PURPLES

Earth Fired Red

#B66DA4

RGB 182, 109, 164 · HSL 315°, 33%, 57% · CMYK 0, 40, 10, 29

Earth Fired Red is #B66DA4 in HEX — rgb(182, 109, 164), hsl(315°, 33%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 10%, 29%).

Earth Fired Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 33%, 57%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#B66DA4

RGB182, 109, 164

HSL315°, 33%, 57%

HSV315°, 40%, 71%

CMYK0, 40, 10, 29

Decimal11955620

CSS RGBrgb(182, 109, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 33%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Earth Fired Red K-737

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 1.2 · #B26BA2

Dulux

Eclectic Purple SB7H5

ΔE 3.9 · #B4649D

PPG

Mulberry Bush 1251-6

ΔE 4.5 · #AD6EA0

Behr

Berry Blush BIC-19

ΔE 6.1 · #B577B3

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 6.4 · #B35E97

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-40

ΔE 6.9 · #C77EB0

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 8.6 · #AF78A5

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 11.3 · #D26EA4

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.1 · #BF7595

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 13.4 · #924E7D

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 14.9 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 16.5 · #B54D7F

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 20.8 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 39.8 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#B66DA4

#6DB67F

Analogous

#A36DB6

#B66DA4

#B66D7F

Triadic

#B66DA4

#A3B66D

#6DA3B6

Split-Complementary

#B66DA4

#7FB66D

#6DB6A3

Tetradic

#B66DA4

#B6A36D

#6DB67F

#6D7FB6

Monochromatic

#5C2E50

#8E487D

#B66DA4

#CFA0C3

#E9D3E3

Rectangle

#B66DA4

#B67F6D

#6DB67F

#6DA3B6

Compound

#B66DA4

#B66D7F

#6DB67F

#6DB6A3

Variations

Lighter

#C48AB6

#D0ABC6

#E1D0DD

Darker

#9D4C88

#6D335E

#401D37

Saturation

#9C8697

#B66DA3

#DA48B6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.68:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.71:1

Deuteranopia

#B66DA4

#8A90A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B66DA4

#7D7D9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B66DA4

#B17A77

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Earth Fired Red carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#C87E96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B66DA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B583BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#599E6A

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: #B66DA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B66DA4;

CSS Variable

--color-earth-fired-red: #B66DA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'earth-fired-red': '#B66DA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B66DA4] text-[#B66DA4]

SCSS

$earth-fired-red: #B66DA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B66DA4?

#B66DA4 is Earth Fired Red, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B66DA4 warm or cool?

Earth Fired Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Earth Fired Red?

Earth Fired Red works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Earth Fired Red?

Earth Fired Red pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Earth Fired Red?

You can download Earth Fired Red 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 Earth Fired Red?

The hex code is #B66DA4. In RGB it's 182, 109, 164, and in HSL it's 315°, 33%, 57%.

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