REDS
Chili Pepper
#B14040
Sitting at HSL 0°, 47%, 47%, Chili Pepper reads steady and warm. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Chili Pepper 2004-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B14040?
#B14040 is Chili Pepper, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #B14040 warm or cool?
Chili Pepper reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Chili Pepper?
Chili Pepper works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Chili Pepper?
Chili Pepper pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Chili Pepper?
You can download Chili Pepper 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 RGB value of #B14040?
#B14040 converts to RGB 177, 64, 64.