REDS

Molten Lava

#B5332E

RGB 181, 51, 46 · HSL 2°, 59%, 45% · CMYK 0, 72, 75, 29

Molten Lava is #B5332E in HEX — rgb(181, 51, 46), hsl(2°, 59%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 75%, 29%).

Molten Lava pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 59%, 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#B5332E

RGB181, 51, 46

HSL2°, 59%, 45%

HSV2°, 75%, 71%

CMYK0, 72, 75, 29

Decimal11875118

CSS RGBrgb(181, 51, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 59%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Million 2003-10

ΔE 1 · #B6342D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 1.4 · #B8352E

Dulux

True Heart S05G8

ΔE 1.9 · #B12D2C

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 3.9 · #BC3033

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 4.3 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 4.3 · #C33A36

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 4.6 · #BD2E32

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 4.8 · #B32428

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 4.8 · #BF413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5 · #BD413A

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 5 · #C13A2F

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 6.7 · #B53B26

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 8.9 · #C34B44

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.9 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 11.2 · #C6494C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.7 · #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

#B5332E

#2FB2B6

Analogous

#B62F6E

#B5332E

#B6772F

Triadic

#B5332E

#2FB634

#342FB6

Split-Complementary

#B5332E

#2FB677

#2F6EB6

Tetradic

#B5332E

#6EB62F

#2FB2B6

#772FB6

Monochromatic

#3D1110

#7A221F

#B5332E

#D5615D

#E59C9A

Rectangle

#B5332E

#B2B62F

#2FB2B6

#342FB6

Compound

#B5332E

#B6772F

#2FB2B6

#2F6EB6

Variations

Lighter

#D1514D

#D58381

#E2BBBA

Darker

#952723

#681916

#3E0D0C

Saturation

#87605E

#B6342F

#CE1E18

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

6.04:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B5332E

#817526

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5332E

#5C5C2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5332E

#B33944

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Molten Lava 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

#C7533E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5332E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B45862

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#318F92

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: #B5332E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5332E;

CSS Variable

--color-molten-lava: #B5332E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'molten-lava': '#B5332E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5332E] text-[#B5332E]

SCSS

$molten-lava: #B5332E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5332E?

#B5332E is Molten Lava, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B5332E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Molten Lava?

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

What colors pair well with Molten Lava?

Molten Lava 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 Molten Lava?

You can download Molten Lava 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 Molten Lava?

The hex code is #B5332E. In RGB it's 181, 51, 46, and in HSL it's 2°, 59%, 45%.

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