REDS

Root Brown

#6B3226

RGB 107, 50, 38 · HSL 10°, 48%, 28% · CMYK 0, 53, 64, 58

Root Brown is #6B3226 in HEX — rgb(107, 50, 38), hsl(10°, 48%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 64%, 58%).

Root Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 48%, 28%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#6B3226

RGB107, 50, 38

HSL10°, 48%, 28%

HSV10°, 64%, 42%

CMYK0, 53, 64, 58

Decimal7025190

CSS RGBrgb(107, 50, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 48%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic Red SW7593

ΔE 2.6 · #703229

Benjamin Moore

Carriage CW-250

ΔE 3.4 · #723229

Dulux

Centre Soil S07C8

ΔE 4 · #6F3927

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 5.1 · #6C3B2A

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 5.8 · #7A3F2F

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 6.1 · #763431

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 6.8 · #7D4235

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 8.3 · #752B22

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 8.6 · #763839

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 8.7 · #843D34

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 9.2 · #7B453E

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 9.4 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 9.9 · #85443F

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 10 · #4F2318

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 14.6 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 17.4 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#6B3226

#255E6A

Analogous

#6A253C

#6B3226

#6A5325

Triadic

#6B3226

#256A31

#31256A

Split-Complementary

#6B3226

#256A53

#253C6A

Tetradic

#6B3226

#3C6A25

#255E6A

#53256A

Monochromatic

#130907

#311711

#6B3226

#A24B39

#C77260

Rectangle

#6B3226

#5E6A25

#255E6A

#31256A

Compound

#6B3226

#6A5325

#255E6A

#253C6A

Variations

Lighter

#A04A38

#BE7364

#D4B0A9

Darker

#56261C

#3C1913

#230E0A

Saturation

#52413D

#6A3125

#7C2413

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

9.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.11:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B3226

#514B24

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B3226

#404028

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B3226

#6A3237

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Root 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

#905238

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B3226

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D575C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#244D55

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: #6B3226;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B3226;

CSS Variable

--color-root-brown: #6B3226;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'root-brown': '#6B3226' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B3226] text-[#6B3226]

SCSS

$root-brown: #6B3226;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B3226?

#6B3226 is Root Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6B3226 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Root Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Root Brown?

Root 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 Root Brown?

You can download Root 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 Root Brown?

The hex code is #6B3226. In RGB it's 107, 50, 38, and in HSL it's 10°, 48%, 28%.

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