REDS

Purplish Brown

#6B4247

RGB 107, 66, 71 · HSL 353°, 24%, 34% · CMYK 0, 38, 34, 58

Purplish Brown is #6B4247 in HEX — rgb(107, 66, 71), hsl(353°, 24%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 34%, 58%).

Purplish Brown pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 24%, 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#6B4247

RGB107, 66, 71

HSL353°, 24%, 34%

HSV353°, 38%, 42%

CMYK0, 38, 34, 58

Decimal7029319

CSS RGBrgb(107, 66, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 24%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 1 · #6D4247

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 1.7 · #663F44

Dulux

Smoked Flamingo S02D8

ΔE 2.1 · #674245

Behr

Formal Maroon PPU1-14

ΔE 2.1 · #70474C

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 1267

ΔE 2.9 · #6E4344

PPG

Red Red Wine 1049-7

ΔE 3.1 · #71424A

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 3.5 · #653A3E

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 3.5 · #623F45

Vista Paint

Covered Bridge C-1322

ΔE 4 · #6B3F3F

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 4.6 · #69444F

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 4.6 · #60393B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8 · #633A34

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.2 · #583F40

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.4 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.9 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 12.7 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#6B4247

#426C67

Analogous

#6C425C

#6B4247

#6C5242

Triadic

#6B4247

#476C42

#42476C

Split-Complementary

#6B4247

#426C52

#425C6C

Tetradic

#6B4247

#5C6C42

#426C67

#52426C

Monochromatic

#100A0A

#3C2528

#6B4247

#9B5F66

#B98D92

Rectangle

#6B4247

#6C6742

#426C67

#42476C

Compound

#6B4247

#6C5242

#426C67

#425C6C

Variations

Lighter

#955B62

#AF858A

#CEBABD

Darker

#573438

#3C2326

#231416

Saturation

#5D5052

#6C4247

#8C212D

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

8.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B4247

#565346

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B4247

#4B4B46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B4247

#6A4446

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Purplish 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

#905E50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B4247

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D6375

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.

#375C58

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: #6B4247;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B4247;

CSS Variable

--color-purplish-brown: #6B4247;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purplish-brown': '#6B4247' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B4247] text-[#6B4247]

SCSS

$purplish-brown: #6B4247;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B4247?

#6B4247 is Purplish Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6B4247 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purplish Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Purplish Brown?

Purplish 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 Purplish Brown?

You can download Purplish 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 Purplish Brown?

The hex code is #6B4247. In RGB it's 107, 66, 71, and in HSL it's 353°, 24%, 34%.

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