REDS

Ripening Grape

#6F3942

RGB 111, 57, 66 · HSL 350°, 32%, 33% · CMYK 0, 49, 41, 56

Ripening Grape is #6F3942 in HEX — rgb(111, 57, 66), hsl(350°, 32%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 41%, 56%).

Ripening Grape pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 32%, 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#6F3942

RGB111, 57, 66

HSL350°, 32%, 33%

HSV350°, 49%, 44%

CMYK0, 49, 41, 56

Decimal7289154

CSS RGBrgb(111, 57, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 32%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dark Cherry Tart K-1227

ΔE 1.2 · #6E3940

Dulux

Ripening Grape S48D9

ΔE 1.2 · #6F3944

Sherwin-Williams

Fine Wine SW6307

ΔE 1.8 · #723941

Benjamin Moore

Radicchio CC-32

ΔE 2.6 · #6A3642

PPG

Merlot 13-04

ΔE 2.9 · #723F45

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 3.2 · #763B42

Behr

Leather Bound 170F-7

ΔE 3.4 · #66353F

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen's Rose 95

ΔE 3.6 · #753A40

Valspar

Jazzy Red 1009-6

ΔE 5.2 · #783741

Kilz

Red Tea LA100-01

ΔE 5.6 · #743E4F

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 5.9 · #6D4247

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 9.9 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 10.4 · #67272A

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 11.1 · #7E3738

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 16.2 · #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

#6F3942

#396F66

Analogous

#6F395D

#6F3942

#6F4B39

Triadic

#6F3942

#426F39

#39426F

Split-Complementary

#6F3942

#396F4B

#395D6F

Tetradic

#6F3942

#5D6F39

#396F66

#4B396F

Monochromatic

#11090A

#3D1F24

#6F3942

#A25360

#BF828D

Rectangle

#6F3942

#6F6639

#396F66

#39426F

Compound

#6F3942

#6F4B39

#396F66

#395D6F

Variations

Lighter

#9C505D

#B47D86

#D1B6BA

Darker

#5A2D34

#3F1E23

#251114

Saturation

#5C4C4F

#6F3942

#8C1D2F

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

8.98:1

AAA

vs Black

2.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6F3942

#545141

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F3942

#464641

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F3942

#6D3C3E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ripening Grape 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

#93574D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F3942

Daylight 5500K

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

#805C71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#345B54

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: #6F3942;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F3942;

CSS Variable

--color-ripening-grape: #6F3942;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ripening-grape': '#6F3942' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F3942] text-[#6F3942]

SCSS

$ripening-grape: #6F3942;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F3942?

#6F3942 is Ripening Grape, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6F3942 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ripening Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Ripening Grape?

Ripening Grape 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 Ripening Grape?

You can download Ripening Grape 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 Ripening Grape?

The hex code is #6F3942. In RGB it's 111, 57, 66, and in HSL it's 350°, 32%, 33%.

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