REDS

Bulgarian Rose

#480607

RGB 72, 6, 7 · HSL 359°, 85%, 15% · CMYK 0, 92, 90, 72

Bulgarian Rose is #480607 in HEX — rgb(72, 6, 7), hsl(359°, 85%, 15%), cmyk(0%, 92%, 90%, 72%).

Bulgarian Rose pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 85%, 15%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#480607

RGB72, 6, 7

HSL359°, 85%, 15%

HSV359°, 92%, 28%

CMYK0, 92, 90, 72

Decimal4720135

CSS RGBrgb(72, 6, 7)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 85%, 15%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Red Brown 8012

ΔE 10.9 · #592321

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 12.2 · #6A191B

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 12.5 · #4F2318

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 13.2 · #67272A

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Dried Tomato SW7585

ΔE 14.3 · #692B2B

Behr

Florence Red BXC-76

ΔE 15.8 · #652732

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 16.7 · #722933

Vista Paint

Wendy Way K-1128

ΔE 17.1 · #682F34

Kilz

Oriental Red LA120-02

ΔE 19.5 · #7D3436

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 19.8 · #763839

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 20.2 · #7E3738

Hallman-Lindsay

Fruitful Orchard 101

ΔE 21.4 · #773B3E

Dunn-Edwards

Garnet Evening DEA147

ΔE 22.3 · #763B42

PPG

Bordeaux 1055-7

ΔE 23.1 · #774041

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 26 · #6D4247

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 28.2 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

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

#480607

#064746

Analogous

#470627

#480607

#472506

Triadic

#480607

#074706

#060747

Split-Complementary

#480607

#064725

#062747

Tetradic

#480607

#274706

#064746

#250647

Monochromatic

#180202

#480607

#8E0B0E

#D41114

Rectangle

#480607

#474606

#064746

#060747

Compound

#480607

#472506

#064746

#062747

Variations

Lighter

#970C0F

#D72326

#E08688

Darker

#3A0304

#290102

#180001

Saturation

#301C1D

#470607

#4A0304

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

16.10:1

AAA

vs Black

1.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#480607

#2F2A03

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#480607

#1D1D07

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#480607

#470A11

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bulgarian Rose 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

#753120

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#480607

Daylight 5500K

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

#633645

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#0D4F4E

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #480607;

CSS — background

background-color: #480607;

CSS Variable

--color-bulgarian-rose: #480607;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bulgarian-rose': '#480607' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#480607] text-[#480607]

SCSS

$bulgarian-rose: #480607;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #480607?

#480607 is Bulgarian Rose, a near-black red with a warm undertone.

Is #480607 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bulgarian Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Bulgarian Rose?

Bulgarian Rose 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 Bulgarian Rose?

You can download Bulgarian Rose 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 Bulgarian Rose?

The hex code is #480607. In RGB it's 72, 6, 7, and in HSL it's 359°, 85%, 15%.

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