REDS

Warm Comfort

#B38A82

RGB 179, 138, 130 · HSL 10°, 24%, 61% · CMYK 0, 23, 27, 30

Warm Comfort is #B38A82 in HEX — rgb(179, 138, 130), hsl(10°, 24%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 27%, 30%).

Warm Comfort pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 24%, 61%. 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#B38A82

RGB179, 138, 130

HSL10°, 24%, 61%

HSV10°, 27%, 70%

CMYK0, 23, 27, 30

Decimal11766402

CSS RGBrgb(179, 138, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 24%, 61%)

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Valspar

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Vista Paint

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ΔE 2.9 · #AB887F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 3.3 · #A9867D

Sherwin-Williams

Hushed Auburn SW9080

ΔE 3.8 · #A8857A

Benjamin Moore

Brown 2102-40

ΔE 3.9 · #A88079

Behr

Spiced Brandy S190-4

ΔE 4.2 · #B89489

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Branch DE6082

ΔE 4.7 · #AB8274

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 5.3 · #B5907F

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6.8 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 9.6 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.1 · #B6A39C

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.3 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 14.7 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B38A82

#84ABB3

Analogous

#B38494

#B38A82

#B3A484

Triadic

#B38A82

#84B38C

#8C84B3

Split-Complementary

#B38A82

#84B3A4

#8494B3

Tetradic

#B38A82

#94B384

#84ABB3

#A484B3

Monochromatic

#62423C

#916359

#B38A82

#D0B8B3

#EEE4E3

Rectangle

#B38A82

#ABB384

#84ABB3

#8C84B3

Compound

#B38A82

#B3A484

#84ABB3

#8494B3

Variations

Lighter

#C3A39C

#D0BBB7

#E2D8D6

Darker

#9C685D

#6C463F

#402924

Saturation

#A39794

#B38C84

#D9725E

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.87:1

Deuteranopia

#B38A82

#9E9982

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B38A82

#929283

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B38A82

#B28A8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Warm Comfort 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

#C6947D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B38A82

Daylight 5500K

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

#B399A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6699A3

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: #B38A82;

CSS — background

background-color: #B38A82;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-comfort: #B38A82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-comfort': '#B38A82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B38A82] text-[#B38A82]

SCSS

$warm-comfort: #B38A82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B38A82?

#B38A82 is Warm Comfort, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B38A82 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Comfort?

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

What colors pair well with Warm Comfort?

Warm Comfort 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 Warm Comfort?

You can download Warm Comfort 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 Warm Comfort?

The hex code is #B38A82. In RGB it's 179, 138, 130, and in HSL it's 10°, 24%, 61%.

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