REDS

Renga Brick

#B55233

RGB 181, 82, 51 · HSL 14°, 56%, 45% · CMYK 0, 55, 72, 29

Renga Brick is #B55233 in HEX — rgb(181, 82, 51), hsl(14°, 56%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 72%, 29%).

Renga Brick pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 56%, 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#B55233

RGB181, 82, 51

HSL14°, 56%, 45%

HSV14°, 72%, 71%

CMYK0, 55, 72, 29

Decimal11883059

CSS RGBrgb(181, 82, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 56%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Temptress S09G8

ΔE 2.9 · #AD502F

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 3.2 · #BC5339

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 3.6 · #BA5B3A

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 4.2 · #B44B34

Benjamin Moore

Navajo 2171-10

ΔE 4.4 · #AC4931

Behr

Fall Foliage HDC-FL14-3

ΔE 4.7 · #BC5940

Vista Paint

Best of the Bunch C-1067

ΔE 5.3 · #BC543F

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 6.7 · #C35831

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 6.8 · #A94E37

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 7.4 · #B95543

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 7.5 · #C2653D

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 9.8 · #9B3821

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 10.1 · #B05C44

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.4 · #BA4133

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.3 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 12.6 · #BD413A

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

#B55233

#3295B3

Analogous

#B33255

#B55233

#B39132

Triadic

#B55233

#32B350

#5032B3

Split-Complementary

#B55233

#32B391

#3255B3

Tetradic

#B55233

#55B332

#3295B3

#9132B3

Monochromatic

#3C1B11

#773622

#B55233

#D27B60

#E3AC9C

Rectangle

#B55233

#95B332

#3295B3

#5032B3

Compound

#B55233

#B39132

#3295B3

#3255B3

Variations

Lighter

#CE6D50

#D39583

#E1C4BB

Darker

#923F26

#662A18

#3C180D

Saturation

#86685F

#B35032

#CC4319

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

4.98:1

vs Black

4.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B55233

#8A7E2D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B55233

#6C6C38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B55233

#B4525B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Renga Brick 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

#C76A41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B55233

Daylight 5500K

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

#B46F66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#337A90

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: #B55233;

CSS — background

background-color: #B55233;

CSS Variable

--color-renga-brick: #B55233;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'renga-brick': '#B55233' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B55233] text-[#B55233]

SCSS

$renga-brick: #B55233;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B55233?

#B55233 is Renga Brick, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B55233 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Renga Brick?

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

What colors pair well with Renga Brick?

Renga Brick 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 Renga Brick?

You can download Renga Brick 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 Renga Brick?

The hex code is #B55233. In RGB it's 181, 82, 51, and in HSL it's 14°, 56%, 45%.

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