REDS

Chimayo Red

#B16355

RGB 177, 99, 85 · HSL 9°, 37%, 51% · CMYK 0, 44, 52, 31

Chimayo Red is #B16355 in HEX — rgb(177, 99, 85), hsl(9°, 37%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 52%, 31%).

Chimayo Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 37%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B16355

RGB177, 99, 85

HSL9°, 37%, 51%

HSV9°, 52%, 69%

CMYK0, 44, 52, 31

Decimal11625301

CSS RGBrgb(177, 99, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 37%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wright Deep Rust FLLW370

ΔE 1.9 · #AE6456

Vista Paint

Ginger Jar K-1122

ΔE 2.2 · #B5665B

Behr

Chimayo Red QE-04

ΔE 2.2 · #B06459

Benjamin Moore

Colonial 2093-30

ΔE 2.5 · #AF6658

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 2.6 · #AD5E54

Hallman-Lindsay

Angelic Choir 58

ΔE 3 · #B8665C

Sherwin-Williams

Henna Shade SW6326

ΔE 3.2 · #B3675D

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 3.6 · #B45F56

Valspar

Rare Sienna 2010-7

ΔE 4.2 · #A7584C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 5.2 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 5.4 · #A85953

Dulux

Morocco S05F7

ΔE 7 · #B56F66

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 7.3 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 10.1 · #C27355

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13.3 · #D36E70

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.5 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#B16355

#54A2B0

Analogous

#B05474

#B16355

#B09054

Triadic

#B16355

#54B062

#6254B0

Split-Complementary

#B16355

#54B090

#5474B0

Tetradic

#B16355

#74B054

#54A2B0

#9054B0

Monochromatic

#492822

#7E443A

#B16355

#C89288

#E0C2BD

Rectangle

#B16355

#A2B054

#54A2B0

#6254B0

Compound

#B16355

#B09054

#54A2B0

#5474B0

Variations

Lighter

#C08176

#CCA49C

#DFCBC8

Darker

#904C40

#65332A

#3B1D18

Saturation

#907874

#B06254

#D8462C

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

4.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.79:1

Deuteranopia

#B16355

#8D8353

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B16355

#757557

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B16355

#B06369

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chimayo 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

#C4775B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B16355

Daylight 5500K

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

#B17C7F

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.

#4C8791

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B16355;

CSS — background

background-color: #B16355;

CSS Variable

--color-chimayo-red: #B16355;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chimayo-red': '#B16355' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B16355] text-[#B16355]

SCSS

$chimayo-red: #B16355;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B16355?

#B16355 is Chimayo Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B16355 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chimayo Red?

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

What colors pair well with Chimayo Red?

Chimayo 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 Chimayo Red?

You can download Chimayo 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 Chimayo Red?

The hex code is #B16355. In RGB it's 177, 99, 85, and in HSL it's 9°, 37%, 51%.

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