REDS

Chestnut Peel

#6D3C32

RGB 109, 60, 50 · HSL 10°, 37%, 31% · CMYK 0, 45, 54, 57

Chestnut Peel is #6D3C32 in HEX — rgb(109, 60, 50), hsl(10°, 37%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 54%, 57%).

Chestnut Peel pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 37%, 31%. 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#6D3C32

RGB109, 60, 50

HSL10°, 37%, 31%

HSV10°, 54%, 43%

CMYK0, 45, 54, 57

Decimal7158834

CSS RGBrgb(109, 60, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 37%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pancake 2104-10

ΔE 3.1 · #724336

Dulux

Volcanic Brick S06D8

ΔE 3.2 · #72433A

Behr

October Leaves S210-7

ΔE 3.6 · #774337

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 3.9 · #693834

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 4.4 · #6C3B2A

Sherwin-Williams

Aurora Brown SW2837

ΔE 5 · #6A4238

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Crush 81

ΔE 5 · #73413E

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 5.1 · #7B453E

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 5.6 · #784340

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 6.4 · #6A443B

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 6.6 · #6B443D

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 7 · #683839

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.8 · #67272A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 10.9 · #6D4247

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.3 · #53372C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.6 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#6D3C32

#32636C

Analogous

#6C3245

#6D3C32

#6C5932

Triadic

#6D3C32

#326C3C

#3C326C

Split-Complementary

#6D3C32

#326C59

#32456C

Tetradic

#6D3C32

#456C32

#32636C

#59326C

Monochromatic

#110A08

#381F1A

#6D3C32

#A1584A

#C08377

Rectangle

#6D3C32

#636C32

#32636C

#3C326C

Compound

#6D3C32

#6C5932

#32636C

#32456C

Variations

Lighter

#9D5648

#B77F74

#D1B7B1

Darker

#582F27

#3D201A

#24120F

Saturation

#584946

#6C3C32

#852B19

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

8.96:1

AAA

vs Black

2.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D3C32

#565031

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D3C32

#474733

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D3C32

#6C3C40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chestnut Peel 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

#915A41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D3C32

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E5F65

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#2E5158

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: #6D3C32;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D3C32;

CSS Variable

--color-chestnut-peel: #6D3C32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chestnut-peel': '#6D3C32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D3C32] text-[#6D3C32]

SCSS

$chestnut-peel: #6D3C32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D3C32?

#6D3C32 is Chestnut Peel, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6D3C32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chestnut Peel?

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

What colors pair well with Chestnut Peel?

Chestnut Peel 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 Peel?

You can download Chestnut Peel 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 Peel?

The hex code is #6D3C32. In RGB it's 109, 60, 50, and in HSL it's 10°, 37%, 31%.

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