REDS

Jalapeño

#B1533C

RGB 177, 83, 60 · HSL 12°, 49%, 46% · CMYK 0, 53, 66, 31

Jalapeño is #B1533C in HEX — rgb(177, 83, 60), hsl(12°, 49%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 66%, 31%).

Jalapeño pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 49%, 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#B1533C

RGB177, 83, 60

HSL12°, 49%, 46%

HSV12°, 66%, 69%

CMYK0, 53, 66, 31

Decimal11621180

CSS RGBrgb(177, 83, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 49%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Jalapeño SW6629

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fiery 077

ΔE 2.1 · #B35840

Behr

Rusty Gate M200-7

ΔE 2.4 · #AC4D39

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 2.5 · #A94E37

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 3.2 · #B35943

Vista Paint

Sun's Rage C-1052

ΔE 3.4 · #A74E34

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 3.5 · #B95543

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 4.1 · #AF5941

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 5.3 · #B74D3A

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 5.5 · #B05C44

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 5.8 · #BA5B3A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.2 · #AA5842

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.1 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 8.1 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.2 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#B1533C

#3C98AF

Analogous

#AF3C5E

#B1533C

#AF8C3C

Triadic

#B1533C

#3CAF53

#533CAF

Split-Complementary

#B1533C

#3CAF8C

#3C5EAF

Tetradic

#B1533C

#5EAF3C

#3C98AF

#8C3CAF

Monochromatic

#3D1D15

#763828

#B1533C

#CC7E6B

#E0B0A4

Rectangle

#B1533C

#98AF3C

#3C98AF

#533CAF

Compound

#B1533C

#AF8C3C

#3C98AF

#3C5EAF

Variations

Lighter

#C7705B

#CF988A

#DFC5BE

Darker

#8E412E

#632C1E

#3B1910

Saturation

#876B64

#AF533C

#CD411E

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B1533C

#887C38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1533C

#6B6B40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1533C

#B0535B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Jalapeño 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

#C46B48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1533C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1706C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3A7D8D

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: #B1533C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1533C;

CSS Variable

--color-jalapeño: #B1533C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jalapeño': '#B1533C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1533C] text-[#B1533C]

SCSS

$jalapeño: #B1533C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1533C?

#B1533C is Jalapeño, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B1533C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jalapeño?

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

What colors pair well with Jalapeño?

Jalapeño 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 Jalapeño?

You can download Jalapeño 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 Jalapeño?

The hex code is #B1533C. In RGB it's 177, 83, 60, and in HSL it's 12°, 49%, 46%.

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