REDS

Henna Red

#6E3530

RGB 110, 53, 48 · HSL 5°, 39%, 31% · CMYK 0, 52, 56, 57

Henna Red is #6E3530 in HEX — rgb(110, 53, 48), hsl(5°, 39%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 56%, 57%).

Henna Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 39%, 31%. 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#6E3530

RGB110, 53, 48

HSL5°, 39%, 31%

HSV5°, 56%, 43%

CMYK0, 52, 56, 57

Decimal7222576

CSS RGBrgb(110, 53, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 39%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Henna Red S04E9

ΔE 1.3 · #6D3330

Benjamin Moore

Arroyo 2085-10

ΔE 1.4 · #6F3832

Sherwin-Williams

Crabby Apple SW7592

ΔE 3.4 · #753531

Behr

Tuscan Russet UL110-1

ΔE 3.8 · #713A39

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 4.3 · #763839

Vista Paint

Spice Variety K-1096

ΔE 4.4 · #693834

Hallman-Lindsay

Fruitful Orchard 101

ΔE 5.8 · #773B3E

Kilz

Rich Leather LB290-02

ΔE 6.4 · #784340

PPG

Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7

ΔE 6.5 · #7B453E

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 6.5 · #67272A

RAL

Oxide Red 3009

ΔE 7 · #642424

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7 · #7E3738

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 7.8 · #85443F

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 11.3 · #4F2318

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 11.8 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 16.5 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#6E3530

#30696E

Analogous

#6E304A

#6E3530

#6E5430

Triadic

#6E3530

#306E35

#35306E

Split-Complementary

#6E3530

#306E54

#304A6E

Tetradic

#6E3530

#4A6E30

#30696E

#54306E

Monochromatic

#120908

#391C19

#6E3530

#A34F48

#C27B75

Rectangle

#6E3530

#696E30

#30696E

#35306E

Compound

#6E3530

#6E5430

#30696E

#304A6E

Variations

Lighter

#9F4D46

#B87872

#D2B3B1

Darker

#592A25

#3E1C19

#25100E

Saturation

#584746

#6E3530

#862118

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

9.48:1

AAA

vs Black

2.21:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E3530

#544E2E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E3530

#434331

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E3530

#6D363A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Henna Red 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

#92543F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E3530

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F5963

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#2D5659

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: #6E3530;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E3530;

CSS Variable

--color-henna-red: #6E3530;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'henna-red': '#6E3530' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E3530] text-[#6E3530]

SCSS

$henna-red: #6E3530;

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#783934 · ΔE 3.6

Dinner Party

#763637 · ΔE 4.3

Cottage Red

#662A25 · ΔE 4.7

Brick Red

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E3530?

#6E3530 is Henna Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6E3530 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Henna Red?

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

What colors pair well with Henna Red?

Henna Red 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 Henna Red?

You can download Henna 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 Henna Red?

The hex code is #6E3530. In RGB it's 110, 53, 48, and in HSL it's 5°, 39%, 31%.

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