REDS

Brown Plum

#6E4D4C

RGB 110, 77, 76 · HSL 2°, 18%, 36% · CMYK 0, 30, 31, 57

Brown Plum is #6E4D4C in HEX — rgb(110, 77, 76), hsl(2°, 18%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 31%, 57%).

Brown Plum pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 18%, 36%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#6E4D4C

RGB110, 77, 76

HSL2°, 18%, 36%

HSV2°, 31%, 43%

CMYK0, 30, 31, 57

Decimal7228748

CSS RGBrgb(110, 77, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 18%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brown Plum 1006-7A

Exact match

PPG

Chocolate Eclair 1054-7

ΔE 2.5 · #674848

Dulux

Sheringa Rose S02D7

ΔE 3.1 · #735154

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 3.1 · #654846

Benjamin Moore

Bison 2113-30

ΔE 3.3 · #674C48

Behr

Terrace Brown HDC-CL-12

ΔE 3.3 · #74534E

Vista Paint

Madder C-1321

ΔE 3.7 · #764F52

Hallman-Lindsay

Madder historic-madder

ΔE 4.4 · #754C50

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 6 · #654F48

Sherwin-Williams

River Rouge SW6026

ΔE 6.1 · #76595D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.5 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.5 · #6F595D

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 7.8 · #583F40

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 9.5 · #633A34

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 12.1 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#6E4D4C

#4B6B6C

Analogous

#6C4B5B

#6E4D4C

#6C5D4B

Triadic

#6E4D4C

#4B6C4C

#4C4B6C

Split-Complementary

#6E4D4C

#4B6C5D

#4B5B6C

Tetradic

#6E4D4C

#5B6C4B

#4B6B6C

#5D4B6C

Monochromatic

#120D0D

#3F2D2C

#6E4D4C

#996D6C

#B89A99

Rectangle

#6E4D4C

#6B6C4B

#4B6B6C

#4C4B6C

Compound

#6E4D4C

#6C5D4B

#4B6B6C

#4B5B6C

Variations

Lighter

#936866

#AC8F8E

#CDBFBF

Darker

#573C3C

#3C2928

#231817

Saturation

#615757

#6C4C4B

#922926

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

7.42:1

AAA

vs Black

2.83:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E4D4C

#5D5A4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E4D4C

#54544C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E4D4C

#6D4E4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Brown Plum 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

#926654

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E4D4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F6B78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3B6062

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: #6E4D4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E4D4C;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-plum: #6E4D4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-plum': '#6E4D4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E4D4C] text-[#6E4D4C]

SCSS

$brown-plum: #6E4D4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E4D4C?

#6E4D4C is Brown Plum, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6E4D4C warm or cool?

Brown Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Brown Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Brown Plum?

Brown Plum 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 Brown Plum?

You can download Brown Plum 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 Brown Plum?

The hex code is #6E4D4C. In RGB it's 110, 77, 76, and in HSL it's 2°, 18%, 36%.

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