REDS

Morocco

#B56F66

RGB 181, 111, 102 · HSL 7°, 35%, 55% · CMYK 0, 39, 44, 29

Morocco is #B56F66 in HEX — rgb(181, 111, 102), hsl(7°, 35%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 44%, 29%).

Morocco pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 35%, 55%. 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#B56F66

RGB181, 111, 102

HSL7°, 35%, 55%

HSV7°, 44%, 71%

CMYK0, 39, 44, 29

Decimal11890534

CSS RGBrgb(181, 111, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 35%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Morocco S05F7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2172-40

ΔE 0.9 · #B87168

Behr

Hacienda Tile MQ4-34

ΔE 2.5 · #B66B64

Valspar

Kitchen Tile Red 2002-5B

ΔE 3.2 · #AF6D5F

Sherwin-Williams

Rojo Dust SW9006

ΔE 3.4 · #B57466

Kilz

Brickwork LB110-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C0786D

Vista Paint

Lord Baltimore C-63

ΔE 4.7 · #B66762

PPG

Earth Rose 1056-5

ΔE 4.9 · #B57770

Hallman-Lindsay

Lord Baltimore 64

ΔE 5.3 · #B76764

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 6.6 · #C8756D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7.9 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.7 · #A85953

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.9 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 13.3 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.5 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#B56F66

#64ABB4

Analogous

#B46483

#B56F66

#B49664

Triadic

#B56F66

#64B46D

#6D64B4

Split-Complementary

#B56F66

#64B496

#6483B4

Tetradic

#B56F66

#83B464

#64ABB4

#9664B4

Monochromatic

#562F29

#8A4B42

#B56F66

#CD9E98

#E6CECB

Rectangle

#B56F66

#ABB464

#64ABB4

#6D64B4

Compound

#B56F66

#B49664

#64ABB4

#6483B4

Variations

Lighter

#C38B83

#CFAAA6

#E1CFCD

Darker

#995147

#6B362F

#3F1F1B

Saturation

#988380

#B46D64

#DA513F

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.43:1

Deuteranopia

#B56F66

#938B64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B56F66

#7F7F67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B56F66

#B47074

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Morocco 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

#C78068

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B56F66

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4858C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#54929B

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: #B56F66;

CSS — background

background-color: #B56F66;

CSS Variable

--color-morocco: #B56F66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'morocco': '#B56F66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B56F66] text-[#B56F66]

SCSS

$morocco: #B56F66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B56F66?

#B56F66 is Morocco, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B56F66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morocco?

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

What colors pair well with Morocco?

Morocco 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 Morocco?

You can download Morocco 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 Morocco?

The hex code is #B56F66. In RGB it's 181, 111, 102, and in HSL it's 7°, 35%, 55%.

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