REDS

Wild Cranberry

#6E3C42

RGB 110, 60, 66 · HSL 353°, 29%, 33% · CMYK 0, 45, 40, 57

Wild Cranberry is #6E3C42 in HEX — rgb(110, 60, 66), hsl(353°, 29%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 40%, 57%).

Wild Cranberry pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 29%, 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#6E3C42

RGB110, 60, 66

HSL353°, 29%, 33%

HSV353°, 45%, 43%

CMYK0, 45, 40, 57

Decimal7224386

CSS RGBrgb(110, 60, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 29%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 1.4 · #723F45

Vista Paint

Dark Cherry Tart K-1227

ΔE 1.7 · #6E3940

Dulux

Gibbston Valley NZ10E9

ΔE 2.3 · #68393D

Benjamin Moore

Cascabel CSP-445

ΔE 2.7 · #6A3B3D

Behr

Rumors MQ1-15

ΔE 3 · #744347

Sherwin-Williams

Fine Wine SW6307

ΔE 3.3 · #723941

Valspar

Royal Garnet 1011-5

ΔE 3.7 · #653A3E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 3.8 · #6D4247

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 4.3 · #763B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Covered Bridge historic-covered-bridge

ΔE 4.3 · #6A3C3B

Kilz

Boysenberry Pie LA100-02

ΔE 5.9 · #60393B

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 8 · #633A34

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9.8 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 11.3 · #67272A

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 14.3 · #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

#6E3C42

#3C6D67

Analogous

#6D3C5A

#6E3C42

#6D4E3C

Triadic

#6E3C42

#416D3C

#3C416D

Split-Complementary

#6E3C42

#3C6D4E

#3C5A6D

Tetradic

#6E3C42

#5A6D3C

#3C6D67

#4E3C6D

Monochromatic

#10090A

#3B2124

#6E3C42

#9E575F

#BC858C

Rectangle

#6E3C42

#6D673C

#3C6D67

#3C416D

Compound

#6E3C42

#6D4E3C

#3C6D67

#3C5A6D

Variations

Lighter

#99545C

#B27F85

#CFB7BA

Darker

#582F34

#3D2023

#241214

Saturation

#5B4D4F

#6D3C41

#8A1E2B

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

8.79:1

AAA

vs Black

2.39:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E3C42

#555241

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E3C42

#484841

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E3C42

#6D3E41

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wild Cranberry 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

#925A4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E3C42

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F5F71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#365955

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: #6E3C42;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E3C42;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-cranberry: #6E3C42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-cranberry': '#6E3C42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E3C42] text-[#6E3C42]

SCSS

$wild-cranberry: #6E3C42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E3C42?

#6E3C42 is Wild Cranberry, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6E3C42 warm or cool?

Wild Cranberry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wild Cranberry?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Cranberry?

Wild Cranberry 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 Wild Cranberry?

You can download Wild Cranberry 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 Wild Cranberry?

The hex code is #6E3C42. In RGB it's 110, 60, 66, and in HSL it's 353°, 29%, 33%.

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