REDS

Intrigue Red

#B24648

RGB 178, 70, 72 · HSL 359°, 44%, 49% · CMYK 0, 61, 60, 30

Intrigue Red is #B24648 in HEX — rgb(178, 70, 72), hsl(359°, 44%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 60%, 30%).

Intrigue Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 44%, 49%. 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#B24648

RGB178, 70, 72

HSL359°, 44%, 49%

HSV359°, 61%, 70%

CMYK0, 61, 60, 30

Decimal11683400

CSS RGBrgb(178, 70, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 44%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clay Red BIC-46

ΔE 1.6 · #AD4445

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 2.8 · #AF3F42

Benjamin Moore

Ladybug 1322

ΔE 3 · #B13F44

Sherwin-Williams

Enticing Red SW6600

ΔE 3 · #B74E4F

Vista Paint

Empower C-1094

ΔE 3.2 · #AF4642

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 3.2 · #B54644

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 3.8 · #AD3C44

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 4.4 · #A53B3D

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 4.5 · #AC3A3E

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 4.5 · #A43B3E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 4.8 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 5.2 · #B34C53

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 5.5 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.9 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.6 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#B24648

#46B4B2

Analogous

#B4467F

#B24648

#B47B46

Triadic

#B24648

#48B446

#4648B4

Split-Complementary

#B24648

#46B47B

#467FB4

Tetradic

#B24648

#7FB446

#46B4B2

#7B46B4

Monochromatic

#461B1C

#7D3132

#B24648

#CC7B7C

#E1B2B3

Rectangle

#B24648

#B4B246

#46B4B2

#4648B4

Compound

#B24648

#B47B46

#46B4B2

#467FB4

Variations

Lighter

#C5696B

#CE9495

#E0C3C4

Darker

#923637

#662325

#3C1414

Saturation

#8D6C6D

#B44648

#D72326

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

5.44:1

vs Black

3.86:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B24648

#837944

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B24648

#646448

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B24648

#B04B52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Intrigue 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

#C56151

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B24648

Daylight 5500K

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

#B26675

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#429291

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: #B24648;

CSS — background

background-color: #B24648;

CSS Variable

--color-intrigue-red: #B24648;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'intrigue-red': '#B24648' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B24648] text-[#B24648]

SCSS

$intrigue-red: #B24648;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B24648?

#B24648 is Intrigue Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B24648 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intrigue Red?

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

What colors pair well with Intrigue Red?

Intrigue 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 Intrigue Red?

You can download Intrigue 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 Intrigue Red?

The hex code is #B24648. In RGB it's 178, 70, 72, and in HSL it's 359°, 44%, 49%.

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