REDS

Moroccan

#B35D51

RGB 179, 93, 81 · HSL 7°, 39%, 51% · CMYK 0, 48, 55, 30

Moroccan is #B35D51 in HEX — rgb(179, 93, 81), hsl(7°, 39%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 55%, 30%).

Moroccan pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 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#B35D51

RGB179, 93, 81

HSL7°, 39%, 51%

HSV7°, 55%, 70%

CMYK0, 48, 55, 30

Decimal11754833

CSS RGBrgb(179, 93, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 39%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Moroccan AF-285

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 2.2 · #B45F56

Behr

Tibetan Orange PPU2-14

ΔE 2.8 · #AE5849

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 3.8 · #AD5E54

Valspar

Island Salsa 2003-3A

ΔE 4 · #BB5D50

Hallman-Lindsay

Portsmouth Spice historic-portsmouth-spice

ΔE 4.2 · #A75546

Vista Paint

Angelic Choir C-57

ΔE 4.7 · #B6665C

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 5.3 · #C26157

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 5.6 · #A85953

Sherwin-Williams

Foxy SW6333

ΔE 5.8 · #A85E53

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.1 · #AA5842

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.2 · #A15A4D

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 7.2 · #A65754

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.5 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.8 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.4 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#B35D51

#51A7B3

Analogous

#B35177

#B35D51

#B38D51

Triadic

#B35D51

#51B35D

#5D51B3

Split-Complementary

#B35D51

#51B38D

#5177B3

Tetradic

#B35D51

#77B351

#51A7B3

#8D51B3

Monochromatic

#4A2621

#804038

#B35D51

#CA8E86

#E1C0BC

Rectangle

#B35D51

#A7B351

#51A7B3

#5D51B3

Compound

#B35D51

#B38D51

#51A7B3

#5177B3

Variations

Lighter

#C27D74

#CDA19B

#DFCAC7

Darker

#93473D

#663029

#3C1B17

Saturation

#917773

#B35D51

#D93F2B

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

4.56:1

vs Black

4.60:1

Deuteranopia

#B35D51

#8C824E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B35D51

#727253

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B35D51

#B25E64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Moroccan 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

#C67258

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B35D51

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3777C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4A8B93

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: #B35D51;

CSS — background

background-color: #B35D51;

CSS Variable

--color-moroccan: #B35D51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moroccan': '#B35D51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B35D51] text-[#B35D51]

SCSS

$moroccan: #B35D51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B35D51?

#B35D51 is Moroccan, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B35D51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moroccan?

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

What colors pair well with Moroccan?

Moroccan 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 Moroccan?

You can download Moroccan 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 Moroccan?

The hex code is #B35D51. In RGB it's 179, 93, 81, and in HSL it's 7°, 39%, 51%.

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