REDS

New Bud

#B1828D

RGB 177, 130, 141 · HSL 346°, 23%, 60% · CMYK 0, 27, 20, 31

New Bud is #B1828D in HEX — rgb(177, 130, 141), hsl(346°, 23%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 20%, 31%).

New Bud pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 23%, 60%. 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#B1828D

RGB177, 130, 141

HSL346°, 23%, 60%

HSV346°, 27%, 69%

CMYK0, 27, 20, 31

Decimal11633293

CSS RGBrgb(177, 130, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 23%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

New Bud 1006-5C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Merry Meredith K-1154

ΔE 1.4 · #AD7F89

Hallman-Lindsay

Rare Find 106

ΔE 1.6 · #AE7E8A

Behr

Warm Comfort 190F-4

ΔE 2 · #B08591

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 2.4 · #AE8087

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 2.7 · #B08693

Dulux

Simply Pink S01E4

ΔE 2.9 · #B48994

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 3.8 · #B8808D

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 5.5 · #AB7D7F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.3 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Bohemian Jazz DE6019

ΔE 7 · #9D777C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.1 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 13.9 · #856A73

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 17.5 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 19.2 · #8B8A8C

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

#B1828D

#82B0A6

Analogous

#B082A4

#B1828D

#B08E82

Triadic

#B1828D

#8CB082

#828CB0

Split-Complementary

#B1828D

#82B08E

#82A4B0

Tetradic

#B1828D

#A4B082

#82B0A6

#8E82B0

Monochromatic

#5E3B43

#8D5865

#B1828D

#CEB1B7

#EBE0E2

Rectangle

#B1828D

#B0A682

#82B0A6

#828CB0

Compound

#B1828D

#B08E82

#82B0A6

#82A4B0

Variations

Lighter

#C09BA3

#CEB6BB

#E1D6D8

Darker

#985D6B

#693F49

#3E242A

Saturation

#A09295

#B0828C

#D85A78

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

3.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.45:1

Deuteranopia

#B1828D

#97958C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1828D

#8B8B8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1828D

#AF8586

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

New Bud 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

#C48E85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1828D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B193A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#63A193

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: #B1828D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1828D;

CSS Variable

--color-new-bud: #B1828D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-bud': '#B1828D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1828D] text-[#B1828D]

SCSS

$new-bud: #B1828D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1828D?

#B1828D is New Bud, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B1828D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Bud?

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

What colors pair well with New Bud?

New Bud 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 New Bud?

You can download New Bud 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 New Bud?

The hex code is #B1828D. In RGB it's 177, 130, 141, and in HSL it's 346°, 23%, 60%.

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