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Dark Olive Paste

#6E5160

RGB 110, 81, 96 · HSL 329°, 15%, 37% · CMYK 0, 26, 13, 57

Dark Olive Paste is #6E5160 in HEX — rgb(110, 81, 96), hsl(329°, 15%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 13%, 57%).

Dark Olive Paste pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 15%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#6E5160

RGB110, 81, 96

HSL329°, 15%, 37%

HSV329°, 26%, 43%

CMYK0, 26, 13, 57

Decimal7229792

CSS RGBrgb(110, 81, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 15%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dynamic S46D7

ΔE 0.8 · #6D5161

Benjamin Moore

Kalamata AF-630

ΔE 0.9 · #705160

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 2.4 · #6B4D5F

Valspar

Raspberry Wine 1009-9

ΔE 2.7 · #6B5462

Behr

Brazil Nut 130F-6

ΔE 2.9 · #755866

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 4 · #665261

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Harvest SW6285

ΔE 5.7 · #7E5A6D

Vista Paint

Majestic Plum C-1213

ΔE 6.3 · #7F5F70

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 6.9 · #624154

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 7.1 · #685860

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.5 · #6F595D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.5 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 10.5 · #50414C

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.5 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 12 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 15.3 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6E5160

#506D5E

Analogous

#6C506D

#6E5160

#6D5051

Triadic

#6E5160

#5F6D50

#505F6D

Split-Complementary

#6E5160

#516D50

#506D6C

Tetradic

#6E5160

#6D6C50

#506D5E

#50516D

Monochromatic

#150F12

#413038

#6E5160

#977285

#B79EAB

Rectangle

#6E5160

#6D5E50

#506D5E

#505F6D

Compound

#6E5160

#6D5051

#506D5E

#506D6C

Variations

Lighter

#916C7F

#AB929F

#CDC1C7

Darker

#57404C

#3C2B34

#23191E

Saturation

#635A5E

#6D505F

#952860

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.98:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E5160

#5D5D60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E5160

#57575E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E5160

#6C5454

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dark Olive Paste strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#926963

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E5160

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F6E87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#3C6450

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: #6E5160;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E5160;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-olive-paste: #6E5160;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-olive-paste': '#6E5160' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E5160] text-[#6E5160]

SCSS

$dark-olive-paste: #6E5160;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E5160?

#6E5160 is Dark Olive Paste, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6E5160 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Olive Paste?

Dark Olive Paste works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Dark Olive Paste?

Dark Olive Paste pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dark Olive Paste?

You can download Dark Olive Paste 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 Olive Paste?

The hex code is #6E5160. In RGB it's 110, 81, 96, and in HSL it's 329°, 15%, 37%.

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