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Cabernet Craving

#6D3445

RGB 109, 52, 69 · HSL 342°, 35%, 32% · CMYK 0, 52, 37, 57

Cabernet Craving is #6D3445 in HEX — rgb(109, 52, 69), hsl(342°, 35%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 37%, 57%).

Cabernet Craving pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 35%, 32%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#6D3445

RGB109, 52, 69

HSL342°, 35%, 32%

HSV342°, 52%, 43%

CMYK0, 52, 37, 57

Decimal7156805

CSS RGBrgb(109, 52, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 35%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sophistication C-114

ΔE 1 · #6F3445

Hallman-Lindsay

Sophistication 115

ΔE 1.9 · #713545

Dulux

Grapeshot S47G9

ΔE 3.2 · #70384D

Benjamin Moore

Radicchio CC-32

ΔE 3.3 · #6A3642

Behr

Burnt Tile 150F-7

ΔE 4 · #662B40

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 4.1 · #743E4F

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 4.4 · #673649

Sherwin-Williams

Burgundy SW6300

ΔE 5.1 · #63333E

PPG

Purple Cabbage 18-24

ΔE 6 · #7C3F55

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 6.9 · #763B42

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.4 · #6D4247

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.4 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 12.4 · #652F53

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 14 · #7E3738

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 16.4 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 19.9 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#6D3445

#356E5D

Analogous

#6E3563

#6D3445

#6E4035

Triadic

#6D3445

#466E35

#35466E

Split-Complementary

#6D3445

#356E40

#35636E

Tetradic

#6D3445

#636E35

#356E5D

#40356E

Monochromatic

#11080B

#3B1C25

#6D3445

#A24E67

#C07C91

Rectangle

#6D3445

#6E5D35

#356E5D

#35466E

Compound

#6D3445

#6E4035

#356E5D

#35636E

Variations

Lighter

#9D4C64

#B6788B

#D1B3BC

Darker

#592938

#3E1C26

#251016

Saturation

#5A494E

#6E3546

#891B3C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.43:1

AAA

vs Black

2.23:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D3445

#514E44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D3445

#424243

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D3445

#6B393A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cabernet Craving strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#91544F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D3445

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E5973

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#315A4E

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: #6D3445;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D3445;

CSS Variable

--color-cabernet-craving: #6D3445;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cabernet-craving': '#6D3445' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D3445] text-[#6D3445]

SCSS

$cabernet-craving: #6D3445;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D3445?

#6D3445 is Cabernet Craving, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6D3445 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cabernet Craving?

Cabernet Craving works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cabernet Craving?

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

Where can I download Cabernet Craving?

You can download Cabernet Craving 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 Cabernet Craving?

The hex code is #6D3445. In RGB it's 109, 52, 69, and in HSL it's 342°, 35%, 32%.

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