5E

#AD8787

#CDBBBB

Darker

#553535

#3B2424

#231515

Saturation

#5C5151

#6A4444

#8C2222

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

8.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A4444

#575343

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A4444

#4C4C44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A4444

#694547

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Oxford 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

#8F604E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A4444

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C6572

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#375C5C

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: #6A4444;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A4444;

CSS Variable

--color-oxford: #6A4444;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oxford': '#6A4444' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A4444] text-[#6A4444]

SCSS

$oxford: #6A4444;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A4444?

#6A4444 is Oxford, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A4444 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oxford?

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

What colors pair well with Oxford?

Oxford 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 Oxford?

You can download Oxford 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 Oxford?

The hex code is #6A4444. In RGB it's 106, 68, 68, and in HSL it's 0°, 22%, 34%.

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