REDS

Sauvignon Blanc

#B18276

RGB 177, 130, 118 · HSL 12°, 27%, 58% · CMYK 0, 27, 33, 31

Sauvignon Blanc is #B18276 in HEX — rgb(177, 130, 118), hsl(12°, 27%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 33%, 31%).

Sauvignon Blanc pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 27%, 58%. 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#B18276

RGB177, 130, 118

HSL12°, 27%, 58%

HSV12°, 33%, 69%

CMYK0, 27, 33, 31

Decimal11633270

CSS RGBrgb(177, 130, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 27%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Savin S06D6

ΔE 1.4 · #B18076

Behr

Light Mocha 220F-5

ΔE 2.3 · #AA7E73

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Branch DE6082

ΔE 2.8 · #AB8274

PPG

Cappucino Bombe 1061-5

ΔE 3 · #B4897D

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

ΔE 3.2 · #BB897C

Benjamin Moore

Drenched 1182

ΔE 4.3 · #A77869

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 5.3 · #C08F80

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 5.8 · #A9867D

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 5.8 · #A57D69

Vista Paint

Rocky Mountain C-127

ΔE 5.9 · #AB887F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.1 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.5 · #A0837F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 16.6 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B18276

#77A5B1

Analogous

#B17788

#B18276

#B19F77

Triadic

#B18276

#77B183

#8377B1

Split-Complementary

#B18276

#77B19F

#7788B1

Tetradic

#B18276

#88B177

#77A5B1

#9F77B1

Monochromatic

#5B3C34

#8B5C50

#B18276

#CDAFA8

#E9DBD8

Rectangle

#B18276

#A5B177

#77A5B1

#8377B1

Compound

#B18276

#B19F77

#77A5B1

#7788B1

Variations

Lighter

#C09B92

#CDB6B0

#E1D5D2

Darker

#986255

#6A4339

#3E2721

Saturation

#9D8F8B

#B18377

#D86B50

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.32:1

Deuteranopia

#B18276

#9A9375

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B18276

#8B8B78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B18276

#B08185

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sauvignon Blanc 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

#C48E74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B18276

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19398

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5E919D

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: #B18276;

CSS — background

background-color: #B18276;

CSS Variable

--color-sauvignon-blanc: #B18276;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sauvignon-blanc': '#B18276' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B18276] text-[#B18276]

SCSS

$sauvignon-blanc: #B18276;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B18276?

#B18276 is Sauvignon Blanc, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B18276 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sauvignon Blanc?

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

What colors pair well with Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc 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 Sauvignon Blanc?

You can download Sauvignon Blanc 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 Sauvignon Blanc?

The hex code is #B18276. In RGB it's 177, 130, 118, and in HSL it's 12°, 27%, 58%.

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