Deep Reddish Brown by Farrow & Ball is a very dark, dramatic earthy brown with strong muted red undertones. This enveloping, warm shade reads almost black in low light, making it perfect for intimate spaces like studies or dining rooms.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | W101 |
| HEX Code | #6a453f |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 8 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Brown |
| Hidden Undertones | Red, Purple |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Dining rooms, libraries, dramatic powder rooms, exterior trim, front doors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This rich chocolate hue applied to dining walls, paired with olive green velvet and aged brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Low-angled golden hour natural light mixed with warm ambient chandelier glow
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone
- Wood Tones:Dark Walnut
- Metal Accents:Aged Brass
- Textiles:Olive Green Velvet
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A moody, deep brown library setting illuminated by indirect sconce lighting against antique bronze hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Moody, indirect sconce lighting with soft, diffused daylight from a single window
- Coordinating Color:Farrow & Ball Jitney
- Shelving Material:Ebonized Oak
- Hardware Finishes:Antique Bronze
- Styling Props:Leather-bound books, crystal decanter
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: A deep earthy brown wrapping a dramatic powder room, contrasting beautifully with unlacquered brass and dark marble.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dramatic directional spotlighting over the vanity with deep shadows
- Ceiling Color:Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown
- Stone Surface:Nero Marquina Marble
- Metal Accents:Unlacquered Brass
- Mirror Style:Ornate Vintage Gilt
Complementary Paint Colors
Architectural visualization: Testing this rich brown on exterior trim against weathered red brick and matte black hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, direct mid-morning sunlight casting crisp shadows
- Main Siding Color:Farrow & Ball Old White
- Brick Type:Weathered Red Brick
- Hardware Finishes:Matte Black
- Landscaping:Climbing Ivy
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital mock-up: A rich chocolate brown applied to a classic solid wood door, framed by textured limewashed stone.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, overcast daylight for even color saturation
- Door Style:Classic 6-panel solid wood
- Exterior Wall:Limewashed Stone
- Hardware Finishes:Polished Nickel
- Accent Plants:Potted Boxwood Topiaries
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