REDS

Smouldering

#B6321E

RGB 182, 50, 30 · HSL 8°, 72%, 42% · CMYK 0, 73, 84, 29

Smouldering is #B6321E in HEX — rgb(182, 50, 30), hsl(8°, 72%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 84%, 29%).

Smouldering pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 72%, 42%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B6321E

RGB182, 50, 30

HSL8°, 72%, 42%

HSV8°, 84%, 71%

CMYK0, 73, 84, 29

Decimal11940382

CSS RGBrgb(182, 50, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 72%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Flame Red 3000

ΔE 3.4 · #AF2B1E

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 3.9 · #BD2E1E

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 4.9 · #B73B28

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 4.9 · #B53B26

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 5.8 · #C0402E

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 6.6 · #C4342D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 7.6 · #B8352E

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 9.3 · #CE4E35

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 9.5 · #C33A36

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 11.5 · #BF413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 11.9 · #BD413A

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 12.2 · #C9543A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 12.4 · #D24B42

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 12.7 · #B83236

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 17.7 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#B6321E

#1EA4B8

Analogous

#B81E57

#B6321E

#B8801E

Triadic

#B6321E

#1EB833

#331EB8

Split-Complementary

#B6321E

#1EB880

#1E57B8

Tetradic

#B6321E

#57B81E

#1EA4B8

#801EB8

Monochromatic

#350E09

#762013

#B6321E

#E05742

#EB9284

Rectangle

#B6321E

#A4B81E

#1EA4B8

#331EB8

Compound

#B6321E

#B8801E

#1EA4B8

#1E57B8

Variations

Lighter

#DE4A33

#DD7E70

#E5B8B1

Darker

#962615

#6A190C

#3F0D06

Saturation

#825A54

#B8331E

#C7280F

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

6.06:1

vs Black

3.46:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B6321E

#82750F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6321E

#5C5C21

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6321E

#B43743

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Smouldering 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

#C85232

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6321E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B55756

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#238493

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: #B6321E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6321E;

CSS Variable

--color-smouldering: #B6321E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smouldering': '#B6321E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6321E] text-[#B6321E]

SCSS

$smouldering: #B6321E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6321E?

#B6321E is Smouldering, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B6321E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smouldering?

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

What colors pair well with Smouldering?

Smouldering 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 Smouldering?

You can download Smouldering 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 Smouldering?

The hex code is #B6321E. In RGB it's 182, 50, 30, and in HSL it's 8°, 72%, 42%.

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