NEUTRALS
Burnt Ember
#6A6967
Sitting at HSL 40°, 1%, 41%, Burnt Ember reads steady and warm. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers pair it with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Burnt Ember CSP-120
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Burnt Ember
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6A6967?
#6A6967 is Burnt Ember, a mid neutral with a warm undertone.
Is #6A6967 warm or cool?
Burnt Ember reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Burnt Ember?
Burnt Ember works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Burnt Ember?
Burnt Ember pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Burnt Ember?
You can download Burnt Ember 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 RGB value of #6A6967?
#6A6967 converts to RGB 106, 105, 103.