REDS

Mayan Red

#6C4A43

RGB 108, 74, 67 · HSL 10°, 23%, 34% · CMYK 0, 31, 38, 58

Mayan Red is #6C4A43 in HEX — rgb(108, 74, 67), hsl(10°, 23%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 38%, 58%).

Mayan Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 23%, 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#6C4A43

RGB108, 74, 67

HSL10°, 23%, 34%

HSV10°, 38%, 42%

CMYK0, 31, 38, 58

Decimal7096899

CSS RGBrgb(108, 74, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 23%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 1.6 · #6F4B46

PPG

Warm Mahogany 1060-7

ΔE 2.1 · #6D4741

Behr

Spanish Chestnut N160-6

ΔE 2.7 · #6F5049

Dunn-Edwards

Buffalo Herd DE6056

ΔE 2.9 · #705046

Dulux

Basset Brown S09D8

ΔE 3 · #64463D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 3.5 · #6A443B

Benjamin Moore

Nicolson CW-270

ΔE 3.6 · #65423E

Vista Paint

Evoultion C-129

ΔE 4.2 · #714C3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Evolution 130

ΔE 4.5 · #704A3D

Sherwin-Williams

Fairfax Brown SW2856

ΔE 4.9 · #61463A

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 5.4 · #624A3E

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 5.9 · #654F48

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 7.1 · #633A34

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.5 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 9.6 · #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

#6C4A43

#43646B

Analogous

#6B4350

#6C4A43

#6B5D43

Triadic

#6C4A43

#436B49

#49436B

Split-Complementary

#6C4A43

#436B5D

#43506B

Tetradic

#6C4A43

#506B43

#43646B

#5D436B

Monochromatic

#100B0A

#3C2925

#6C4A43

#9A6A60

#B8958E

Rectangle

#6C4A43

#646B43

#43646B

#49436B

Compound

#6C4A43

#6B5D43

#43646B

#43506B

Variations

Lighter

#94665D

#AE8D86

#CEBEBB

Darker

#563A35

#3C2824

#231714

Saturation

#5D5351

#6B4943

#8C3321

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

7.78:1

AAA

vs Black

2.70:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6C4A43

#5B5742

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C4A43

#515144

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C4A43

#6C4A4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mayan Red 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

#90644D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C4A43

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6972

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.

#37565C

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: #6C4A43;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C4A43;

CSS Variable

--color-mayan-red: #6C4A43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mayan-red': '#6C4A43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C4A43] text-[#6C4A43]

SCSS

$mayan-red: #6C4A43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C4A43?

#6C4A43 is Mayan Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6C4A43 warm or cool?

Mayan Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mayan Red?

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

What colors pair well with Mayan Red?

Mayan Red 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 Mayan Red?

You can download Mayan 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 hex code for Mayan Red?

The hex code is #6C4A43. In RGB it's 108, 74, 67, and in HSL it's 10°, 23%, 34%.

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