BROWNS

Red Mane

#6D3D2A

RGB 109, 61, 42 · HSL 17°, 44%, 30% · CMYK 0, 44, 61, 57

Red Mane is #6D3D2A in HEX — rgb(109, 61, 42), hsl(17°, 44%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 61%, 57%).

Red Mane pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 17°, 44%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#6D3D2A

RGB109, 61, 42

HSL17°, 44%, 30%

HSV17°, 61%, 43%

CMYK0, 44, 61, 57

Decimal7159082

CSS RGBrgb(109, 61, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 44%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 1.3 · #6C3B2A

Dulux

Red Mane S07C9

ΔE 1.4 · #6D3B2A

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 2.5 · #74412D

Benjamin Moore

Charlton CW-265

ΔE 3.2 · #6A3E2E

Vista Paint

Valentino C-45

ΔE 5.5 · #7D4534

Hallman-Lindsay

Valentino 46

ΔE 6.4 · #7F4738

Sherwin-Williams

Rugged Brown SW6062

ΔE 7.5 · #694336

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 8.3 · #7C503F

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 8.4 · #7B453E

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 9.3 · #864633

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 9.8 · #805045

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 10.2 · #784340

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.6 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.2 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.9 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 14.9 · #8F4E4D

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 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

#6D3D2A

#2B5B6E

Analogous

#6E2B39

#6D3D2A

#6E602B

Triadic

#6D3D2A

#2B6E3E

#3E2B6E

Split-Complementary

#6D3D2A

#2B6E60

#2B396E

Tetradic

#6D3D2A

#396E2B

#2B5B6E

#602B6E

Monochromatic

#120A07

#371F15

#6D3D2A

#A55D40

#C6866C

Rectangle

#6D3D2A

#5B6E2B

#2B5B6E

#3E2B6E

Compound

#6D3D2A

#6E602B

#2B5B6E

#2B396E

Variations

Lighter

#A25B3F

#BC836C

#D4B8AD

Darker

#593121

#3E2116

#25130C

Saturation

#574842

#6E3E2B

#843515

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.93:1

AAA

vs Black

2.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D3D2A

#575028

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D3D2A

#48482D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D3D2A

#6D3C40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Red Mane grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#915A3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D3D2A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E5F5F

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.

#294C59

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: #6D3D2A;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D3D2A;

CSS Variable

--color-red-mane: #6D3D2A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-mane': '#6D3D2A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D3D2A] text-[#6D3D2A]

SCSS

$red-mane: #6D3D2A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D3D2A?

#6D3D2A is Red Mane, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #6D3D2A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Mane?

Red Mane works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Red Mane?

Red Mane pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red Mane?

You can download Red Mane 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 Red Mane?

The hex code is #6D3D2A. In RGB it's 109, 61, 42, and in HSL it's 17°, 44%, 30%.

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