REDS

Festive Bordeaux

#6E0F12

RGB 110, 15, 18 · HSL 358°, 76%, 25% · CMYK 0, 86, 84, 57

Festive Bordeaux is #6E0F12 in HEX — rgb(110, 15, 18), hsl(358°, 76%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 86%, 84%, 57%).

Festive Bordeaux pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 76%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#6E0F12

RGB110, 15, 18

HSL358°, 76%, 25%

HSV358°, 86%, 43%

CMYK0, 86, 84, 57

Decimal7212818

CSS RGBrgb(110, 15, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 76%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 4.7 · #781F19

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 6.8 · #732318

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 7 · #6A191B

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 8.8 · #7C2A1C

Behr

New Brick S-H-200

ΔE 10 · #892B2A

Dulux

Red Back SB7F9

ΔE 12.6 · #922F30

Kilz

Haute Red TB-97

ΔE 13.4 · #8A3234

Sherwin-Williams

Fired Brick SW6335

ΔE 14.1 · #83382A

Vista Paint

Romantic Night C-1137

ΔE 14.2 · #943136

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.5 · #9B2C2C

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 15.4 · #90343A

Valspar

Cut Ruby 1009-4

ΔE 16.1 · #8C363B

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 17.1 · #9A4039

PPG

Blaze 13-16

ΔE 17.9 · #9D3E3F

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 18.4 · #A53B3D

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 19.7 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#6E0F12

#0F706D

Analogous

#700F43

#6E0F12

#703D0F

Triadic

#6E0F12

#13700F

#0F1370

Split-Complementary

#6E0F12

#0F703D

#0F4370

Tetradic

#6E0F12

#43700F

#0F706D

#3D0F70

Monochromatic

#160304

#2D0607

#6E0F12

#B4181E

#E3353B

Rectangle

#6E0F12

#706D0F

#0F706D

#0F1370

Compound

#6E0F12

#703D0F

#0F706D

#0F4370

Variations

Lighter

#B4181E

#D64247

#E0989B

Darker

#5C0A0D

#400608

#260304

Saturation

#4E3132

#700F13

#78080B

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

12.07:1

AAA

vs Black

1.74:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E0F12

#4B430A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E0F12

#313112

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E0F12

#6C161F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Festive Bordeaux 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

#923829

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E0F12

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F3D4D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#135957

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: #6E0F12;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E0F12;

CSS Variable

--color-festive-bordeaux: #6E0F12;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'festive-bordeaux': '#6E0F12' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E0F12] text-[#6E0F12]

SCSS

$festive-bordeaux: #6E0F12;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E0F12?

#6E0F12 is Festive Bordeaux, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6E0F12 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Festive Bordeaux?

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

What colors pair well with Festive Bordeaux?

Festive Bordeaux 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 Festive Bordeaux?

You can download Festive Bordeaux 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 Festive Bordeaux?

The hex code is #6E0F12. In RGB it's 110, 15, 18, and in HSL it's 358°, 76%, 25%.

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