REDS

Ripe Fig

#6A5254

RGB 106, 82, 84 · HSL 355°, 13%, 37% · CMYK 0, 23, 21, 58

Ripe Fig is #6A5254 in HEX — rgb(106, 82, 84), hsl(355°, 13%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 21%, 58%).

Ripe Fig pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 13%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#6A5254

RGB106, 82, 84

HSL355°, 13%, 37%

HSV355°, 23%, 42%

CMYK0, 23, 21, 58

Decimal6967892

CSS RGBrgb(106, 82, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 13%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purple Earth 1004-7A

ΔE 1.1 · #6B5457

Dulux

Merlot S02C7

ΔE 1.2 · #6A5053

Behr

Ripe Fig UL100-2

ΔE 1.7 · #684F53

Sherwin-Williams

Deepest Mauve SW0005

ΔE 3.1 · #6D595A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 3.2 · #6F595D

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2114-30

ΔE 3.4 · #695654

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 3.9 · #6C5652

Kilz

Chocolate Indulgence LM150

ΔE 4.7 · #5F4F4D

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 4.8 · #5F4947

PPG

Mustang 1015-7

ΔE 5.2 · #5E4A47

Hallman-Lindsay

Bargeboard Brown historic-bargeboard-brown

ΔE 6.7 · #68534A

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 7.6 · #574C49

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.1 · #583F40

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 8.3 · #534644

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.7 · #575757

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 11.9 · #6A5D4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#6A5254

#526B69

Analogous

#6B5260

#6A5254

#6B5C52

Triadic

#6A5254

#546B52

#52546B

Split-Complementary

#6A5254

#526B5C

#52606B

Tetradic

#6A5254

#606B52

#526B69

#5C526B

Monochromatic

#141010

#3F3132

#6A5254

#957577

#B6A0A2

Rectangle

#6A5254

#6B6952

#526B69

#52546B

Compound

#6A5254

#6B5C52

#526B69

#52606B

Variations

Lighter

#8F6E71

#A99496

#CCC2C3

Darker

#564143

#3B2C2E

#231A1A

Saturation

#625B5B

#6B5254

#942932

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

7.12:1

AAA

vs Black

2.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A5254

#5D5B54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A5254

#575754

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A5254

#695354

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ripe Fig 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

#8F6A5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A5254

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C6F7E

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3C6461

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: #6A5254;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A5254;

CSS Variable

--color-ripe-fig: #6A5254;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ripe-fig': '#6A5254' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A5254] text-[#6A5254]

SCSS

$ripe-fig: #6A5254;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A5254?

#6A5254 is Ripe Fig, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A5254 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ripe Fig?

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

What colors pair well with Ripe Fig?

Ripe Fig 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 Ripe Fig?

You can download Ripe Fig 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 Ripe Fig?

The hex code is #6A5254. In RGB it's 106, 82, 84, and in HSL it's 355°, 13%, 37%.

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