REDS

Precious Garnet

#B7757C

RGB 183, 117, 124 · HSL 354°, 31%, 59% · CMYK 0, 36, 32, 28

Precious Garnet is #B7757C in HEX — rgb(183, 117, 124), hsl(354°, 31%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 32%, 28%).

Precious Garnet pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 31%, 59%. 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#B7757C

RGB183, 117, 124

HSL354°, 31%, 59%

HSV354°, 36%, 72%

CMYK0, 36, 32, 28

Decimal12023164

CSS RGBrgb(183, 117, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 31%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mauve Medley K-690

ΔE 2.3 · #B47477

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

ΔE 2.6 · #BC7B7F

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 2.7 · #B27477

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 3 · #AF7074

Dulux

Pleasure S02G5

ΔE 3.2 · #C17C83

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 3.5 · #AE7073

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 3.7 · #BA7176

PPG

Lush Rose 18-30

ΔE 4.3 · #BE727C

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 7.1 · #A87678

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 7.3 · #C47977

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 8.1 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.7 · #BF7595

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.3 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 14.4 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 23.3 · #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

#B7757C

#76B7B0

Analogous

#B7769D

#B7757C

#B79076

Triadic

#B7757C

#7DB776

#767DB7

Split-Complementary

#B7757C

#76B790

#769DB7

Tetradic

#B7757C

#9DB776

#76B7B0

#9076B7

Monochromatic

#613338

#934D54

#B7757C

#D1A8AC

#ECDADC

Rectangle

#B7757C

#B7B076

#76B7B0

#767DB7

Compound

#B7757C

#B79076

#76B7B0

#769DB7

Variations

Lighter

#C59197

#D1B0B3

#E2D2D4

Darker

#A05159

#6F373C

#411F22

Saturation

#A08D8F

#B7767D

#DB5260

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

3.59:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.85:1

Deuteranopia

#B7757C

#95907B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7757C

#83837B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7757C

#B5787B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Precious Garnet 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

#C98478

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7757C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6899C

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.

#5EA19B

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: #B7757C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7757C;

CSS Variable

--color-precious-garnet: #B7757C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'precious-garnet': '#B7757C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7757C] text-[#B7757C]

SCSS

$precious-garnet: #B7757C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7757C?

#B7757C is Precious Garnet, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B7757C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Precious Garnet?

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

What colors pair well with Precious Garnet?

Precious Garnet 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 Precious Garnet?

You can download Precious Garnet 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 Precious Garnet?

The hex code is #B7757C. In RGB it's 183, 117, 124, and in HSL it's 354°, 31%, 59%.

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