REDS

Sunken Ship

#6B443D

RGB 107, 68, 61 · HSL 9°, 27%, 33% · CMYK 0, 36, 43, 58

Sunken Ship is #6B443D in HEX — rgb(107, 68, 61), hsl(9°, 27%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 43%, 58%).

Sunken Ship pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 27%, 33%. 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#6B443D

RGB107, 68, 61

HSL9°, 27%, 33%

HSV9°, 43%, 42%

CMYK0, 36, 43, 58

Decimal7029821

CSS RGBrgb(107, 68, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 27%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 1.2 · #6A443B

PPG

Warm Mahogany 1060-7

ΔE 1.5 · #6D4741

Behr

Toasted Pecan S190-7

ΔE 2.2 · #653F38

Sherwin-Williams

Aurora Brown SW2837

ΔE 2.2 · #6A4238

Vista Paint

Earthly Pleasure C-101

ΔE 2.7 · #68413E

Benjamin Moore

Nicolson CW-270

ΔE 3.1 · #65423E

Hallman-Lindsay

Otis Madiera historic-otis-madiera

ΔE 3.2 · #633D38

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 3.5 · #6F4B46

Dulux

Teak Wood S08C8

ΔE 4.2 · #613B32

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 4.2 · #633A34

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 6.7 · #694A39

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 7.2 · #6D4247

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.6 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.7 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12.2 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#6B443D

#3D646B

Analogous

#6B3D4D

#6B443D

#6B5B3D

Triadic

#6B443D

#3D6B44

#443D6B

Split-Complementary

#6B443D

#3D6B5B

#3D4D6B

Tetradic

#6B443D

#4D6B3D

#3D646B

#5B3D6B

Monochromatic

#100A09

#3A2522

#6B443D

#9B6359

#BA8F87

Rectangle

#6B443D

#646B3D

#3D646B

#443D6B

Compound

#6B443D

#6B5B3D

#3D646B

#3D4D6B

Variations

Lighter

#966056

#B08881

#CFBBB8

Darker

#563630

#3C2521

#231513

Saturation

#5B4F4D

#6B443D

#8A2F1F

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

8.34:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B443D

#58533C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B443D

#4C4C3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B443D

#6A4447

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sunken Ship 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

#906049

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B443D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D656D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#365459

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: #6B443D;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B443D;

CSS Variable

--color-sunken-ship: #6B443D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunken-ship': '#6B443D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B443D] text-[#6B443D]

SCSS

$sunken-ship: #6B443D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B443D?

#6B443D is Sunken Ship, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6B443D warm or cool?

Sunken Ship reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sunken Ship?

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

What colors pair well with Sunken Ship?

Sunken Ship 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 Sunken Ship?

You can download Sunken Ship 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 Sunken Ship?

The hex code is #6B443D. In RGB it's 107, 68, 61, and in HSL it's 9°, 27%, 33%.

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