REDS

Double Chocolate

#6F4B46

RGB 111, 75, 70 · HSL 7°, 23%, 35% · CMYK 0, 32, 37, 56

Double Chocolate is #6F4B46 in HEX — rgb(111, 75, 70), hsl(7°, 23%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 37%, 56%).

Double Chocolate pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 23%, 35%. 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#6F4B46

RGB111, 75, 70

HSL7°, 23%, 35%

HSV7°, 37%, 44%

CMYK0, 32, 37, 56

Decimal7293766

CSS RGBrgb(111, 75, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 23%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

Exact match

PPG

Warm Mahogany 1060-7

ΔE 2 · #6D4741

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Ruby DE6028

ΔE 2.4 · #734A45

Behr

Spanish Chestnut N160-6

ΔE 3 · #6F5049

Benjamin Moore

Hodley HC-65

ΔE 3.4 · #784E4B

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 4.1 · #6A443B

Dulux

Moroccan Leather S03D8

ΔE 4.2 · #6D4444

Vista Paint

Earthly Pleasure C-101

ΔE 4.2 · #68413E

Sherwin-Williams

Carriage Door SW7594

ΔE 5 · #6E423E

Hallman-Lindsay

Evolution 130

ΔE 5.2 · #704A3D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.4 · #7B584C

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 6.7 · #654F48

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 6.9 · #6D4247

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 7.4 · #633A34

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 10.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 10.7 · #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

#6F4B46

#45696E

Analogous

#6E4554

#6F4B46

#6E5E45

Triadic

#6F4B46

#456E4A

#4A456E

Split-Complementary

#6F4B46

#456E5E

#45546E

Tetradic

#6F4B46

#546E45

#45696E

#5E456E

Monochromatic

#100B0A

#3F2A27

#6F4B46

#9D6962

#BA9691

Rectangle

#6F4B46

#696E45

#45696E

#4A456E

Compound

#6F4B46

#6E5E45

#45696E

#45546E

Variations

Lighter

#97655E

#AF8D88

#CEBEBC

Darker

#593A36

#3E2825

#241715

Saturation

#5F5553

#6E4A45

#902F22

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

7.58:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6F4B46

#5D5945

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F4B46

#525247

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F4B46

#6E4B4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Double Chocolate 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

#936550

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F4B46

Daylight 5500K

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

#806A74

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#395A5F

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: #6F4B46;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F4B46;

CSS Variable

--color-double-chocolate: #6F4B46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'double-chocolate': '#6F4B46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F4B46] text-[#6F4B46]

SCSS

$double-chocolate: #6F4B46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F4B46?

#6F4B46 is Double Chocolate, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6F4B46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Double Chocolate?

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

What colors pair well with Double Chocolate?

Double Chocolate 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 Double Chocolate?

You can download Double Chocolate 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 Double Chocolate?

The hex code is #6F4B46. In RGB it's 111, 75, 70, and in HSL it's 7°, 23%, 35%.

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