REDS

Kerr’s Pink Potato

#B57281

RGB 181, 114, 129 · HSL 347°, 31%, 58% · CMYK 0, 37, 29, 29

Kerr’s Pink Potato is #B57281 in HEX — rgb(181, 114, 129), hsl(347°, 31%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 29%, 29%).

Kerr’s Pink Potato pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 31%, 58%. 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#B57281

RGB181, 114, 129

HSL347°, 31%, 58%

HSV347°, 37%, 71%

CMYK0, 37, 29, 29

Decimal11891329

CSS RGBrgb(181, 114, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 31%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raspberry Whip S01F5

ΔE 1.3 · #B37381

Behr

Smell The Roses MQ1-8

ΔE 3.1 · #B86F82

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 4 · #AF6D76

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 4.7 · #BF7A8F

PPG

Briar Rose 1050-5

ΔE 4.9 · #C07281

Valspar

Brazilian Blush 1008-3B

ΔE 5.1 · #B96E78

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 5.2 · #B16D85

Vista Paint

Cinnapink C-86

ΔE 6.1 · #A5646F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 6.1 · #A6646F

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 6.7 · #BA7176

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 8 · #B87592

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 9.6 · #BF7595

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.6 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.2 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19.9 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 26.3 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#B57281

#73B5A7

Analogous

#B573A2

#B57281

#B58673

Triadic

#B57281

#81B573

#7381B5

Split-Complementary

#B57281

#73B586

#73A2B5

Tetradic

#B57281

#A2B573

#73B5A7

#8673B5

Monochromatic

#5E313B

#904C5A

#B57281

#CFA5AE

#EAD7DB

Rectangle

#B57281

#B5A773

#73B5A7

#7381B5

Compound

#B57281

#B58673

#73B5A7

#73A2B5

Variations

Lighter

#C48F9A

#D0AEB5

#E2D1D5

Darker

#9D5060

#6D3642

#401E26

Saturation

#9E8A8E

#B57381

#DA4E6C

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

3.69:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.69:1

Deuteranopia

#B57281

#928F80

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B57281

#81817F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B57281

#B37678

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kerr’s Pink Potato 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

#C7827C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B57281

Daylight 5500K

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

#B487A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#5D9F90

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: #B57281;

CSS — background

background-color: #B57281;

CSS Variable

--color-kerr’s-pink-potato: #B57281;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kerr’s-pink-potato': '#B57281' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B57281] text-[#B57281]

SCSS

$kerr’s-pink-potato: #B57281;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B57281?

#B57281 is Kerr’s Pink Potato, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B57281 warm or cool?

Kerr’s Pink Potato reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kerr’s Pink Potato?

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

What colors pair well with Kerr’s Pink Potato?

Kerr’s Pink Potato 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 Kerr’s Pink Potato?

You can download Kerr’s Pink Potato 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 Kerr’s Pink Potato?

The hex code is #B57281. In RGB it's 181, 114, 129, and in HSL it's 347°, 31%, 58%.

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