REDS

Pink Flame

#B55A63

RGB 181, 90, 99 · HSL 354°, 38%, 53% · CMYK 0, 50, 45, 29

Pink Flame is #B55A63 in HEX — rgb(181, 90, 99), hsl(354°, 38%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 45%, 29%).

Pink Flame pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 38%, 53%. 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#B55A63

RGB181, 90, 99

HSL354°, 38%, 53%

HSV354°, 50%, 71%

CMYK0, 50, 45, 29

Decimal11885155

CSS RGBrgb(181, 90, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 38%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sienna Dust 1007-3A

ΔE 1.4 · #B45762

PPG

Grenadine 1051-6

ΔE 2.9 · #AC545E

Benjamin Moore

Rouge 2084-30

ΔE 3 · #B3535E

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pink K-705

ΔE 3.4 · #BE5E6B

Dulux

Energy Peak S02H7

ΔE 3.4 · #BB5F63

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 4.3 · #C05D6B

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 4.5 · #BB6569

Behr

Sensuous MQ1-6

ΔE 4.5 · #B45B6B

Sherwin-Williams

Redbud SW6312

ΔE 5.2 · #AD5E65

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 7.7 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 8.9 · #994A50

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 9.5 · #9A5153

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.2 · #D36E70

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 17.1 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 18.1 · #942A35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#B55A63

#5AB5AC

Analogous

#B55A90

#B55A63

#B57E5A

Triadic

#B55A63

#63B55A

#5A63B5

Split-Complementary

#B55A63

#5AB57E

#5A90B5

Tetradic

#B55A63

#90B55A

#5AB5AC

#7E5AB5

Monochromatic

#512429

#863C43

#B55A63

#CC8E95

#E4C3C6

Rectangle

#B55A63

#B5AC5A

#5AB5AC

#5A63B5

Compound

#B55A63

#B57E5A

#5AB5AC

#5A90B5

Variations

Lighter

#C47B82

#CEA0A5

#E0CACC

Darker

#97414A

#692B31

#3E181C

Saturation

#95797C

#B55A63

#DA3445

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

4.56:1

vs Black

4.61:1

Deuteranopia

#B55A63

#8A8361

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B55A63

#707062

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B55A63

#B35E63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Flame 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

#C77065

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B55A63

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4758A

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.

#4E9891

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: #B55A63;

CSS — background

background-color: #B55A63;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-flame: #B55A63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-flame': '#B55A63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B55A63] text-[#B55A63]

SCSS

$pink-flame: #B55A63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B55A63?

#B55A63 is Pink Flame, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B55A63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Flame?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Flame?

Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame?

You can download Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame?

The hex code is #B55A63. In RGB it's 181, 90, 99, and in HSL it's 354°, 38%, 53%.

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