PURPLES

Forest Fruit Red

#6E2759

RGB 110, 39, 89 · HSL 318°, 48%, 29% · CMYK 0, 65, 19, 57

Forest Fruit Red is #6E2759 in HEX — rgb(110, 39, 89), hsl(318°, 48%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 19%, 57%).

Forest Fruit Red pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 48%, 29%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#6E2759

RGB110, 39, 89

HSL318°, 48%, 29%

HSV318°, 65%, 43%

CMYK0, 65, 19, 57

Decimal7219033

CSS RGBrgb(110, 39, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 48%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Haunting Melody 110D-6

ΔE 2.3 · #712A5F

Dulux

Dynamic Shiraz SB8H8

ΔE 8.3 · #763960

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 8.9 · #652F53

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 9.4 · #7C3D64

Vista Paint

Berry Patch C-1151

ΔE 10.3 · #83335A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 11.3 · #84395D

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 12 · #812A51

Sherwin-Williams

Framboise SW6566

ΔE 12.1 · #7C3655

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 12.3 · #7F4774

Dunn-Edwards

Passionate Plum DEA144

ΔE 12.3 · #753A58

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 15 · #924E7D

Valspar

Brown Cherry 1009-7

ΔE 17.9 · #81465D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 21.8 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 22.6 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 26.9 · #5D3B42

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 36.1 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#6E2759

#266D3C

Analogous

#5F266D

#6E2759

#6D2635

Triadic

#6E2759

#586D26

#26586D

Split-Complementary

#6E2759

#356D26

#266D5F

Tetradic

#6E2759

#6D5F26

#266D3C

#26356D

Monochromatic

#13070F

#35132B

#6E2759

#A63A86

#C964AB

Rectangle

#6E2759

#6D3C26

#266D3C

#26586D

Compound

#6E2759

#6D2635

#266D3C

#266D5F

Variations

Lighter

#A33983

#BF66A4

#D5AAC8

Darker

#591D47

#3E1331

#250B1D

Saturation

#553F4E

#6D2658

#811360

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.01:1

AAA

vs Black

2.10:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E2759

#494D58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E2759

#3B3B54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E2759

#6A3533

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Forest Fruit Red carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#924A5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E2759

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F4F82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#255935

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: #6E2759;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E2759;

CSS Variable

--color-forest-fruit-red: #6E2759;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forest-fruit-red': '#6E2759' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E2759] text-[#6E2759]

SCSS

$forest-fruit-red: #6E2759;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E2759?

#6E2759 is Forest Fruit Red, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #6E2759 warm or cool?

Forest Fruit Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Forest Fruit Red?

Forest Fruit Red works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Forest Fruit Red?

Forest Fruit Red pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Forest Fruit Red?

You can download Forest Fruit Red 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 Forest Fruit Red?

The hex code is #6E2759. In RGB it's 110, 39, 89, and in HSL it's 318°, 48%, 29%.

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