REDS

Moroccan Leather

#6D4444

RGB 109, 68, 68 · HSL 0°, 23%, 35% · CMYK 0, 38, 38, 57

Moroccan Leather is #6D4444 in HEX — rgb(109, 68, 68), hsl(0°, 23%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 38%, 57%).

Moroccan Leather pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 23%, 35%. 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#6D4444

RGB109, 68, 68

HSL0°, 23%, 35%

HSV0°, 38%, 43%

CMYK0, 38, 38, 57

Decimal7160900

CSS RGBrgb(109, 68, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 23%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Moroccan Leather S03D8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 1267

ΔE 1.1 · #6E4344

Behr

Oxford QE-08

ΔE 1.5 · #6A4444

PPG

Chianti 13-06

ΔE 2.2 · #72494A

Vista Paint

Covered Bridge C-1322

ΔE 2.4 · #6B3F3F

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 3 · #6D4247

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 3.3 · #6E423E

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 3.8 · #734A45

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthly Pleasure 102

ΔE 3.8 · #693C3B

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 4.2 · #6F4B46

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 5 · #60393B

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.4 · #6A443B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 6 · #633A34

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 8.7 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 11.1 · #53372C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.1 · #6F595D

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

#6D4444

#456E6E

Analogous

#6E4559

#6D4444

#6E5945

Triadic

#6D4444

#456E45

#45456E

Split-Complementary

#6D4444

#456E59

#45596E

Tetradic

#6D4444

#596E45

#456E6E

#59456E

Monochromatic

#100A0A

#3F2727

#6D4444

#9D6262

#BA9191

Rectangle

#6D4444

#6E6E45

#456E6E

#45456E

Compound

#6D4444

#6E5945

#456E6E

#45596E

Variations

Lighter

#975E5E

#AF8888

#CEBCBC

Darker

#593636

#3E2525

#241515

Saturation

#5F5353

#6E4545

#902222

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

8.20:1

AAA

vs Black

2.56:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D4444

#585543

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D4444

#4D4D44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D4444

#6C4547

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Moroccan Leather 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

#91604E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D4444

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6572

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.

#395F5F

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: #6D4444;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D4444;

CSS Variable

--color-moroccan-leather: #6D4444;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moroccan-leather': '#6D4444' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D4444] text-[#6D4444]

SCSS

$moroccan-leather: #6D4444;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D4444?

#6D4444 is Moroccan Leather, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6D4444 warm or cool?

Moroccan Leather reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moroccan Leather?

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

What colors pair well with Moroccan Leather?

Moroccan Leather 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 Moroccan Leather?

You can download Moroccan Leather 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 Moroccan Leather?

The hex code is #6D4444. In RGB it's 109, 68, 68, and in HSL it's 0°, 23%, 35%.

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