PINKS

Hibiscus

#B6316C

RGB 182, 49, 108 · HSL 333°, 58%, 45% · CMYK 0, 73, 41, 29

Hibiscus is #B6316C in HEX — rgb(182, 49, 108), hsl(333°, 58%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 41%, 29%).

Hibiscus pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 58%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B6316C

RGB182, 49, 108

HSL333°, 58%, 45%

HSV333°, 73%, 71%

CMYK0, 73, 41, 29

Decimal11940204

CSS RGBrgb(182, 49, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 58%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Fuchsia DEA101

ΔE 2.4 · #B7386E

Behr

Hibiscus Flower P140-6

ΔE 2.7 · #BD316E

Vista Paint

Valentine's Kiss K-1231

ΔE 5.1 · #AE3162

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2077-20

ΔE 5.3 · #AC3263

Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can 1131

ΔE 6.8 · #AC3663

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 8.8 · #AA3E71

Dulux

Glamour Pink SB7H7

ΔE 9.3 · #AD4176

PPG

Fuchsia Flock 1182-7

ΔE 11.4 · #AB446B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 11.8 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 11.8 · #B54D7F

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 14.8 · #B95579

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 16.1 · #B8516C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 17.4 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 22.4 · #A53C49

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 23.3 · #A25877

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 36.4 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B6316C

#30B579

Analogous

#B530AF

#B6316C

#B53730

Triadic

#B6316C

#6CB530

#306CB5

Split-Complementary

#B6316C

#30B537

#30AFB5

Tetradic

#B6316C

#AFB530

#30B579

#3730B5

Monochromatic

#3C1024

#792048

#B6316C

#D45E93

#E49ABC

Rectangle

#B6316C

#B57930

#30B579

#306CB5

Compound

#B6316C

#B53730

#30B579

#30AFB5

Variations

Lighter

#D04E88

#D481A7

#E2BACC

Darker

#942456

#67173B

#3D0C22

Saturation

#875F71

#B5306C

#CD186A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.76:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B6316C

#7C7969

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6316C

#5B5B67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6316C

#B24448

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hibiscus strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C8516C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6316C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B55690

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#319266

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: #B6316C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6316C;

CSS Variable

--color-hibiscus: #B6316C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hibiscus': '#B6316C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6316C] text-[#B6316C]

SCSS

$hibiscus: #B6316C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6316C?

#B6316C is Hibiscus, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B6316C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hibiscus?

Hibiscus works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hibiscus?

Hibiscus pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hibiscus?

You can download Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus?

The hex code is #B6316C. In RGB it's 182, 49, 108, and in HSL it's 333°, 58%, 45%.

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