REDS

Preference Red

#6D4247

RGB 109, 66, 71 · HSL 353°, 25%, 34% · CMYK 0, 39, 35, 57

Preference Red is #6D4247 in HEX — rgb(109, 66, 71), hsl(353°, 25%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 35%, 57%).

Preference Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 25%, 34%. 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#6D4247

RGB109, 66, 71

HSL353°, 25%, 34%

HSV353°, 39%, 43%

CMYK0, 39, 35, 57

Decimal7160391

CSS RGBrgb(109, 66, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 25%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

Exact match

Behr

Formal Maroon PPU1-14

ΔE 2.2 · #70474C

PPG

Red Red Wine 1049-7

ΔE 2.4 · #71424A

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 1267

ΔE 2.5 · #6E4344

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 2.5 · #663F44

Dulux

Smoked Flamingo S02D8

ΔE 3 · #674245

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 3.5 · #653A3E

Vista Paint

Covered Bridge C-1322

ΔE 3.6 · #6B3F3F

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 4.5 · #623F45

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 4.9 · #60393B

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 5.2 · #69444F

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 7.9 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 8.4 · #6A443B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.1 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.5 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 13.1 · #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

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

#6D4247

#416C67

Analogous

#6C415C

#6D4247

#6C5241

Triadic

#6D4247

#466C41

#41466C

Split-Complementary

#6D4247

#416C52

#415C6C

Tetradic

#6D4247

#5C6C41

#416C67

#52416C

Monochromatic

#100A0A

#3D2427

#6D4247

#9C5E65

#BA8C92

Rectangle

#6D4247

#6C6741

#416C67

#41466C

Compound

#6D4247

#6C5241

#416C67

#415C6C

Variations

Lighter

#965A61

#AF858A

#CEBABC

Darker

#583337

#3D2326

#241416

Saturation

#5D5052

#6C4146

#8D212D

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

8.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.52:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D4247

#575446

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D4247

#4B4B46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D4247

#6C4446

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Preference Red 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

#915E50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D4247

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6375

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#375C58

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: #6D4247;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D4247;

CSS Variable

--color-preference-red: #6D4247;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'preference-red': '#6D4247' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D4247] text-[#6D4247]

SCSS

$preference-red: #6D4247;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D4247?

#6D4247 is Preference Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6D4247 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Preference Red?

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

What colors pair well with Preference Red?

Preference Red 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 Preference Red?

You can download Preference Red 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 Preference Red?

The hex code is #6D4247. In RGB it's 109, 66, 71, and in HSL it's 353°, 25%, 34%.

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