REDS

Missing Link

#6F5D57

RGB 111, 93, 87 · HSL 15°, 12%, 39% · CMYK 0, 16, 22, 56

Missing Link is #6F5D57 in HEX — rgb(111, 93, 87), hsl(15°, 12%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 22%, 56%).

Missing Link pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 12%, 39%. 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#6F5D57

RGB111, 93, 87

HSL15°, 12%, 39%

HSV15°, 22%, 44%

CMYK0, 16, 22, 56

Decimal7298391

CSS RGBrgb(111, 93, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 12%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Missing Link DE6041

Exact match

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 1 · #715F58

Vista Paint

Mohawk Valley K-1169

ΔE 1.4 · #705F57

Dulux

Columbia S10B7

ΔE 1.9 · #6B5A52

Benjamin Moore

Velvet CSP-420

ΔE 2.2 · #6E5955

Behr

Almond Truffle BNC-23

ΔE 2.2 · #6E5955

Valspar

Boston Legacy 2005-9A

ΔE 2.5 · #6B5950

PPG

Poppy Pods 1075-6

ΔE 2.8 · #736157

Sherwin-Williams

Browse Brown SW6012

ΔE 3.6 · #6E615F

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 3.9 · #645850

Hallman-Lindsay

Wooden Nutmeg historic-wooden-nutmeg

ΔE 4.3 · #745C51

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 4.8 · #786963

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.2 · #6F595D

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 6.3 · #6A5D4D

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.8 · #66665A

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 9.1 · #624A3E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6F5D57

#58696F

Analogous

#6F585D

#6F5D57

#6F6958

Triadic

#6F5D57

#586F5D

#5D586F

Split-Complementary

#6F5D57

#586F69

#585D6F

Tetradic

#6F5D57

#5D6F58

#58696F

#69586F

Monochromatic

#1A1614

#453A36

#6F5D57

#98837C

#B9ABA6

Rectangle

#6F5D57

#696F58

#58696F

#5D586F

Compound

#6F5D57

#6F6958

#58696F

#585D6F

Variations

Lighter

#917B74

#AB9D98

#CDC6C4

Darker

#5A4B46

#3E332F

#241E1B

Saturation

#676260

#6F5D58

#9B482C

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

6.21:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F5D57

#666357

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F5D57

#606058

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F5D57

#6F5C5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Missing Link 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

#93725C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6F5D57

Daylight 5500K

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

#807781

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.

#3F5F6A

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: #6F5D57;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F5D57;

CSS Variable

--color-missing-link: #6F5D57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'missing-link': '#6F5D57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F5D57] text-[#6F5D57]

SCSS

$missing-link: #6F5D57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F5D57?

#6F5D57 is Missing Link, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6F5D57 warm or cool?

Missing Link reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Missing Link?

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

What colors pair well with Missing Link?

Missing Link 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 Missing Link?

You can download Missing Link 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 Missing Link?

The hex code is #6F5D57. In RGB it's 111, 93, 87, and in HSL it's 15°, 12%, 39%.

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