REDS

Chubby Kiss

#B43548

RGB 180, 53, 72 · HSL 351°, 55%, 46% · CMYK 0, 71, 60, 29

Chubby Kiss is #B43548 in HEX — rgb(180, 53, 72), hsl(351°, 55%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 60%, 29%).

Chubby Kiss pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 55%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B43548

RGB180, 53, 72

HSL351°, 55%, 46%

HSV351°, 71%, 71%

CMYK0, 71, 60, 29

Decimal11810120

CSS RGBrgb(180, 53, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 55%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fortune Red BIC-48

ΔE 3.4 · #AF324A

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 3.7 · #AB2E46

Benjamin Moore

Candy 2079-10

ΔE 4.5 · #AB263D

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 5.2 · #A42E41

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 5.4 · #AE373F

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 5.6 · #A4233C

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 6.5 · #C53A4B

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 6.5 · #A73944

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 7.5 · #C03543

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 8.6 · #A53C49

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 9.3 · #A43B3E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 10.4 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 10.8 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 12.4 · #922B3E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 13.5 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 16.7 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#B43548

#35B6A2

Analogous

#B63589

#B43548

#B66235

Triadic

#B43548

#48B635

#3548B6

Split-Complementary

#B43548

#35B662

#3589B6

Tetradic

#B43548

#89B635

#35B6A2

#6235B6

Monochromatic

#3F1219

#7B2431

#B43548

#D26575

#E3A0AA

Rectangle

#B43548

#B6A235

#35B6A2

#3548B6

Compound

#B43548

#B66235

#35B6A2

#3589B6

Variations

Lighter

#CD5466

#D38691

#E1BCC2

Darker

#942838

#681925

#3D0E15

Saturation

#896268

#B63548

#D01A36

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

5.93:1

vs Black

3.54:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B43548

#7F7643

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B43548

#5C5C46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B43548

#B13E47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chubby Kiss 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

#C65451

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B43548

Daylight 5500K

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

#B45975

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#359284

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: #B43548;

CSS — background

background-color: #B43548;

CSS Variable

--color-chubby-kiss: #B43548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chubby-kiss': '#B43548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B43548] text-[#B43548]

SCSS

$chubby-kiss: #B43548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B43548?

#B43548 is Chubby Kiss, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B43548 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chubby Kiss?

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

What colors pair well with Chubby Kiss?

Chubby Kiss 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 Chubby Kiss?

You can download Chubby Kiss 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 Chubby Kiss?

The hex code is #B43548. In RGB it's 180, 53, 72, and in HSL it's 351°, 55%, 46%.

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