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Red Lilac

#6D3F5B

RGB 109, 63, 91 · HSL 323°, 27%, 34% · CMYK 0, 42, 17, 57

Red Lilac is #6D3F5B in HEX — rgb(109, 63, 91), hsl(323°, 27%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 17%, 57%).

Red Lilac pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 27%, 34%. 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#6D3F5B

RGB109, 63, 91

HSL323°, 27%, 34%

HSV323°, 42%, 43%

CMYK0, 42, 17, 57

Decimal7159643

CSS RGBrgb(109, 63, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 27%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Primitive Plum DEA195

ΔE 2.9 · #663C55

Dulux

Scintillating Violet S46F8

ΔE 3.7 · #764665

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 3.8 · #6B4157

Vista Paint

Lavender Suede K-1238

ΔE 4.9 · #713B5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Honor 1166

ΔE 4.9 · #69354F

PPG

Royal Plum 1178-7

ΔE 5.4 · #654161

Benjamin Moore

Grape 2074-10

ΔE 5.7 · #63344B

Valspar

Magician's Cloak 1009-8

ΔE 6.2 · #794E6C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 6.3 · #5E3D5A

Sherwin-Williams

Fabulous Grape SW6293

ΔE 6.3 · #6D344F

Behr

Japanese Maple 120F-6

ΔE 6.9 · #654153

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.6 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 13.6 · #5D3B42

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 17.6 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 25.1 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#6D3F5B

#3F6E51

Analogous

#693F6E

#6D3F5B

#6E3F45

Triadic

#6D3F5B

#5C6E3F

#3F5C6E

Split-Complementary

#6D3F5B

#456E3F

#3F6E69

Tetradic

#6D3F5B

#6E693F

#3F6E51

#3F456E

Monochromatic

#10090E

#3E2334

#6D3F5B

#9F5B85

#BC8AA9

Rectangle

#6D3F5B

#6E513F

#3F6E51

#3F5C6E

Compound

#6D3F5B

#6E3F45

#3F6E51

#3F6E69

Variations

Lighter

#995880

#B1839F

#CFB9C7

Darker

#59324A

#3E2233

#24131E

Saturation

#5E5058

#6E3F5C

#8E2064

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

8.36:1

AAA

vs Black

2.51:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D3F5B

#53545A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D3F5B

#494958

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D3F5B

#6A4645

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Red Lilac 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

#915C5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D3F5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6184

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#375C45

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: #6D3F5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D3F5B;

CSS Variable

--color-red-lilac: #6D3F5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-lilac': '#6D3F5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D3F5B] text-[#6D3F5B]

SCSS

$red-lilac: #6D3F5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D3F5B?

#6D3F5B is Red Lilac, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6D3F5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Lilac?

Red Lilac 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 Red Lilac?

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

Where can I download Red Lilac?

You can download Red Lilac 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 Lilac?

The hex code is #6D3F5B. In RGB it's 109, 63, 91, and in HSL it's 323°, 27%, 34%.

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