REDS

Hereford Cow Brown

#6C2E1F

RGB 108, 46, 31 · HSL 12°, 55%, 27% · CMYK 0, 57, 71, 58

Hereford Cow Brown is #6C2E1F in HEX — rgb(108, 46, 31), hsl(12°, 55%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 71%, 58%).

Hereford Cow Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 55%, 27%. 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#6C2E1F

RGB108, 46, 31

HSL12°, 55%, 27%

HSV12°, 71%, 42%

CMYK0, 57, 71, 58

Decimal7089695

CSS RGBrgb(108, 46, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 55%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Carriage CW-250

ΔE 4.2 · #723229

Dulux

Burnished Russet S07D9

ΔE 4.2 · #773827

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic Red SW7593

ΔE 4.4 · #703229

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 5.6 · #752B22

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 5.8 · #763C28

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 7 · #7A3F2F

Behr

Red Chipotle S160-7

ΔE 8 · #763431

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 8.7 · #843D34

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 8.8 · #732318

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 8.8 · #7D4235

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 9.9 · #864633

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 11.6 · #763839

PPG

Brick Dust 1056-7

ΔE 11.7 · #86423E

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 11.9 · #85443F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 16.9 · #8F4E4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#6C2E1F

#1F5C6B

Analogous

#6B1F36

#6C2E1F

#6B541F

Triadic

#6C2E1F

#1F6B2E

#2E1F6B

Split-Complementary

#6C2E1F

#1F6B54

#1F366B

Tetradic

#6C2E1F

#366B1F

#1F5C6B

#541F6B

Monochromatic

#140906

#2F150E

#6C2E1F

#A64830

#CE6D55

Rectangle

#6C2E1F

#5C6B1F

#1F5C6B

#2E1F6B

Compound

#6C2E1F

#6B541F

#1F5C6B

#1F366B

Variations

Lighter

#A44730

#C4705B

#D7AFA5

Darker

#572417

#3D180F

#240E08

Saturation

#503E39

#6B2E1F

#7A250F

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

10.25:1

AAA

vs Black

2.05:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6C2E1F

#514A1C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C2E1F

#3E3E21

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C2E1F

#6B2E34

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hereford Cow 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

#904F32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C2E1F

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E5457

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#1F4B56

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: #6C2E1F;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C2E1F;

CSS Variable

--color-hereford-cow-brown: #6C2E1F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hereford-cow-brown': '#6C2E1F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C2E1F] text-[#6C2E1F]

SCSS

$hereford-cow-brown: #6C2E1F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C2E1F?

#6C2E1F is Hereford Cow Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6C2E1F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hereford Cow Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Hereford Cow Brown?

Hereford Cow 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 Hereford Cow Brown?

You can download Hereford Cow 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 Hereford Cow Brown?

The hex code is #6C2E1F. In RGB it's 108, 46, 31, and in HSL it's 12°, 55%, 27%.

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