REDS

Sensuous

#B45B6B

RGB 180, 91, 107 · HSL 349°, 37%, 53% · CMYK 0, 49, 41, 29

Sensuous is #B45B6B in HEX — rgb(180, 91, 107), hsl(349°, 37%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 41%, 29%).

Sensuous pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 37%, 53%. 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#B45B6B

RGB180, 91, 107

HSL349°, 37%, 53%

HSV349°, 49%, 71%

CMYK0, 49, 41, 29

Decimal11819883

CSS RGBrgb(180, 91, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 37%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sensuous MQ1-6

Exact match

Dulux

Hot Flamingo S01G7

ΔE 1.1 · #B35968

Dunn-Edwards

Candied Apple DE5054

ΔE 2.2 · #B95B6D

Benjamin Moore

Mardi 1342

ΔE 3 · #BA5A6B

Vista Paint

Temptress C-1143

ΔE 3.8 · #BD5D6B

Valspar

Sienna Dust 1007-3A

ΔE 4.2 · #B45762

PPG

Grenadine 1051-6

ΔE 4.6 · #AC545E

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 5.2 · #C05D6B

Sherwin-Williams

Redbud SW6312

ΔE 5.6 · #AD5E65

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 7.2 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 10.1 · #994A50

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 10.3 · #A36167

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12.5 · #A25877

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 12.8 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.1 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 21.3 · #AA5842

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

#B45B6B

#5BB3A3

Analogous

#B35B97

#B45B6B

#B3775B

Triadic

#B45B6B

#6BB35B

#5B6BB3

Split-Complementary

#B45B6B

#5BB377

#5B97B3

Tetradic

#B45B6B

#97B35B

#5BB3A3

#775BB3

Monochromatic

#50252D

#853D4A

#B45B6B

#CC8F9A

#E4C4C9

Rectangle

#B45B6B

#B3A35B

#5BB3A3

#5B6BB3

Compound

#B45B6B

#B3775B

#5BB3A3

#5B97B3

Variations

Lighter

#C37C89

#CEA0A9

#E0CACE

Darker

#964252

#692C37

#3E1920

Saturation

#947A7F

#B35B6B

#D93553

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

4.52:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#B45B6B

#898369

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B45B6B

#717169

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B45B6B

#B26164

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sensuous 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

#C6716B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B45B6B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B47690

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.

#4F978A

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: #B45B6B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B45B6B;

CSS Variable

--color-sensuous: #B45B6B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sensuous': '#B45B6B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B45B6B] text-[#B45B6B]

SCSS

$sensuous: #B45B6B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B45B6B?

#B45B6B is Sensuous, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B45B6B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sensuous?

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

What colors pair well with Sensuous?

Sensuous 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 Sensuous?

You can download Sensuous 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 Sensuous?

The hex code is #B45B6B. In RGB it's 180, 91, 107, and in HSL it's 349°, 37%, 53%.

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