REDS

Hollyhock Bloom

#B7737D

RGB 183, 115, 125 · HSL 351°, 32%, 58% · CMYK 0, 37, 32, 28

Hollyhock Bloom is #B7737D in HEX — rgb(183, 115, 125), hsl(351°, 32%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 32%, 28%).

Hollyhock Bloom pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 32%, 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#B7737D

RGB183, 115, 125

HSL351°, 32%, 58%

HSV351°, 37%, 72%

CMYK0, 37, 32, 28

Decimal12022653

CSS RGBrgb(183, 115, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 32%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 2.7 · #AF6D76

Dulux

Raspberry Whip S01F5

ΔE 3.1 · #B37381

Valspar

Brazilian Blush 1008-3B

ΔE 3.4 · #B96E78

PPG

Lush Rose 18-30

ΔE 3.5 · #BE727C

Vista Paint

Mauve Medley K-690

ΔE 3.9 · #B47477

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 4 · #AF7074

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 4 · #BA7176

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

ΔE 4.2 · #BC7B7F

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 6.8 · #BF7A8F

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 7.6 · #A36167

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 8.3 · #A87678

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12.2 · #BF7595

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.2 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 15 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.8 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 24 · #AA5842

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

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

#B7737D

#72B6AC

Analogous

#B6729E

#B7737D

#B68A72

Triadic

#B7737D

#7CB672

#727CB6

Split-Complementary

#B7737D

#72B68A

#729EB6

Tetradic

#B7737D

#9EB672

#72B6AC

#8A72B6

Monochromatic

#5E3137

#914B55

#B7737D

#D0A4AB

#EAD7DA

Rectangle

#B7737D

#B6AC72

#72B6AC

#727CB6

Compound

#B7737D

#B68A72

#72B6AC

#729EB6

Variations

Lighter

#C58E96

#D0ADB3

#E2D1D4

Darker

#9E4F5A

#6E353D

#411E23

Saturation

#9E8A8D

#B6727C

#DB4D62

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

3.64:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.76:1

Deuteranopia

#B7737D

#94907C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7737D

#82827C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7737D

#B57779

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hollyhock Bloom 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

#C98379

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7737D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6889D

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.

#5CA096

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: #B7737D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7737D;

CSS Variable

--color-hollyhock-bloom: #B7737D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hollyhock-bloom': '#B7737D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7737D] text-[#B7737D]

SCSS

$hollyhock-bloom: #B7737D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7737D?

#B7737D is Hollyhock Bloom, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B7737D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hollyhock Bloom?

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

What colors pair well with Hollyhock Bloom?

Hollyhock Bloom 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 Hollyhock Bloom?

You can download Hollyhock Bloom 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 Hollyhock Bloom?

The hex code is #B7737D. In RGB it's 183, 115, 125, and in HSL it's 351°, 32%, 58%.

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