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Cryptic Light

#6D434E

RGB 109, 67, 78 · HSL 344°, 24%, 35% · CMYK 0, 39, 28, 57

Cryptic Light is #6D434E in HEX — rgb(109, 67, 78), hsl(344°, 24%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 28%, 57%).

Cryptic Light pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 24%, 35%. 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#6D434E

RGB109, 67, 78

HSL344°, 24%, 35%

HSV344°, 39%, 43%

CMYK0, 39, 28, 57

Decimal7160654

CSS RGBrgb(109, 67, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 24%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cryptic Light S48D8

ΔE 0.6 · #6D434F

Benjamin Moore

Bordéaux 1365

ΔE 1.9 · #6D4652

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 2.4 · #69444F

Behr

Mixed Berry Jam UL100-21

ΔE 2.9 · #694451

PPG

Red Red Wine 1049-7

ΔE 3.3 · #71424A

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 3.9 · #6D4247

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 4.3 · #663F44

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 4.8 · #623F45

Vista Paint

Beetroot C-1320

ΔE 4.9 · #644349

Valspar

Stoic 1010-6

ΔE 5 · #724E56

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 6 · #743E4F

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10 · #583F40

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.2 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 12.1 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 15.9 · #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 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

#6D434E

#446F63

Analogous

#6F4465

#6D434E

#6F4E44

Triadic

#6D434E

#4F6F44

#444F6F

Split-Complementary

#6D434E

#446F4E

#44656F

Tetradic

#6D434E

#656F44

#446F63

#4E446F

Monochromatic

#100A0B

#3F272D

#6D434E

#9E6171

#BB909C

Rectangle

#6D434E

#6F6344

#446F63

#444F6F

Compound

#6D434E

#6F4E44

#446F63

#44656F

Variations

Lighter

#985D6D

#B08792

#CFBBC0

Darker

#59353F

#3E242B

#241519

Saturation

#605356

#6F444F

#91223F

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

8.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D434E

#57554D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D434E

#4C4C4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D434E

#6B4647

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cryptic Light 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

#915F56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D434E

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E647A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#395F55

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: #6D434E;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D434E;

CSS Variable

--color-cryptic-light: #6D434E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cryptic-light': '#6D434E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D434E] text-[#6D434E]

SCSS

$cryptic-light: #6D434E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D434E?

#6D434E is Cryptic Light, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6D434E warm or cool?

Cryptic Light reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cryptic Light?

Cryptic Light 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 Cryptic Light?

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

Where can I download Cryptic Light?

You can download Cryptic Light 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 Cryptic Light?

The hex code is #6D434E. In RGB it's 109, 67, 78, and in HSL it's 344°, 24%, 35%.

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