REDS

Crimson Velvet Sunset

#B52604

RGB 181, 38, 4 · HSL 12°, 96%, 36% · CMYK 0, 79, 98, 29

Crimson Velvet Sunset is #B52604 in HEX — rgb(181, 38, 4), hsl(12°, 96%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 79%, 98%, 29%).

Crimson Velvet Sunset pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 96%, 36%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B52604

RGB181, 38, 4

HSL12°, 96%, 36%

HSV12°, 98%, 71%

CMYK0, 79, 98, 29

Decimal11871748

CSS RGBrgb(181, 38, 4)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 96%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 7.9 · #C93C20

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 8.1 · #BD2E1E

Dulux

Nasturcian Flower S07G8

ΔE 9 · #D1421E

Benjamin Moore

Redstone 2009-10

ΔE 11.9 · #D43C2C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 13.2 · #DD402E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 14.1 · #B53B26

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 14.6 · #D7552A

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 15.6 · #DE5730

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 16.5 · #D0252F

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 17 · #B8352E

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 17.2 · #DA5838

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 19.9 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.6 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 20.6 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 21.7 · #B83236

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 26.4 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#B52604

#0491B4

Analogous

#B40439

#B52604

#B47F04

Triadic

#B52604

#04B427

#2704B4

Split-Complementary

#B52604

#04B47F

#0439B4

Tetradic

#B52604

#39B404

#0491B4

#7F04B4

Monochromatic

#1E0601

#691702

#B52604

#FA3A0A

#FC7655

Rectangle

#B52604

#91B404

#0491B4

#2704B4

Compound

#B52604

#B47F04

#0491B4

#0439B4

Variations

Lighter

#F43505

#ED6D4D

#ECAF9F

Darker

#931D00

#651400

#3B0C00

Saturation

#764C41

#B42704

#B62602

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

6.47:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B52604

#7F7200

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B52604

#57570C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B52604

#B32C3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Crimson Velvet Sunset 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

#C7491E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B52604

Daylight 5500K

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

#B44E42

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#10738C

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: #B52604;

CSS — background

background-color: #B52604;

CSS Variable

--color-crimson-velvet-sunset: #B52604;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crimson-velvet-sunset': '#B52604' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B52604] text-[#B52604]

SCSS

$crimson-velvet-sunset: #B52604;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B52604?

#B52604 is Crimson Velvet Sunset, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #B52604 warm or cool?

Crimson Velvet Sunset reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Crimson Velvet Sunset?

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

What colors pair well with Crimson Velvet Sunset?

Crimson Velvet Sunset 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 Crimson Velvet Sunset?

You can download Crimson Velvet Sunset 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 Crimson Velvet Sunset?

The hex code is #B52604. In RGB it's 181, 38, 4, and in HSL it's 12°, 96%, 36%.

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