REDS

Outrageous Red

#B53030

RGB 181, 48, 48 · HSL 0°, 58%, 45% · CMYK 0, 73, 73, 29

Outrageous Red is #B53030 in HEX — rgb(181, 48, 48), hsl(0°, 58%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 73%, 29%).

Outrageous Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 58%, 45%. 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#B53030

RGB181, 48, 48

HSL0°, 58%, 45%

HSV0°, 73%, 71%

CMYK0, 73, 73, 29

Decimal11874352

CSS RGBrgb(181, 48, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 58%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Outrageous Red SB7F2

Exact match

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 2.6 · #B83236

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2087-10

ΔE 2.7 · #B92E34

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 2.7 · #BC3033

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 3.1 · #B8352E

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 3.6 · #BD2E32

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 4.1 · #B9383A

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 4.3 · #B32428

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 4.5 · #C33A36

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 4.6 · #B12D35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.5 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 8.7 · #B53B26

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 9.2 · #C34B44

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.5 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Wright Tanager Red FLLW287

ΔE 10.5 · #C6494C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.9 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#B53030

#30B5B5

Analogous

#B53073

#B53030

#B57330

Triadic

#B53030

#30B530

#3030B5

Split-Complementary

#B53030

#30B573

#3073B5

Tetradic

#B53030

#73B530

#30B5B5

#7330B5

Monochromatic

#3C1010

#792020

#B53030

#D45E5E

#E49A9A

Rectangle

#B53030

#B5B530

#30B5B5

#3030B5

Compound

#B53030

#B57330

#30B5B5

#3073B5

Variations

Lighter

#D04E4E

#D48181

#E2BABA

Darker

#942424

#671717

#3D0C0C

Saturation

#875F5F

#B53030

#CD1818

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

6.12:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B53030

#807528

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B53030

#5A5A30

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B53030

#B33743

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Outrageous Red 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

#C7513F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B53030

Daylight 5500K

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

#B45663

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#319292

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: #B53030;

CSS — background

background-color: #B53030;

CSS Variable

--color-outrageous-red: #B53030;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'outrageous-red': '#B53030' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B53030] text-[#B53030]

SCSS

$outrageous-red: #B53030;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B53030?

#B53030 is Outrageous Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B53030 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Outrageous Red?

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

What colors pair well with Outrageous Red?

Outrageous Red 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 Outrageous Red?

You can download Outrageous Red 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 Outrageous Red?

The hex code is #B53030. In RGB it's 181, 48, 48, and in HSL it's 0°, 58%, 45%.

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