REDS

Rich Chocolate

#6A4C44

RGB 106, 76, 68 · HSL 13°, 22%, 34% · CMYK 0, 28, 36, 58

Rich Chocolate is #6A4C44 in HEX — rgb(106, 76, 68), hsl(13°, 22%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 36%, 58%).

Rich Chocolate pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#6A4C44

RGB106, 76, 68

HSL13°, 22%, 34%

HSV13°, 36%, 42%

CMYK0, 28, 36, 58

Decimal6966340

CSS RGBrgb(106, 76, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 22%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Rich Chocolate 1005-9A

Exact match

PPG

Spiced Wine 1016-7

ΔE 1.5 · #664942

Behr

Spanish Chestnut N160-6

ΔE 1.9 · #6F5049

Benjamin Moore

Hasbrouck HC-71

ΔE 2.4 · #664D44

Dunn-Edwards

Buffalo Herd DE6056

ΔE 2.4 · #705046

Dulux

Basset Brown S09D8

ΔE 2.7 · #64463D

Hallman-Lindsay

Connoisseur 143

ΔE 3.4 · #654E44

Vista Paint

Connoisseur C-142

ΔE 3.7 · #634C41

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 3.8 · #624A3E

Sherwin-Williams

Fairfax Brown SW2856

ΔE 4 · #61463A

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 4.1 · #654F48

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.8 · #675544

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8.6 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 9.3 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.5 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#6A4C44

#44626A

Analogous

#6A444E

#6A4C44

#6A5F44

Triadic

#6A4C44

#446A4C

#4C446A

Split-Complementary

#6A4C44

#446A5F

#444E6A

Tetradic

#6A4C44

#4E6A44

#44626A

#5F446A

Monochromatic

#100B0A

#3B2A26

#6A4C44

#986D61

#B7988F

Rectangle

#6A4C44

#626A44

#44626A

#4C446A

Compound

#6A4C44

#6A5F44

#44626A

#444E6A

Variations

Lighter

#93695E

#AD8F87

#CDBFBB

Darker

#553C35

#3B2924

#231815

Saturation

#5C5351

#6A4C44

#8C3922

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

7.69:1

AAA

vs Black

2.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A4C44

#5B5744

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A4C44

#525245

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A4C44

#6A4C4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rich Chocolate 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

#8F664E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A4C44

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C6B72

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.

#37545C

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: #6A4C44;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A4C44;

CSS Variable

--color-rich-chocolate: #6A4C44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rich-chocolate': '#6A4C44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A4C44] text-[#6A4C44]

SCSS

$rich-chocolate: #6A4C44;

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#67473A · ΔE 4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A4C44?

#6A4C44 is Rich Chocolate, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A4C44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rich Chocolate?

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

What colors pair well with Rich Chocolate?

Rich Chocolate 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 Rich Chocolate?

You can download Rich Chocolate 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 Rich Chocolate?

The hex code is #6A4C44. In RGB it's 106, 76, 68, and in HSL it's 13°, 22%, 34%.

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