REDS

Rouge

#B3535E

RGB 179, 83, 94 · HSL 353°, 39%, 51% · CMYK 0, 54, 47, 30

Rouge is #B3535E in HEX — rgb(179, 83, 94), hsl(353°, 39%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 47%, 30%).

Rouge pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 39%, 51%. 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#B3535E

RGB179, 83, 94

HSL353°, 39%, 51%

HSV353°, 54%, 70%

CMYK0, 54, 47, 30

Decimal11752286

CSS RGBrgb(179, 83, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 39%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rouge 2084-30

Exact match

Valspar

Sienna Dust 1007-3A

ΔE 1.9 · #B45762

Dulux

Carmine Carnation S03H8

ΔE 3 · #AD4B56

PPG

Grenadine 1051-6

ΔE 3.5 · #AC545E

Vista Paint

Punky Pink C-1128

ΔE 3.8 · #AF4B5C

Behr

Candy Drop MQ4-1

ΔE 4.4 · #BF5B6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 4.6 · #C05D6B

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 4.8 · #A44A56

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 5.4 · #B34C53

Sherwin-Williams

Gala Pink SW6579

ΔE 6.9 · #B04B63

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 8.7 · #A53C49

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 9.4 · #9F3A4F

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.4 · #D36E70

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.8 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 15.6 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 17.5 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#B3535E

#51B3A7

Analogous

#B3518D

#B3535E

#B37751

Triadic

#B3535E

#5DB351

#515DB3

Split-Complementary

#B3535E

#51B377

#518DB3

Tetradic

#B3535E

#8DB351

#51B3A7

#7751B3

Monochromatic

#4A2126

#803840

#B3535E

#CA868E

#E1BCC0

Rectangle

#B3535E

#B3A751

#51B3A7

#515DB3

Compound

#B3535E

#B37751

#51B3A7

#518DB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2747D

#CD9BA1

#DFC7CA

Darker

#933D47

#662930

#3C171B

Saturation

#917377

#B3515D

#D92B3F

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

4.87:1

vs Black

4.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B3535E

#867F5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3535E

#6B6B5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3535E

#B1585D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rouge 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

#C66B62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3535E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B37086

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#4A938B

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: #B3535E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3535E;

CSS Variable

--color-rouge: #B3535E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rouge': '#B3535E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3535E] text-[#B3535E]

SCSS

$rouge: #B3535E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3535E?

#B3535E is Rouge, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B3535E 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Rouge?

Rouge 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 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 hex code for Rouge?

The hex code is #B3535E. In RGB it's 179, 83, 94, and in HSL it's 353°, 39%, 51%.

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