REDS

Chestnut Brown

#6D1008

RGB 109, 16, 8 · HSL 5°, 86%, 23% · CMYK 0, 85, 93, 57

Chestnut Brown is #6D1008 in HEX — rgb(109, 16, 8), hsl(5°, 86%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 85%, 93%, 57%).

Chestnut Brown pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 86%, 23%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#6D1008

RGB109, 16, 8

HSL5°, 86%, 23%

HSV5°, 93%, 43%

CMYK0, 85, 93, 57

Decimal7147528

CSS RGBrgb(109, 16, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 86%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 5.9 · #781F19

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 7.3 · #732318

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 8.6 · #7C2A1C

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 10.7 · #6A191B

Behr

New Brick S-H-200

ΔE 12.2 · #892B2A

Dulux

Mystery Red SB7E9

ΔE 14.3 · #97332C

Sherwin-Williams

Fired Brick SW6335

ΔE 14.9 · #83382A

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 15.3 · #8B3C2A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 15.4 · #9B2C2C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 16.3 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 16.3 · #8B3D2F

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18.4 · #9A4039

Valspar

Quite Red 1011-3

ΔE 19.1 · #94353C

PPG

Burning Bush 1057-7

ΔE 19.9 · #A0403E

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 20.1 · #A53B3D

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 21.8 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#6D1008

#08656D

Analogous

#6D0832

#6D1008

#6D4308

Triadic

#6D1008

#086D11

#11086D

Split-Complementary

#6D1008

#086D43

#08326D

Tetradic

#6D1008

#326D08

#08656D

#43086D

Monochromatic

#180402

#260603

#6D1008

#B41B0E

#EE3120

Rectangle

#6D1008

#656D08

#08656D

#11086D

Compound

#6D1008

#6D4308

#08656D

#08326D

Variations

Lighter

#B61C0E

#DF4133

#E49891

Darker

#590C05

#3F0702

#250300

Saturation

#4A2E2C

#6D1108

#710D04

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

12.15:1

AAA

vs Black

1.73:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D1008

#4A4200

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D1008

#313109

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D1008

#6C151F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chestnut 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

#913921

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D1008

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E3E45

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#0D5056

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #6D1008;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D1008;

CSS Variable

--color-chestnut-brown: #6D1008;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chestnut-brown': '#6D1008' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D1008] text-[#6D1008]

SCSS

$chestnut-brown: #6D1008;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D1008?

#6D1008 is Chestnut Brown, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6D1008 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chestnut Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Chestnut Brown?

Chestnut 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 Chestnut Brown?

You can download Chestnut 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 Chestnut Brown?

The hex code is #6D1008. In RGB it's 109, 16, 8, and in HSL it's 5°, 86%, 23%.

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