PINKS

Carmoisine

#B31C45

RGB 179, 28, 69 · HSL 344°, 73%, 41% · CMYK 0, 84, 61, 30

Carmoisine is #B31C45 in HEX — rgb(179, 28, 69), hsl(344°, 73%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 84%, 61%, 30%).

Carmoisine pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 73%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B31C45

RGB179, 28, 69

HSL344°, 73%, 41%

HSV344°, 84%, 70%

CMYK0, 84, 61, 30

Decimal11738181

CSS RGBrgb(179, 28, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 73%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosted Pomegranate 140B-7

ΔE 3.1 · #AD1545

Benjamin Moore

Candy 2079-10

ΔE 6.7 · #AB263D

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 7.4 · #A4233C

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 7.6 · #AB2E46

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 9.8 · #C53A4B

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 10.2 · #A42E41

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 10.6 · #C03543

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 12.5 · #AE373F

Dulux

High Street NZ10E7

ΔE 12.7 · #A4334E

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 14.8 · #B03537

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 15.2 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 15.6 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 16.2 · #922B3E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 17.4 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 17.5 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 19 · #BD413A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B31C45

#1CB58C

Analogous

#B51C91

#B31C45

#B5401C

Triadic

#B31C45

#45B51C

#1C45B5

Split-Complementary

#B31C45

#1CB540

#1C91B5

Tetradic

#B31C45

#91B51C

#1CB58C

#401CB5

Monochromatic

#310812

#73122C

#B31C45

#E13D69

#EB7F9C

Rectangle

#B31C45

#B58C1C

#1CB58C

#1C45B5

Compound

#B31C45

#B5401C

#1CB58C

#1C91B5

Variations

Lighter

#DF2F5E

#DD6D8B

#E5AFBE

Darker

#941436

#680B24

#3E0514

Saturation

#7F525E

#B51C45

#C30E3E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.63:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B31C45

#7A7140

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B31C45

#535341

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B31C45

#B02F39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carmoisine strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C6424F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B31C45

Daylight 5500K

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

#B34773

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#229073

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: #B31C45;

CSS — background

background-color: #B31C45;

CSS Variable

--color-carmoisine: #B31C45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carmoisine': '#B31C45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B31C45] text-[#B31C45]

SCSS

$carmoisine: #B31C45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B31C45?

#B31C45 is Carmoisine, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B31C45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carmoisine?

Carmoisine works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Carmoisine?

Carmoisine pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Carmoisine?

You can download Carmoisine 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 Carmoisine?

The hex code is #B31C45. In RGB it's 179, 28, 69, and in HSL it's 344°, 73%, 41%.

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