REDS

Tricycle Taupe

#B09994

RGB 176, 153, 148 · HSL 11°, 15%, 64% · CMYK 0, 13, 16, 31

Tricycle Taupe is #B09994 in HEX — rgb(176, 153, 148), hsl(11°, 15%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 16%, 31%).

Tricycle Taupe pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 15%, 64%. 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#B09994

RGB176, 153, 148

HSL11°, 15%, 64%

HSV11°, 16%, 69%

CMYK0, 13, 16, 31

Decimal11573652

CSS RGBrgb(176, 153, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 15%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavenbrun S06C4

ΔE 1.3 · #AF9794

PPG

Iris Mauve 1016-5

ΔE 1.4 · #B39B94

Vista Paint

Open Road K-1115

ΔE 2 · #AC9992

Sherwin-Williams

Glamour SW6031

ΔE 2.6 · #B6A09A

Behr

Sonora Rose N160-4

ΔE 2.8 · #AF9797

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 2110-40

ΔE 2.9 · #B69E95

Valspar

Cherry Taupe 1005-10A

ΔE 3 · #B59791

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelnut DE6032

ΔE 3.1 · #B29E9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 3.8 · #B7A299

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.9 · #B6A39C

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 5.3 · #B8A7A2

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.1 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 6.1 · #B49D8D

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 9.6 · #9C9C9C

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 10.2 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B09994

#95ACB1

Analogous

#B1959E

#B09994

#B1A895

Triadic

#B09994

#95B19A

#9A95B1

Split-Complementary

#B09994

#95B1A8

#959EB1

Tetradic

#B09994

#9EB195

#95ACB1

#A895B1

Monochromatic

#644E4A

#90716A

#B09994

#D1C4C1

#F2EEED

Rectangle

#B09994

#ACB195

#95ACB1

#9A95B1

Compound

#B09994

#B1A895

#95ACB1

#959EB1

Variations

Lighter

#C1AFAB

#CFC3C1

#E2DDDB

Darker

#96766F

#69504B

#3D2F2B

Saturation

#A7A19F

#B19A95

#D8826E

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B09994

#A4A194

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B09994

#9D9D95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B09994

#B0999A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tricycle Taupe 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

#C39F8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B09994

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A4AE

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.

#6E9DA8

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B09994;

CSS — background

background-color: #B09994;

CSS Variable

--color-tricycle-taupe: #B09994;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tricycle-taupe': '#B09994' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B09994] text-[#B09994]

SCSS

$tricycle-taupe: #B09994;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B09994?

#B09994 is Tricycle Taupe, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B09994 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tricycle Taupe?

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

What colors pair well with Tricycle Taupe?

Tricycle Taupe 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 Tricycle Taupe?

You can download Tricycle Taupe 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 Tricycle Taupe?

The hex code is #B09994. In RGB it's 176, 153, 148, and in HSL it's 11°, 15%, 64%.

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