REDS

Dark Cherry Tart

#6E3940

RGB 110, 57, 64 · HSL 352°, 32%, 33% · CMYK 0, 48, 42, 57

Dark Cherry Tart is #6E3940 in HEX — rgb(110, 57, 64), hsl(352°, 32%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 42%, 57%).

Dark Cherry Tart pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 32%, 33%. 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#6E3940

RGB110, 57, 64

HSL352°, 32%, 33%

HSV352°, 48%, 43%

CMYK0, 48, 42, 57

Decimal7223616

CSS RGBrgb(110, 57, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 32%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dark Cherry Tart K-1227

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Fine Wine SW6307

ΔE 1.9 · #723941

Dulux

Ripening Grape S48D9

ΔE 2.4 · #6F3944

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 2.5 · #723F45

Benjamin Moore

Raisin 2083-10

ΔE 3 · #743940

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 3.2 · #763B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen's Rose 95

ΔE 3.3 · #753A40

Behr

Leather Bound 170F-7

ΔE 3.6 · #66353F

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 4 · #683839

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.5 · #6D4247

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 6.7 · #743E4F

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8.7 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 9.9 · #67272A

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 10.8 · #7E3738

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.4 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 15.2 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#6E3940

#396F68

Analogous

#6F395B

#6E3940

#6F4D39

Triadic

#6E3940

#406F39

#39406F

Split-Complementary

#6E3940

#396F4D

#395B6F

Tetradic

#6E3940

#5B6F39

#396F68

#4D396F

Monochromatic

#11090A

#3D1F23

#6E3940

#A2535E

#BF828B

Rectangle

#6E3940

#6F6839

#396F68

#39406F

Compound

#6E3940

#6F4D39

#396F68

#395B6F

Variations

Lighter

#9C505B

#B47D84

#D1B6B9

Darker

#5A2D33

#3F1E22

#251114

Saturation

#5C4C4E

#6F3940

#8C1D2B

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

9.04:1

AAA

vs Black

2.32:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E3940

#54503F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E3940

#46463F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E3940

#6D3C3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark Cherry Tart 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

#92574B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E3940

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F5C6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#345B56

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: #6E3940;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E3940;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-cherry-tart: #6E3940;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-cherry-tart': '#6E3940' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E3940] text-[#6E3940]

SCSS

$dark-cherry-tart: #6E3940;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E3940?

#6E3940 is Dark Cherry Tart, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6E3940 warm or cool?

Dark Cherry Tart reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Cherry Tart?

Dark Cherry Tart works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dark Cherry Tart?

Dark Cherry Tart 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 Dark Cherry Tart?

You can download Dark Cherry Tart 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 Dark Cherry Tart?

The hex code is #6E3940. In RGB it's 110, 57, 64, and in HSL it's 352°, 32%, 33%.

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