REDS

Blueberry Blush

#836268

RGB 131, 98, 104 · HSL 349°, 14%, 45% · CMYK 0, 25, 21, 49

Blueberry Blush is #836268 in HEX — rgb(131, 98, 104), hsl(349°, 14%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 21%, 49%).

Blueberry Blush pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 14%, 45%. 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#836268

RGB131, 98, 104

HSL349°, 14%, 45%

HSV349°, 25%, 51%

CMYK0, 25, 21, 49

Decimal8610408

CSS RGBrgb(131, 98, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 14%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blueberry Blush S48D6

ΔE 0.6 · #836269

Behr

Red Stone 700B-5

ΔE 2.6 · #7E5C64

Vista Paint

Whimsy C-99

ΔE 2.8 · #896367

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Plum DE6020

ΔE 2.8 · #825E61

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 4 · #835C5F

PPG

Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6

ΔE 4.2 · #8C6C6F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 4.3 · #856A73

Sherwin-Williams

River Rouge SW6026

ΔE 4.5 · #76595D

Valspar

Berry Brandy 1005-9B

ΔE 4.8 · #816462

Benjamin Moore

Pinch 1449

ΔE 5.1 · #776062

Hallman-Lindsay

Whimsy 100

ΔE 5.6 · #8B5E63

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 6.8 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 10.2 · #786963

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.8 · #7B584C

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 11.9 · #7F7679

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 16.5 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#836268

#63837D

Analogous

#836379

#836268

#836D63

Triadic

#836268

#698363

#636983

Split-Complementary

#836268

#63836D

#637983

Tetradic

#836268

#798363

#63837D

#6D6383

Monochromatic

#2C2123

#574246

#836268

#A78B90

#C8B6BA

Rectangle

#836268

#837D63

#63837D

#636983

Compound

#836268

#836D63

#63837D

#637983

Variations

Lighter

#9F7F85

#B5A1A5

#D3C9CB

Darker

#694E53

#493539

#2B1F21

Saturation

#786E70

#836369

#B43149

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

5.37:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#836268

#716F68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#836268

#696967

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#836268

#826465

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Blueberry Blush 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

#A27669

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#836268

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F7B8D

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.

#497A71

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: #836268;

CSS — background

background-color: #836268;

CSS Variable

--color-blueberry-blush: #836268;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blueberry-blush': '#836268' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#836268] text-[#836268]

SCSS

$blueberry-blush: #836268;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #836268?

#836268 is Blueberry Blush, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #836268 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blueberry Blush?

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

What colors pair well with Blueberry Blush?

Blueberry Blush 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 Blueberry Blush?

You can download Blueberry Blush 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 Blueberry Blush?

The hex code is #836268. In RGB it's 131, 98, 104, and in HSL it's 349°, 14%, 45%.

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