REDS

Deep Cherrywood

#6B473D

RGB 107, 71, 61 · HSL 13°, 27%, 33% · CMYK 0, 34, 43, 58

Deep Cherrywood is #6B473D in HEX — rgb(107, 71, 61), hsl(13°, 27%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 43%, 58%).

Deep Cherrywood pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#6B473D

RGB107, 71, 61

HSL13°, 27%, 33%

HSV13°, 43%, 42%

CMYK0, 34, 43, 58

Decimal7030589

CSS RGBrgb(107, 71, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 27%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 1.5 · #6A443B

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 2.3 · #6B443D

Benjamin Moore

Barrel 2098-10

ΔE 2.4 · #68483B

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 2.4 · #6C483A

Hallman-Lindsay

Evolution 130

ΔE 2.5 · #704A3D

Sherwin-Williams

Aurora Brown SW2837

ΔE 2.7 · #6A4238

Vista Paint

Evoultion C-129

ΔE 2.8 · #714C3F

Behr

Leather Clutch MQ1-62

ΔE 3.2 · #744E44

Dulux

Basset Brown S09D8

ΔE 3.3 · #64463D

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 3.6 · #6F4B46

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 4.5 · #694A39

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 5.8 · #633A34

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.9 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.5 · #53372C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.1 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 10.1 · #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

#6B473D

#3D616B

Analogous

#6B3D4A

#6B473D

#6B5E3D

Triadic

#6B473D

#3D6B47

#473D6B

Split-Complementary

#6B473D

#3D6B5E

#3D4A6B

Tetradic

#6B473D

#4A6B3D

#3D616B

#5E3D6B

Monochromatic

#100B09

#3A2722

#6B473D

#9B6859

#BA9287

Rectangle

#6B473D

#616B3D

#3D616B

#473D6B

Compound

#6B473D

#6B5E3D

#3D616B

#3D4A6B

Variations

Lighter

#966456

#B08B81

#CFBDB8

Darker

#563930

#3C2621

#231613

Saturation

#5B504D

#6B473D

#8A361F

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

8.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.59:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6B473D

#5A553C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B473D

#4F4F3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B473D

#6B4649

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Cherrywood 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

#906249

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B473D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D676D

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.

#365259

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: #6B473D;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B473D;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-cherrywood: #6B473D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-cherrywood': '#6B473D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B473D] text-[#6B473D]

SCSS

$deep-cherrywood: #6B473D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B473D?

#6B473D is Deep Cherrywood, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6B473D warm or cool?

Deep Cherrywood reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deep Cherrywood?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Cherrywood?

Deep Cherrywood 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 Deep Cherrywood?

You can download Deep Cherrywood 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 Deep Cherrywood?

The hex code is #6B473D. In RGB it's 107, 71, 61, and in HSL it's 13°, 27%, 33%.

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