REDS

Susu-Take Bamboo

#6F514C

RGB 111, 81, 76 · HSL 9°, 19%, 37% · CMYK 0, 27, 32, 56

Susu-Take Bamboo is #6F514C in HEX — rgb(111, 81, 76), hsl(9°, 19%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 32%, 56%).

Susu-Take Bamboo pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 19%, 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#6F514C

RGB111, 81, 76

HSL9°, 19%, 37%

HSV9°, 32%, 44%

CMYK0, 27, 32, 56

Decimal7295308

CSS RGBrgb(111, 81, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 19%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spanish Chestnut N160-6

ΔE 1.4 · #6F5049

Valspar

Soul Chocolate 2011-9

ΔE 2.1 · #6A4F48

Benjamin Moore

Bison 2113-30

ΔE 2.8 · #674C48

Dunn-Edwards

Buffalo Herd DE6056

ΔE 3.4 · #705046

PPG

Spiced Wine 1016-7

ΔE 3.7 · #664942

Dulux

Picador S09D7

ΔE 3.9 · #765A52

Vista Paint

Powderhorn Manor K-1161

ΔE 4.2 · #6C5652

Kilz

Tonka Bean LM160

ΔE 4.2 · #654F48

Hallman-Lindsay

Bargeboard Brown historic-bargeboard-brown

ΔE 4.6 · #68534A

Sherwin-Williams

Plantation Shutters SW7520

ΔE 5.7 · #6A5143

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 5.9 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.1 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.5 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 9.2 · #6D4247

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 9.5 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 11.8 · #5B4631

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

#6F514C

#4C6B70

Analogous

#704C59

#6F514C

#70644C

Triadic

#6F514C

#4C7052

#524C70

Split-Complementary

#6F514C

#4C7064

#4C5970

Tetradic

#6F514C

#59704C

#4C6B70

#644C70

Monochromatic

#150F0E

#43312D

#6F514C

#9C746D

#BBA09B

Rectangle

#6F514C

#6B704C

#4C6B70

#524C70

Compound

#6F514C

#70644C

#4C6B70

#4C5970

Variations

Lighter

#976E66

#AE948F

#CEC2BF

Darker

#5B413C

#3F2C29

#251A18

Saturation

#645B59

#70524C

#963726

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

#6F514C

#605C4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F514C

#57574D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F514C

#6F5153

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Susu-Take Bamboo 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

#936954

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F514C

Daylight 5500K

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

#806E78

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.

#3C5E64

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: #6F514C;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F514C;

CSS Variable

--color-susu-take-bamboo: #6F514C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'susu-take-bamboo': '#6F514C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F514C] text-[#6F514C]

SCSS

$susu-take-bamboo: #6F514C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F514C?

#6F514C is Susu-Take Bamboo, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6F514C warm or cool?

Susu-Take Bamboo reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Susu-Take Bamboo?

Susu-Take Bamboo works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Susu-Take Bamboo?

Susu-Take Bamboo 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 Susu-Take Bamboo?

You can download Susu-Take Bamboo 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 Susu-Take Bamboo?

The hex code is #6F514C. In RGB it's 111, 81, 76, and in HSL it's 9°, 19%, 37%.

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