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Claret Violet

#6E1C34

RGB 110, 28, 52 · HSL 342°, 59%, 27% · CMYK 0, 75, 53, 57

Claret Violet is #6E1C34 in HEX — rgb(110, 28, 52), hsl(342°, 59%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 53%, 57%).

Claret Violet pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 59%, 27%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#6E1C34

RGB110, 28, 52

HSL342°, 59%, 27%

HSV342°, 75%, 43%

CMYK0, 75, 53, 57

Decimal7216180

CSS RGBrgb(110, 28, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 59%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Claret Violet 4004

Exact match

Behr

Red Red Wine S-H-130

ΔE 2.8 · #74203B

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 7.3 · #722933

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 8 · #7E2A37

Vista Paint

Cordova Burgundy C-115

ΔE 8.3 · #783240

Hallman-Lindsay

Cordova Burgundy 116

ΔE 10.1 · #7C3744

Sherwin-Williams

Wild Currant SW7583

ΔE 10.2 · #7C3239

Benjamin Moore

Crushed 2076-10

ΔE 10.7 · #8E2E49

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 11 · #783741

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 11.1 · #67272A

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 12.1 · #922E4A

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 13.5 · #813E45

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 13.5 · #7E3738

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 18.3 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 20.9 · #732318

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 22.5 · #9A4039

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 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

#6E1C34

#1C6D55

Analogous

#6D1C5D

#6E1C34

#6D2C1C

Triadic

#6E1C34

#356D1C

#1C356D

Split-Complementary

#6E1C34

#1C6D2C

#1C5D6D

Tetradic

#6E1C34

#5D6D1C

#1C6D55

#2C1C6D

Monochromatic

#14050A

#310D17

#6E1C34

#AA2C52

#D25177

Rectangle

#6E1C34

#6D551C

#1C6D55

#1C356D

Compound

#6E1C34

#6D2C1C

#1C6D55

#1C5D6D

Variations

Lighter

#A92B51

#C75779

#D9A3B3

Darker

#591529

#3E0D1C

#250710

Saturation

#513940

#6D1C35

#7C0E2F

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

11.18:1

AAA

vs Black

1.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E1C34

#4B4732

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E1C34

#353532

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E1C34

#6C2528

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Claret Violet 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

#924242

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E1C34

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F4766

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#1D5846

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: #6E1C34;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E1C34;

CSS Variable

--color-claret-violet: #6E1C34;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'claret-violet': '#6E1C34' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E1C34] text-[#6E1C34]

SCSS

$claret-violet: #6E1C34;

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#763637 · ΔE 13.4

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#8B383E · ΔE 13.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E1C34?

#6E1C34 is Claret Violet, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6E1C34 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Claret Violet?

Claret Violet 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 Claret Violet?

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

Where can I download Claret Violet?

You can download Claret Violet 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 Claret Violet?

The hex code is #6E1C34. In RGB it's 110, 28, 52, and in HSL it's 342°, 59%, 27%.

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