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Moussaka

#6D2A13

RGB 109, 42, 19 · HSL 15°, 70%, 25% · CMYK 0, 61, 83, 57

Moussaka is #6D2A13 in HEX — rgb(109, 42, 19), hsl(15°, 70%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 83%, 57%).

Moussaka pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 70%, 25%. 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#6D2A13

RGB109, 42, 19

HSL15°, 70%, 25%

HSV15°, 83%, 43%

CMYK0, 61, 83, 57

Decimal7154195

CSS RGBrgb(109, 42, 19)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 70%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 6.6 · #732318

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 7.1 · #7C2A1C

Dulux

Copper Puzzle S07E9

ΔE 7.4 · #803B26

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 7.9 · #7B3728

Benjamin Moore

Country HC-183

ΔE 8 · #772D24

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 9.4 · #763C28

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 10.1 · #8B3C2A

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 11.1 · #8B3D2F

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 11.6 · #8E3F21

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 12.4 · #864633

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 12.4 · #843D34

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 14.9 · #8F4C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 15.5 · #894C3B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.5 · #9A4039

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 16.8 · #7F3639

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 20.5 · #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

#6D2A13

#13566C

Analogous

#6C1329

#6D2A13

#6C5613

Triadic

#6D2A13

#136C29

#29136C

Split-Complementary

#6D2A13

#136C56

#13296C

Tetradic

#6D2A13

#296C13

#13566C

#56136C

Monochromatic

#160804

#2B1108

#6D2A13

#AD421F

#DD643C

Rectangle

#6D2A13

#566C13

#13566C

#29136C

Compound

#6D2A13

#6C5613

#13566C

#13296C

Variations

Lighter

#AD421F

#D16A48

#DDAC9B

Darker

#58200E

#3E1608

#250C04

Saturation

#4D3932

#6C2913

#76250A

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

10.55:1

AAA

vs Black

1.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D2A13

#51490D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D2A13

#3C3C17

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D2A13

#6C2A30

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Moussaka 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

#914C29

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D2A13

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E514E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#164656

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: #6D2A13;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D2A13;

CSS Variable

--color-moussaka: #6D2A13;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moussaka': '#6D2A13' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D2A13] text-[#6D2A13]

SCSS

$moussaka: #6D2A13;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D2A13?

#6D2A13 is Moussaka, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #6D2A13 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moussaka?

Moussaka 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 Moussaka?

Moussaka 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 Moussaka?

You can download Moussaka 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 Moussaka?

The hex code is #6D2A13. In RGB it's 109, 42, 19, and in HSL it's 15°, 70%, 25%.

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