REDS

Ant Red

#B05D4A

RGB 176, 93, 74 · HSL 11°, 41%, 49% · CMYK 0, 47, 58, 31

Ant Red is #B05D4A in HEX — rgb(176, 93, 74), hsl(11°, 41%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 58%, 31%).

Ant Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 41%, 49%. 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#B05D4A

RGB176, 93, 74

HSL11°, 41%, 49%

HSV11°, 58%, 69%

CMYK0, 47, 58, 31

Decimal11558218

CSS RGBrgb(176, 93, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 41%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

China CW-310

ΔE 0.6 · #B05D4B

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Ore DE5153

ΔE 1.6 · #AF5B46

Vista Paint

Pebblestone Clay K-1089

ΔE 2.5 · #AF6049

Behr

Tibetan Orange PPU2-14

ΔE 2.6 · #AE5849

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 2.8 · #AA5842

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 3.1 · #B05C44

Valspar

Fall Leaf 2009-5

ΔE 3.3 · #B9634D

Hallman-Lindsay

Portsmouth Spice historic-portsmouth-spice

ΔE 3.7 · #A75546

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 4 · #AF5941

Sherwin-Williams

Red Cent SW6341

ΔE 5.6 · #AD654C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.6 · #A15A4D

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 7.7 · #A14F34

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.2 · #A85953

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.2 · #C27355

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 10.2 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.4 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#B05D4A

#4A9DB0

Analogous

#B04A6A

#B05D4A

#B0904A

Triadic

#B05D4A

#4AB05D

#5D4AB0

Split-Complementary

#B05D4A

#4AB090

#4A6AB0

Tetradic

#B05D4A

#6AB04A

#4A9DB0

#904AB0

Monochromatic

#44241D

#7A4033

#B05D4A

#C98B7E

#DFBCB3

Rectangle

#B05D4A

#9DB04A

#4A9DB0

#5D4AB0

Compound

#B05D4A

#B0904A

#4A9DB0

#4A6AB0

Variations

Lighter

#C27C6C

#CCA096

#DFC9C4

Darker

#8F4939

#643126

#3B1C15

Saturation

#8C736E

#B05D4A

#D54525

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

4.66:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#B05D4A

#8A8047

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B05D4A

#71714D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B05D4A

#AF5D64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ant 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

#C37253

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B05D4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B17777

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#45828F

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: #B05D4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B05D4A;

CSS Variable

--color-ant-red: #B05D4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ant-red': '#B05D4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B05D4A] text-[#B05D4A]

SCSS

$ant-red: #B05D4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B05D4A?

#B05D4A is Ant Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B05D4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ant Red?

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

What colors pair well with Ant Red?

Ant 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 Ant Red?

You can download Ant 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 Ant Red?

The hex code is #B05D4A. In RGB it's 176, 93, 74, and in HSL it's 11°, 41%, 49%.

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