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Bordeaux Red

#6F2C4F

RGB 111, 44, 79 · HSL 329°, 43%, 30% · CMYK 0, 60, 29, 56

Bordeaux Red is #6F2C4F in HEX — rgb(111, 44, 79), hsl(329°, 43%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 29%, 56%).

Bordeaux Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 43%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#6F2C4F

RGB111, 44, 79

HSL329°, 43%, 30%

HSV329°, 60%, 44%

CMYK0, 60, 29, 56

Decimal7285839

CSS RGBrgb(111, 44, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 43%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Behr

Wine Tasting S-H-110

ΔE 5.1 · #671E46

Dulux

Rich Red Violet S47H9

ΔE 5.8 · #7C3653

Dunn-Edwards

Passionate Plum DEA144

ΔE 5.9 · #753A58

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 6.1 · #652F53

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Mulberry 2075-20

ΔE 6.6 · #803C60

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 7.1 · #84395D

PPG

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ΔE 9.6 · #7C3F55

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.5 · #6D3F5B

Valspar

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ΔE 10.6 · #673649

Kobra

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Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 19.1 · #6D4247

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 19.4 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 29 · #4F2318

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

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

#6F2C4F

#2C6D4B

Analogous

#6C2C6D

#6F2C4F

#6D2C2D

Triadic

#6F2C4F

#4E6D2C

#2C4E6D

Split-Complementary

#6F2C4F

#2D6D2C

#2C6D6C

Tetradic

#6F2C4F

#6D6C2C

#2C6D4B

#2C2D6D

Monochromatic

#12070D

#371627

#6F2C4F

#A44174

#C56D9A

Rectangle

#6F2C4F

#6D4B2C

#2C6D4B

#2C4E6D

Compound

#6F2C4F

#6D2C2D

#2C6D4B

#2C6D6C

Variations

Lighter

#A04072

#BB6D95

#D3AEC1

Darker

#59223E

#3E162B

#250C19

Saturation

#56434D

#6D2C4E

#83164E

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

9.77:1

AAA

vs Black

2.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6F2C4F

#4D4E4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F2C4F

#3E3E4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F2C4F

#6C3636

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bordeaux Red 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

#934E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F2C4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#80537B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#295940

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: #6F2C4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F2C4F;

CSS Variable

--color-bordeaux-red: #6F2C4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bordeaux-red': '#6F2C4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F2C4F] text-[#6F2C4F]

SCSS

$bordeaux-red: #6F2C4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F2C4F?

#6F2C4F is Bordeaux Red, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6F2C4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bordeaux Red?

Bordeaux Red 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 Bordeaux Red?

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

Where can I download Bordeaux Red?

You can download Bordeaux Red 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 Bordeaux Red?

The hex code is #6F2C4F. In RGB it's 111, 44, 79, and in HSL it's 329°, 43%, 30%.

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