REDS

Con Brio

#B12845

RGB 177, 40, 69 · HSL 347°, 63%, 43% · CMYK 0, 77, 61, 31

Con Brio is #B12845 in HEX — rgb(177, 40, 69), hsl(347°, 63%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 77%, 61%, 31%).

Con Brio pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 63%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B12845

RGB177, 40, 69

HSL347°, 63%, 43%

HSV347°, 77%, 69%

CMYK0, 77, 61, 31

Decimal11610181

CSS RGBrgb(177, 40, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 63%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Candy 2079-10

ΔE 3.6 · #AB263D

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 4 · #AB2E46

Behr

Fortune Red BIC-48

ΔE 4.3 · #AF324A

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 4.4 · #A4233C

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 6.6 · #A42E41

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 7.9 · #C53A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 8.7 · #C03543

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 8.7 · #AE373F

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 9.7 · #A73944

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 11.4 · #A53C49

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 11.8 · #B03537

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 12.3 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 13.3 · #922B3E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.2 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 16.3 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 16.4 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#B12845

#29B395

Analogous

#B3298C

#B12845

#B35029

Triadic

#B12845

#47B329

#2947B3

Split-Complementary

#B12845

#29B350

#298CB3

Tetradic

#B12845

#8CB329

#29B395

#5029B3

Monochromatic

#360C15

#741A2E

#B12845

#D7506E

#E68FA2

Rectangle

#B12845

#B39529

#29B395

#2947B3

Compound

#B12845

#B35029

#29B395

#298CB3

Variations

Lighter

#D44161

#D6798D

#E3B6BF

Darker

#921E37

#661325

#3D0A15

Saturation

#825962

#B32947

#C7143B

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

6.44:1

vs Black

3.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B12845

#7A7240

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B12845

#565642

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B12845

#AE353E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Con Brio 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

#C44B4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B12845

Daylight 5500K

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

#B15073

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#2B8F79

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: #B12845;

CSS — background

background-color: #B12845;

CSS Variable

--color-con-brio: #B12845;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'con-brio': '#B12845' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B12845] text-[#B12845]

SCSS

$con-brio: #B12845;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B12845?

#B12845 is Con Brio, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B12845 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Con Brio?

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

What colors pair well with Con Brio?

Con Brio 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 Con Brio?

You can download Con Brio 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 Con Brio?

The hex code is #B12845. In RGB it's 177, 40, 69, and in HSL it's 347°, 63%, 43%.

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