REDS

Holly Berry

#B44E5D

RGB 180, 78, 93 · HSL 351°, 40%, 51% · CMYK 0, 57, 48, 29

Holly Berry is #B44E5D in HEX — rgb(180, 78, 93), hsl(351°, 40%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 48%, 29%).

Holly Berry pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 40%, 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#B44E5D

RGB180, 78, 93

HSL351°, 40%, 51%

HSV351°, 57%, 71%

CMYK0, 57, 48, 29

Decimal11816541

CSS RGBrgb(180, 78, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 40%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Punky Pink C-1128

ΔE 2 · #AF4B5C

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 2.1 · #B84D5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 2.6 · #B2485B

Benjamin Moore

Cherry 2080-30

ΔE 2.9 · #AE495C

Dulux

Carmine Carnation S03H8

ΔE 2.9 · #AD4B56

Behr

Mineral Red 180D-6

ΔE 3.1 · #B04B5F

PPG

Salsa Diane 1186-6

ΔE 3.4 · #BB4F5C

Sherwin-Williams

Heartfelt SW6586

ΔE 4.5 · #BD4C5F

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 5.1 · #B34C53

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 5.7 · #A44A56

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 7.2 · #A53C49

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 7.7 · #9F3A4F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 12.7 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 14.5 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.6 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 19.4 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#B44E5D

#50B4A5

Analogous

#B45091

#B44E5D

#B47350

Triadic

#B44E5D

#5FB450

#505FB4

Split-Complementary

#B44E5D

#50B473

#5091B4

Tetradic

#B44E5D

#91B450

#50B4A5

#7350B4

Monochromatic

#4B2027

#813742

#B44E5D

#CB8690

#E2BBC1

Rectangle

#B44E5D

#B4A550

#50B4A5

#505FB4

Compound

#B44E5D

#B47350

#50B4A5

#5091B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3737F

#CE9BA2

#E0C7CB

Darker

#943C49

#672831

#3D161C

Saturation

#917378

#B4505F

#DA2B45

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

5.01:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B44E5D

#857E5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B44E5D

#69695B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B44E5D

#B15459

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Holly Berry 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

#C66761

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B44E5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B46C85

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.

#499489

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: #B44E5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B44E5D;

CSS Variable

--color-holly-berry: #B44E5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'holly-berry': '#B44E5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B44E5D] text-[#B44E5D]

SCSS

$holly-berry: #B44E5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B44E5D?

#B44E5D is Holly Berry, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B44E5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Holly Berry?

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

What colors pair well with Holly Berry?

Holly Berry 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 Holly Berry?

You can download Holly Berry 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 Holly Berry?

The hex code is #B44E5D. In RGB it's 180, 78, 93, and in HSL it's 351°, 40%, 51%.

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