REDS

Mammary Red

#B00B1E

RGB 176, 11, 30 · HSL 353°, 88%, 37% · CMYK 0, 94, 83, 31

Mammary Red is #B00B1E in HEX — rgb(176, 11, 30), hsl(353°, 88%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 94%, 83%, 31%).

Mammary Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 88%, 37%. 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#B00B1E

RGB176, 11, 30

HSL353°, 88%, 37%

HSV353°, 94%, 69%

CMYK0, 94, 83, 31

Decimal11537182

CSS RGBrgb(176, 11, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 88%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Licorice Stick S-G-170

ΔE 2.8 · #B81225

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 5.6 · #B32428

Benjamin Moore

Heritage HC-181

ΔE 7.9 · #9A0B15

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 7.9 · #BF2D32

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 8 · #C92C2B

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 8 · #C52033

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 8.3 · #BD2E32

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 8.5 · #9D0B1E

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 9.1 · #BC3033

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.1 · #B8352E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 11.4 · #B83236

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 14.8 · #BD413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 16 · #D24B42

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 17.8 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 18.2 · #C53A4B

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 23.7 · #D65F3D

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

#B00B1E

#0BB19E

Analogous

#B10B72

#B00B1E

#B14B0B

Triadic

#B00B1E

#1FB10B

#0B1FB1

Split-Complementary

#B00B1E

#0BB14B

#0B72B1

Tetradic

#B00B1E

#72B10B

#0BB19E

#4B0BB1

Monochromatic

#220206

#690712

#B00B1E

#F01932

#F56172

Rectangle

#B00B1E

#B19E0B

#0BB19E

#0B1FB1

Compound

#B00B1E

#B14B0B

#0BB19E

#0B72B1

Variations

Lighter

#EE0F29

#E75767

#E9A4AC

Darker

#910616

#66020D

#3C0007

Saturation

#77454B

#B10B1F

#B7061A

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

7.21:1

AAA

vs Black

2.91:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#B00B1E

#786C0E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B00B1E

#4E4E1C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B00B1E

#AD1F30

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mammary Red 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

#C33532

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B00B1E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B13A56

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.

#148C7E

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: #B00B1E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B00B1E;

CSS Variable

--color-mammary-red: #B00B1E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mammary-red': '#B00B1E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B00B1E] text-[#B00B1E]

SCSS

$mammary-red: #B00B1E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B00B1E?

#B00B1E is Mammary Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #B00B1E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mammary Red?

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

What colors pair well with Mammary Red?

Mammary Red 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 Mammary Red?

You can download Mammary Red 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 Mammary Red?

The hex code is #B00B1E. In RGB it's 176, 11, 30, and in HSL it's 353°, 88%, 37%.

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