REDS

Murray Red

#6B3938

RGB 107, 57, 56 · HSL 1°, 31%, 32% · CMYK 0, 47, 48, 58

Murray Red is #6B3938 in HEX — rgb(107, 57, 56), hsl(1°, 31%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 48%, 58%).

Murray Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 31%, 32%. 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#6B3938

RGB107, 57, 56

HSL1°, 31%, 32%

HSV1°, 48%, 42%

CMYK0, 47, 48, 58

Decimal7027000

CSS RGBrgb(107, 57, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 31%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Murray Red S04C8

Exact match

Behr

Wine Barrel 200F-7

ΔE 1.5 · #683634

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 1.9 · #693834

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 1.9 · #683839

Hallman-Lindsay

Covered Bridge historic-covered-bridge

ΔE 2.2 · #6A3C3B

Benjamin Moore

Chestnut 2082-10

ΔE 2.5 · #713F3D

Sherwin-Williams

Red Theatre SW7584

ΔE 2.9 · #6E3637

PPG

Burgundy Wine 1053-7

ΔE 3.8 · #6C403E

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 4.7 · #784340

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 4.8 · #633A34

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 5.9 · #763B42

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.8 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.5 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9 · #67272A

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.9 · #53372C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12.8 · #583F40

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

#6B3938

#386A6B

Analogous

#6B3851

#6B3938

#6B5238

Triadic

#6B3938

#386B39

#39386B

Split-Complementary

#6B3938

#386B52

#38516B

Tetradic

#6B3938

#516B38

#386A6B

#52386B

Monochromatic

#110909

#391E1E

#6B3938

#9D5453

#BC8180

Rectangle

#6B3938

#6A6B38

#386A6B

#39386B

Compound

#6B3938

#6B5238

#386A6B

#38516B

Variations

Lighter

#985150

#B27C7C

#CFB6B5

Darker

#572D2C

#3C1E1E

#231111

Saturation

#594A4A

#6B3938

#871E1C

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

9.26:1

AAA

vs Black

2.27:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B3938

#534E37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B3938

#454538

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B3938

#6A3A3D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Murray Red 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

#905745

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B3938

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D5C69

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.

#335758

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: #6B3938;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B3938;

CSS Variable

--color-murray-red: #6B3938;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'murray-red': '#6B3938' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B3938] text-[#6B3938]

SCSS

$murray-red: #6B3938;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B3938?

#6B3938 is Murray Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6B3938 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Murray Red?

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

What colors pair well with Murray Red?

Murray Red 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 Murray Red?

You can download Murray Red 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 Murray Red?

The hex code is #6B3938. In RGB it's 107, 57, 56, and in HSL it's 1°, 31%, 32%.

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