PINKS
Bordéaux Red
#6C4551
Bordéaux Red pulls into the balanced end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 22%, 35%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Bordéaux Red 1365
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6C4551?
#6C4551 is Bordéaux Red, a mid pink with a warm undertone.
Is #6C4551 warm or cool?
Bordéaux Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Bordéaux Red?
Bordéaux Red works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Bordéaux Red?
Bordéaux Red pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Bordéaux Red?
You can download Bordéaux 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 RGB value of #6C4551?
#6C4551 converts to RGB 108, 69, 81.