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Centipede Brown

#6D2400

RGB 109, 36, 0 · HSL 20°, 100%, 21% · CMYK 0, 67, 100, 57

Centipede Brown is #6D2400 in HEX — rgb(109, 36, 0), hsl(20°, 100%, 21%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 100%, 57%).

Centipede Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 100%, 21%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#6D2400

RGB109, 36, 0

HSL20°, 100%, 21%

HSV20°, 100%, 43%

CMYK0, 67, 100, 57

Decimal7152640

CSS RGBrgb(109, 36, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 100%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 10.3 · #7C2A1C

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 10.7 · #732318

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 11.8 · #8E3F21

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 12.3 · #781F19

Dulux

Copper Puzzle S07E9

ΔE 13.1 · #803B26

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 13.9 · #8B3C2A

Benjamin Moore

Country HC-183

ΔE 14.6 · #772D24

Sherwin-Williams

Fired Brick SW6335

ΔE 14.6 · #83382A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 16 · #8B3D2F

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 18.2 · #9D3A2F

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 18.4 · #864633

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 20.2 · #9A4039

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 20.3 · #8F4C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 21.6 · #A14C3F

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 22.6 · #A85341

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 24.8 · #A04344

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6D2400

#00476B

Analogous

#6B0012

#6D2400

#6B5900

Triadic

#6D2400

#006B24

#24006B

Split-Complementary

#6D2400

#006B59

#00126B

Tetradic

#6D2400

#126B00

#00476B

#59006B

Monochromatic

#1A0900

#1F0A00

#6D2400

#B83D00

#FF5805

Rectangle

#6D2400

#476B00

#00476B

#24006B

Compound

#6D2400

#6B5900

#00476B

#00126B

Variations

Lighter

#BC3F00

#ED641F

#EAA887

Darker

#561D00

#3B1400

#220B00

Saturation

#463025

#6B2400

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

11.04:1

AAA

vs Black

1.90:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D2400

#4F4600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D2400

#393908

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D2400

#6C242C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Centipede Brown reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#91481B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D2400

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E4D3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#093A53

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: #6D2400;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D2400;

CSS Variable

--color-centipede-brown: #6D2400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'centipede-brown': '#6D2400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D2400] text-[#6D2400]

SCSS

$centipede-brown: #6D2400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D2400?

#6D2400 is Centipede Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #6D2400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Centipede Brown?

Centipede Brown works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Centipede Brown?

Centipede Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Centipede Brown?

You can download Centipede 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 Centipede Brown?

The hex code is #6D2400. In RGB it's 109, 36, 0, and in HSL it's 20°, 100%, 21%.

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