REDS

Embroidered

#B54E52

RGB 181, 78, 82 · HSL 358°, 41%, 51% · CMYK 0, 57, 55, 29

Embroidered is #B54E52 in HEX — rgb(181, 78, 82), hsl(358°, 41%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 55%, 29%).

Embroidered pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 41%, 51%. 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#B54E52

RGB181, 78, 82

HSL358°, 41%, 51%

HSV358°, 57%, 71%

CMYK0, 57, 55, 29

Decimal11882066

CSS RGBrgb(181, 78, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 41%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Embroidered CSP-1190

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 1.7 · #B34C53

Sherwin-Williams

Enticing Red SW6600

ΔE 2.3 · #B74E4F

Behr

Intrigue Red HDC-SM14-10

ΔE 3.3 · #B2464B

PPG

Bonfire 1187-6

ΔE 4.4 · #C3585C

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 5.1 · #AD4E49

Dulux

Carmine Carnation S03H8

ΔE 5.4 · #AD4B56

Valspar

Brick Facade 2002-3A

ΔE 5.4 · #B25550

Vista Paint

Moonrose C-1102

ΔE 5.9 · #A53E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonrose 1103

ΔE 5.9 · #A53F48

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.3 · #B64F48

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 7.3 · #C35550

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.9 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.1 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 12.7 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#B54E52

#4FB5B2

Analogous

#B54F85

#B54E52

#B57F4F

Triadic

#B54E52

#52B54F

#4F52B5

Split-Complementary

#B54E52

#4FB57F

#4F85B5

Tetradic

#B54E52

#85B54F

#4FB5B2

#7F4FB5

Monochromatic

#4C2021

#813639

#B54E52

#CC8587

#E2BBBC

Rectangle

#B54E52

#B5B24F

#4FB5B2

#4F52B5

Compound

#B54E52

#B57F4F

#4FB5B2

#4F85B5

Variations

Lighter

#C47275

#CE9A9C

#E0C7C8

Darker

#953B3E

#682729

#3D1617

Saturation

#917374

#B54F52

#DA2A30

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B54E52

#877E4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B54E52

#696951

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B54E52

#B35259

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Embroidered 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

#C76759

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B54E52

Daylight 5500K

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

#B46C7D

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.

#489592

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: #B54E52;

CSS — background

background-color: #B54E52;

CSS Variable

--color-embroidered: #B54E52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'embroidered': '#B54E52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B54E52] text-[#B54E52]

SCSS

$embroidered: #B54E52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B54E52?

#B54E52 is Embroidered, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B54E52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Embroidered?

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

What colors pair well with Embroidered?

Embroidered 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 Embroidered?

You can download Embroidered 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 Embroidered?

The hex code is #B54E52. In RGB it's 181, 78, 82, and in HSL it's 358°, 41%, 51%.

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