REDS

Bolero

#88464A

RGB 136, 70, 74 · HSL 356°, 32%, 40% · CMYK 0, 49, 46, 47

Bolero is #88464A in HEX — rgb(136, 70, 74), hsl(356°, 32%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 46%, 47%).

Bolero pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 32%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#88464A

RGB136, 70, 74

HSL356°, 32%, 40%

HSV356°, 49%, 53%

CMYK0, 49, 46, 47

Decimal8930890

CSS RGBrgb(136, 70, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 32%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bolero PPU1-12

ΔE 0.6 · #88464B

Benjamin Moore

Pottery 2085-20

ΔE 2.7 · #864045

Valspar

Perennial Red 1010-4

ΔE 2.8 · #804045

PPG

Ruby Lips 1052-7

ΔE 3.3 · #813E45

Vista Paint

Prado Red K-688

ΔE 3.3 · #7F3E42

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 3.9 · #8F4E4D

Dulux

Ruby Red S01F8

ΔE 4.6 · #8C4652

Hallman-Lindsay

Shaker Red historic-shaker-red

ΔE 4.8 · #7F4340

Sherwin-Williams

Cordial SW6306

ΔE 4.8 · #864C52

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Berry DEA149

ΔE 5.5 · #85443F

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 6.1 · #9A5153

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 7 · #7E3738

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 13 · #67272A

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 14.2 · #633A34

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.4 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 18.6 · #8D5033

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#88464A

#458782

Analogous

#87456A

#88464A

#876245

Triadic

#88464A

#4A8745

#454A87

Split-Complementary

#88464A

#458762

#456A87

Tetradic

#88464A

#6A8745

#458782

#624587

Monochromatic

#221112

#542B2E

#88464A

#B1686C

#CB9A9D

Rectangle

#88464A

#878245

#458782

#454A87

Compound

#88464A

#876245

#458782

#456A87

Variations

Lighter

#AC5D63

#BC8A8E

#D5BDBF

Darker

#6D363A

#4C2427

#2D1516

Saturation

#705C5E

#87454A

#A9232C

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

6.95:1

vs Black

3.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#88464A

#686348

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#88464A

#565649

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#88464A

#86494C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bolero 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

#A56153

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#88464A

Daylight 5500K

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

#936677

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#3F6E6B

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: #88464A;

CSS — background

background-color: #88464A;

CSS Variable

--color-bolero: #88464A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bolero': '#88464A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#88464A] text-[#88464A]

SCSS

$bolero: #88464A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88464A?

#88464A is Bolero, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #88464A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bolero?

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

What colors pair well with Bolero?

Bolero 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 Bolero?

You can download Bolero 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 Bolero?

The hex code is #88464A. In RGB it's 136, 70, 74, and in HSL it's 356°, 32%, 40%.

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