REDS

Lusty Red

#B1383D

RGB 177, 56, 61 · HSL 358°, 52%, 46% · CMYK 0, 68, 66, 31

Lusty Red is #B1383D in HEX — rgb(177, 56, 61), hsl(358°, 52%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 68%, 66%, 31%).

Lusty Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 52%, 46%. 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#B1383D

RGB177, 56, 61

HSL358°, 52%, 46%

HSV358°, 68%, 69%

CMYK0, 68, 66, 31

Decimal11614269

CSS RGBrgb(177, 56, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 52%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eye Of Newt S04F8

ΔE 2.3 · #AE3B3D

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Bomb DEA105

ΔE 2.3 · #B73D3F

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 2.3 · #AE373F

Behr

Winter Poinsettia HDC-WR14-10

ΔE 2.3 · #AE3B3D

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 2.9 · #B03537

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 3 · #AC3A3E

Benjamin Moore

Hot CSP-1155

ΔE 3.3 · #AA3535

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 3.6 · #BB4147

Sherwin-Williams

Heartthrob SW6866

ΔE 3.7 · #A82E33

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 4.2 · #BD4048

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 7.3 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.4 · #BD413A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.7 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.4 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.2 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 12.9 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#B1383D

#38B2AE

Analogous

#B23879

#B1383D

#B27138

Triadic

#B1383D

#3CB238

#383CB2

Split-Complementary

#B1383D

#38B271

#3879B2

Tetradic

#B1383D

#79B238

#38B2AE

#7138B2

Monochromatic

#3E1415

#782629

#B1383D

#CF686B

#E2A2A4

Rectangle

#B1383D

#B2AE38

#38B2AE

#383CB2

Compound

#B1383D

#B27138

#38B2AE

#3879B2

Variations

Lighter

#CA585B

#D1888A

#E0BDBE

Darker

#912B2E

#651C1E

#3C0F11

Saturation

#886364

#B2383C

#CE1C22

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

6.00:1

vs Black

3.50:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B1383D

#7F7438

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1383D

#5C5C3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1383D

#AF3E48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lusty 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

#C45749

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1383D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B15C6D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#38908D

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: #B1383D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1383D;

CSS Variable

--color-lusty-red: #B1383D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lusty-red': '#B1383D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1383D] text-[#B1383D]

SCSS

$lusty-red: #B1383D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1383D?

#B1383D is Lusty Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B1383D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lusty Red?

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

What colors pair well with Lusty Red?

Lusty 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 Lusty Red?

You can download Lusty 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 Lusty Red?

The hex code is #B1383D. In RGB it's 177, 56, 61, and in HSL it's 358°, 52%, 46%.

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