REDS
Rouge
#B2525D
Rouge is a balanced red sitting at HSL 353°, 38%, 51%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Rouge 2084-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Rouge
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B2525D?
#B2525D is Rouge, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #B2525D warm or cool?
Rouge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Rouge?
Rouge works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Rouge?
Rouge pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Rouge?
You can download Rouge 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 RGB value of #B2525D?
#B2525D converts to RGB 178, 82, 93.