REDS

Bourbon

#9B6E6C

RGB 155, 110, 108 · HSL 3°, 19%, 52% · CMYK 0, 29, 30, 39

Bourbon is #9B6E6C in HEX — rgb(155, 110, 108), hsl(3°, 19%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 30%, 39%).

Bourbon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 19%, 52%. 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#9B6E6C

RGB155, 110, 108

HSL3°, 19%, 52%

HSV3°, 30%, 61%

CMYK0, 29, 30, 39

Decimal10186348

CSS RGBrgb(155, 110, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 19%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Somerville HC-62

Exact match

PPG

Clay Ridge 1053-6

ΔE 2.3 · #956A66

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 2.3 · #A1716D

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 2.4 · #996C6E

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 3.5 · #A4726D

Dulux

Terra Rose S04D7

ΔE 3.7 · #9E6A66

Vista Paint

Roseland C-1325

ΔE 3.8 · #926566

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 3.8 · #926566

Valspar

Fruitwood 1006-7B

ΔE 4 · #926C6D

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 4.7 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.8 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11.1 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.1 · #7B584C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.9 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 19.5 · #989187

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#9B6E6C

#6D9A9C

Analogous

#9C6D82

#9B6E6C

#9C876D

Triadic

#9B6E6C

#6D9C70

#706D9C

Split-Complementary

#9B6E6C

#6D9C87

#6D829C

Tetradic

#9B6E6C

#829C6D

#6D9A9C

#876D9C

Monochromatic

#432F2D

#704E4C

#9B6E6C

#BB9C9B

#DAC9C8

Rectangle

#9B6E6C

#9A9C6D

#6D9A9C

#706D9C

Compound

#9B6E6C

#9C876D

#6D9A9C

#6D829C

Variations

Lighter

#B08C8A

#C1ABAA

#DACFCE

Darker

#7F5755

#583B3A

#342221

Saturation

#8C7E7E

#9C706D

#CD433C

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

4.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.84:1

Deuteranopia

#9B6E6C

#847F6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B6E6C

#77776C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B6E6C

#9A6F71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bourbon 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

#B47F6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B6E6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A18490

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.

#558A8D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #9B6E6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B6E6C;

CSS Variable

--color-bourbon: #9B6E6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bourbon': '#9B6E6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B6E6C] text-[#9B6E6C]

SCSS

$bourbon: #9B6E6C;

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#9E726D · ΔE 2.2

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#9A726D · ΔE 2.8

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#A06E68 · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B6E6C?

#9B6E6C is Bourbon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9B6E6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bourbon?

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

What colors pair well with Bourbon?

Bourbon 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 Bourbon?

You can download Bourbon 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 Bourbon?

The hex code is #9B6E6C. In RGB it's 155, 110, 108, and in HSL it's 3°, 19%, 52%.

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