REDS

Umbria Red

#B54753

RGB 181, 71, 83 · HSL 353°, 44%, 49% · CMYK 0, 61, 54, 29

Umbria Red is #B54753 in HEX — rgb(181, 71, 83), hsl(353°, 44%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 54%, 29%).

Umbria Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 44%, 49%. 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#B54753

RGB181, 71, 83

HSL353°, 44%, 49%

HSV353°, 61%, 71%

CMYK0, 61, 54, 29

Decimal11880275

CSS RGBrgb(181, 71, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 44%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 1337

ΔE 2.9 · #B14354

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 3.2 · #B34C53

PPG

Salsa Diane 1186-6

ΔE 3.3 · #BB4F5C

Behr

Intrigue Red HDC-SM14-10

ΔE 4 · #B2464B

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 4 · #BB4B51

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 4.1 · #B84D5D

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 5.1 · #A53C49

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonrose 1103

ΔE 5.2 · #A53F48

Dulux

Carmine Carnation S03H8

ΔE 5.3 · #AD4B56

Vista Paint

Moonrose C-1102

ΔE 5.4 · #A53E46

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Hill DE5069

ΔE 7.3 · #CC5160

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 7.8 · #A43B3E

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 10.9 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.5 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.5 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 18.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#B54753

#46B4A7

Analogous

#B4468A

#B54753

#B47046

Triadic

#B54753

#53B446

#4653B4

Split-Complementary

#B54753

#46B470

#468AB4

Tetradic

#B54753

#8AB446

#46B4A7

#7046B4

Monochromatic

#461B20

#7D3139

#B54753

#CC7B84

#E1B2B7

Rectangle

#B54753

#B4A746

#46B4A7

#4653B4

Compound

#B54753

#B47046

#46B4A7

#468AB4

Variations

Lighter

#C56974

#CE949B

#E0C3C7

Darker

#923641

#66232B

#3C1418

Saturation

#8D6C70

#B44653

#D72338

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

5.26:1

vs Black

3.99:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B54753

#847C4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B54753

#656552

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B54753

#B34D54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Umbria 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

#C76259

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B54753

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4677E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#429289

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: #B54753;

CSS — background

background-color: #B54753;

CSS Variable

--color-umbria-red: #B54753;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'umbria-red': '#B54753' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B54753] text-[#B54753]

SCSS

$umbria-red: #B54753;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B54753?

#B54753 is Umbria Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B54753 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Umbria Red?

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

What colors pair well with Umbria Red?

Umbria 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 Umbria Red?

You can download Umbria 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 Umbria Red?

The hex code is #B54753. In RGB it's 181, 71, 83, and in HSL it's 353°, 44%, 49%.

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