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M. Bison

#B4023D

RGB 180, 2, 61 · HSL 340°, 98%, 36% · CMYK 0, 99, 66, 29

M. Bison is #B4023D in HEX — rgb(180, 2, 61), hsl(340°, 98%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 99%, 66%, 29%).

M. Bison pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 98%, 36%. 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#B4023D

RGB180, 2, 61

HSL340°, 98%, 36%

HSV340°, 99%, 71%

CMYK0, 99, 66, 29

Decimal11797053

CSS RGBrgb(180, 2, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 98%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosted Pomegranate 140B-7

ΔE 7.1 · #AD1545

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 8.9 · #C1334B

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 10.6 · #A4233C

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 11.1 · #C03543

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 11.3 · #C53A4B

Vista Paint

Red Baron K-672

ΔE 11.8 · #BE2535

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 13.2 · #C51D34

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 13.3 · #AD2C34

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 14.6 · #B83236

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 14.7 · #BC383C

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 15 · #AE373F

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 15.7 · #9D0B1E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 18.7 · #942A35

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 18.8 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 19.5 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 19.5 · #BD413A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#B4023D

#02B67A

Analogous

#B60298

#B4023D

#B62002

Triadic

#B4023D

#3EB602

#023EB6

Split-Complementary

#B4023D

#02B620

#0298B6

Tetradic

#B4023D

#98B602

#02B67A

#2002B6

Monochromatic

#1E000A

#6A0124

#B4023D

#FD0859

#FD538C

Rectangle

#B4023D

#B67A02

#02B67A

#023EB6

Compound

#B4023D

#B62002

#02B67A

#0298B6

Variations

Lighter

#F60254

#EF4C82

#ED9FB9

Darker

#930031

#650022

#3B0014

Saturation

#774153

#B6023E

#B7013E

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

6.96:1

vs Black

3.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B4023D

#796F37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4023D

#4F4F39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4023D

#B12331

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

M. Bison 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

#C62E49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4023D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4336D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#108C63

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: #B4023D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4023D;

CSS Variable

--color-m.-bison: #B4023D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'm.-bison': '#B4023D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4023D] text-[#B4023D]

SCSS

$m.-bison: #B4023D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4023D?

#B4023D is M. Bison, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B4023D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with M. Bison?

M. Bison 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 M. Bison?

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

Where can I download M. Bison?

You can download M. Bison 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 M. Bison?

The hex code is #B4023D. In RGB it's 180, 2, 61, and in HSL it's 340°, 98%, 36%.

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