REDS

Crimson

#B76257

RGB 183, 98, 87 · HSL 7°, 40%, 53% · CMYK 0, 46, 52, 28

Crimson is #B76257 in HEX — rgb(183, 98, 87), hsl(7°, 40%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 52%, 28%).

Crimson pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 40%, 53%. 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#B76257

RGB183, 98, 87

HSL7°, 40%, 53%

HSV7°, 52%, 72%

CMYK0, 46, 52, 28

Decimal12018263

CSS RGBrgb(183, 98, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 40%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crimson 1299

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 1.5 · #B45F56

Hallman-Lindsay

Angelic Choir 58

ΔE 2.2 · #B8665C

Vista Paint

Angelic Choir C-57

ΔE 2.9 · #B6665C

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 3.5 · #AD5E54

Behr

Tapestry Red HDC-CL-10

ΔE 3.7 · #C16861

Sherwin-Williams

Henna Shade SW6326

ΔE 4.6 · #B3675D

PPG

Wright Deep Rust FLLW370

ΔE 4.9 · #AE6456

Valspar

Island Salsa 2003-3A

ΔE 5 · #BB5D50

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 5.7 · #A85953

Dulux

Shepherd's Warning S03G7

ΔE 6 · #C06C68

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.5 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 7.8 · #AA5842

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.7 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 10.9 · #C27355

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.7 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#B76257

#57ACB7

Analogous

#B7577C

#B76257

#B79257

Triadic

#B76257

#57B762

#6257B7

Split-Complementary

#B76257

#57B792

#577CB7

Tetradic

#B76257

#7CB757

#57ACB7

#9257B7

Monochromatic

#522923

#88433A

#B76257

#CE948D

#E5C6C2

Rectangle

#B76257

#ACB757

#57ACB7

#6257B7

Compound

#B76257

#B79257

#57ACB7

#577CB7

Variations

Lighter

#C58279

#D0A49F

#E1CCC9

Darker

#9A493F

#6B312A

#3F1C17

Saturation

#967C79

#B76257

#DB4733

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

4.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.90:1

Deuteranopia

#B76257

#908654

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B76257

#767659

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B76257

#B66369

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Crimson 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

#C9765C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B76257

Daylight 5500K

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

#B67B81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#4C919A

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: #B76257;

CSS — background

background-color: #B76257;

CSS Variable

--color-crimson: #B76257;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crimson': '#B76257' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B76257] text-[#B76257]

SCSS

$crimson: #B76257;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B76257?

#B76257 is Crimson, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B76257 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crimson?

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

What colors pair well with Crimson?

Crimson 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 Crimson?

You can download Crimson 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 Crimson?

The hex code is #B76257. In RGB it's 183, 98, 87, and in HSL it's 7°, 40%, 53%.

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