REDS

Buccaneer

#6E5150

RGB 110, 81, 80 · HSL 2°, 16%, 37% · CMYK 0, 26, 27, 57

Buccaneer is #6E5150 in HEX — rgb(110, 81, 80), hsl(2°, 16%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 27%, 57%).

Buccaneer pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 16%, 37%. 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#6E5150

RGB110, 81, 80

HSL2°, 16%, 37%

HSV2°, 27%, 43%

CMYK0, 26, 27, 57

Decimal7229776

CSS RGBrgb(110, 81, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 16%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brown Plum 1006-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #6E4D4C

Dulux

Purple Statement S03C7

ΔE 2.9 · #6E5655

Behr

Rosy Sandstone MQ1-53

ΔE 3.1 · #775755

Benjamin Moore

Bison 2113-30

ΔE 3.1 · #674C48

PPG

Chocolate Eclair 1054-7

ΔE 3.7 · #674848

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 3.8 · #6C5652

Dunn-Edwards

Outer Boundary DE6021

ΔE 3.9 · #654846

Sherwin-Williams

River Rouge SW6026

ΔE 4.6 · #76595D

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 4.9 · #654F48

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 5.5 · #6F595D

Hallman-Lindsay

Bargeboard Brown historic-bargeboard-brown

ΔE 5.8 · #68534A

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7.8 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.5 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 8.7 · #645850

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 11.5 · #6A5D4D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 13.1 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#6E5150

#4F6C6D

Analogous

#6D4F5D

#6E5150

#6D5F4F

Triadic

#6E5150

#4F6D50

#504F6D

Split-Complementary

#6E5150

#4F6D5F

#4F5D6D

Tetradic

#6E5150

#5D6D4F

#4F6C6D

#5F4F6D

Monochromatic

#150F0F

#41302F

#6E5150

#987271

#B89E9D

Rectangle

#6E5150

#6C6D4F

#4F6C6D

#504F6D

Compound

#6E5150

#6D5F4F

#4F6C6D

#4F5D6D

Variations

Lighter

#936C6A

#AC9292

#CDC1C0

Darker

#58403F

#3D2B2B

#241919

Saturation

#635A5A

#6D504F

#952B28

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

7.10:1

AAA

vs Black

2.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E5150

#5F5C50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E5150

#575750

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E5150

#6D5253

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Buccaneer 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

#926957

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E5150

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F6E7B

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.

#3C6364

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: #6E5150;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E5150;

CSS Variable

--color-buccaneer: #6E5150;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buccaneer': '#6E5150' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E5150] text-[#6E5150]

SCSS

$buccaneer: #6E5150;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E5150?

#6E5150 is Buccaneer, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6E5150 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buccaneer?

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

What colors pair well with Buccaneer?

Buccaneer 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 Buccaneer?

You can download Buccaneer 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 Buccaneer?

The hex code is #6E5150. In RGB it's 110, 81, 80, and in HSL it's 2°, 16%, 37%.

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