REDS

True Heart

#B12D2C

RGB 177, 45, 44 · HSL 0°, 60%, 43% · CMYK 0, 75, 75, 31

True Heart is #B12D2C in HEX — rgb(177, 45, 44), hsl(0°, 60%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 31%).

True Heart pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 60%, 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#B12D2C

RGB177, 45, 44

HSL0°, 60%, 43%

HSV0°, 75%, 69%

CMYK0, 75, 75, 31

Decimal11611436

CSS RGBrgb(177, 45, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 60%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

True Heart S05G8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Million 2003-10

ΔE 2.7 · #B6342D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 3.1 · #B8352E

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 3.6 · #B33234

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 3.8 · #B32428

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 3.9 · #B83236

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 4.3 · #B02D33

Behr

Red Tomato 170B-7

ΔE 4.9 · #AE1B27

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 5.3 · #B12D35

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 5.4 · #BF2D32

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.3 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 7.7 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.1 · #9B2C2C

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 10.2 · #C34B44

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 11.3 · #AC3A3E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 15.5 · #B64F48

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

#B12D2C

#2CAFAF

Analogous

#AF2C6E

#B12D2C

#AF6E2C

Triadic

#B12D2C

#2CAF2C

#2C2CAF

Split-Complementary

#B12D2C

#2CAF6E

#2C6EAF

Tetradic

#B12D2C

#6EAF2C

#2CAFAF

#6E2CAF

Monochromatic

#350D0D

#721D1D

#B12D2C

#D45454

#E39191

Rectangle

#B12D2C

#AFAF2C

#2CAFAF

#2C2CAF

Compound

#B12D2C

#AF6E2C

#2CAFAF

#2C6EAF

Variations

Lighter

#D04545

#D47B7B

#E1B7B7

Darker

#8F2020

#641515

#3B0B0B

Saturation

#815A5A

#AF2C2C

#C51616

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

6.40:1

vs Black

3.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B12D2C

#7D7223

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B12D2C

#58582C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B12D2C

#AF3440

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

True Heart 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

#C44E3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B12D2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B15360

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#2E8D8D

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: #B12D2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B12D2C;

CSS Variable

--color-true-heart: #B12D2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'true-heart': '#B12D2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B12D2C] text-[#B12D2C]

SCSS

$true-heart: #B12D2C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B12D2C?

#B12D2C is True Heart, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B12D2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with True Heart?

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

What colors pair well with True Heart?

True Heart 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 True Heart?

You can download True Heart 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 True Heart?

The hex code is #B12D2C. In RGB it's 177, 45, 44, and in HSL it's 0°, 60%, 43%.

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