REDS

Plush Suede

#B1928C

RGB 177, 146, 140 · HSL 10°, 19%, 62% · CMYK 0, 18, 21, 31

Plush Suede is #B1928C in HEX — rgb(177, 146, 140), hsl(10°, 19%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 21%, 31%).

Plush Suede pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 19%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B1928C

RGB177, 146, 140

HSL10°, 19%, 62%

HSV10°, 21%, 69%

CMYK0, 18, 21, 31

Decimal11637388

CSS RGBrgb(177, 146, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 19%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

Exact match

Valspar

Cherry Taupe 1005-10A

ΔE 1.9 · #B59791

Behr

Antoinette MQ1-46

ΔE 3 · #AE9190

Dulux

Creamed Caramel S07C4

ΔE 3.4 · #B79B94

Vista Paint

Taryn Hills K-1131

ΔE 3.6 · #B59595

PPG

Brandy Snaps 1053-5

ΔE 3.7 · #B58E8B

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Sprout 134

ΔE 3.9 · #A78B81

Benjamin Moore

Barberry 1244

ΔE 4.4 · #A68886

Sherwin-Williams

Dressy Rose SW6024

ΔE 4.6 · #B89D9A

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6 · #A0837F

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 6.1 · #A68F80

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.7 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 12.3 · #A3977F

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 13.1 · #898176

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 17.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B1928C

#8CAAB1

Analogous

#B18C98

#B1928C

#B1A48C

Triadic

#B1928C

#8CB192

#928CB1

Split-Complementary

#B1928C

#8CB1A4

#8C98B1

Tetradic

#B1928C

#98B18C

#8CAAB1

#A48CB1

Monochromatic

#614742

#8F6961

#B1928C

#CFBDB9

#EEE8E7

Rectangle

#B1928C

#AAB18C

#8CAAB1

#928CB1

Compound

#B1928C

#B1A48C

#8CAAB1

#8C98B1

Variations

Lighter

#C0A8A3

#CEBFBB

#E2DAD9

Darker

#986E65

#694B45

#3E2B28

Saturation

#A49A99

#B1928C

#D87864

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1928C

#A19D8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1928C

#98988D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1928C

#B19294

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Plush Suede 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

#C49A84

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1928C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19FA8

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#689AA5

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: #B1928C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1928C;

CSS Variable

--color-plush-suede: #B1928C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plush-suede': '#B1928C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1928C] text-[#B1928C]

SCSS

$plush-suede: #B1928C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1928C?

#B1928C is Plush Suede, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B1928C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plush Suede?

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

What colors pair well with Plush Suede?

Plush Suede 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 Plush Suede?

You can download Plush Suede 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 Plush Suede?

The hex code is #B1928C. In RGB it's 177, 146, 140, and in HSL it's 10°, 19%, 62%.

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