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Bordéaux

#6D4652

RGB 109, 70, 82 · HSL 342°, 22%, 35% · CMYK 0, 36, 25, 57

Bordéaux is #6D4652 in HEX — rgb(109, 70, 82), hsl(342°, 22%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 25%, 57%).

Bordéaux pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 22%, 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#6D4652

RGB109, 70, 82

HSL342°, 22%, 35%

HSV342°, 36%, 43%

CMYK0, 36, 25, 57

Decimal7161426

CSS RGBrgb(109, 70, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 22%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bordéaux 1365

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 1.5 · #69444F

Behr

Mixed Berry Jam UL100-21

ΔE 1.6 · #694451

Dulux

Cryptic Light S48D8

ΔE 1.7 · #6D434F

Valspar

Stoic 1010-6

ΔE 3.9 · #724E56

PPG

Chilled Wine 1045-7

ΔE 4.5 · #6D4052

Vista Paint

Beetroot C-1320

ΔE 4.7 · #644349

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 5.2 · #623F45

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.3 · #6D4247

Hallman-Lindsay

Beetroot historic-beetroot

ΔE 5.4 · #663F44

Kilz

Cranberry Spice LA290-01

ΔE 6.1 · #7E4E5E

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 9.9 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.9 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.6 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 12.6 · #4D3E45

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 16.7 · #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

#6D4652

#466D61

Analogous

#6D4665

#6D4652

#6D4D46

Triadic

#6D4652

#516D46

#46516D

Split-Complementary

#6D4652

#466D4D

#46656D

Tetradic

#6D4652

#656D46

#466D61

#4D466D

Monochromatic

#100A0C

#3E282F

#6D4652

#9C6374

#B9929E

Rectangle

#6D4652

#6D6146

#466D61

#46516D

Compound

#6D4652

#6D4D46

#466D61

#46656D

Variations

Lighter

#955F70

#AE8994

#CEBCC1

Darker

#583741

#3D252C

#24151A

Saturation

#5F5357

#6D4651

#902343

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

7.93:1

AAA

vs Black

2.65:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6D4652

#585751

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D4652

#4E4E51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D4652

#6B494A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bordéaux 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

#916159

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D4652

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E667D

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.

#395F53

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: #6D4652;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D4652;

CSS Variable

--color-bordéaux: #6D4652;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bordéaux': '#6D4652' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D4652] text-[#6D4652]

SCSS

$bordéaux: #6D4652;

Similar Colors

Bordéaux Red

#6C4551 · ΔE 0.4

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#734450 · ΔE 3.8

Kalamata

#6F505F · ΔE 5.6

New London Burgundy

#754B4E · ΔE 6.2

Dark Walnut

#674A4E · ΔE 6.2

Bottle of Bordéaux

#7D485A · ΔE 7.1

New Pilgrim Red

#674142 · ΔE 7.2

Eggplant

#6D4A61 · ΔE 7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D4652?

#6D4652 is Bordéaux, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6D4652 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bordéaux?

Bordéaux 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 Bordéaux?

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

Where can I download Bordéaux?

You can download Bordéaux 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 Bordéaux?

The hex code is #6D4652. In RGB it's 109, 70, 82, and in HSL it's 342°, 22%, 35%.

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