REDS

Drama Queen

#B86666

RGB 184, 102, 102 · HSL 0°, 37%, 56% · CMYK 0, 45, 45, 28

Drama Queen is #B86666 in HEX — rgb(184, 102, 102), hsl(0°, 37%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 45%, 28%).

Drama Queen pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 37%, 56%. 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#B86666

RGB184, 102, 102

HSL0°, 37%, 56%

HSV0°, 45%, 72%

CMYK0, 45, 45, 28

Decimal12084838

CSS RGBrgb(184, 102, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 37%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Drama Queen MQ1-11

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lord Baltimore 64

ΔE 1.7 · #B76764

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 2.4 · #BB6569

Vista Paint

Lord Baltimore C-63

ΔE 2.7 · #B66762

Sherwin-Williams

Reddish SW6319

ΔE 2.8 · #B56966

PPG

Sienna Red 1057-6

ΔE 3.4 · #B1635E

Dulux

Shepherd's Warning S03G7

ΔE 3.4 · #C06C68

Valspar

Playful Pink 2001-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #C06E71

Benjamin Moore

Santa 1287

ΔE 3.8 · #AC605F

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 6.6 · #A85953

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 6.8 · #AD5E54

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.3 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 9.9 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.8 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.4 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 16.4 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#B86666

#65B8B8

Analogous

#B8658F

#B86666

#B88F65

Triadic

#B86666

#65B865

#6565B8

Split-Complementary

#B86666

#65B88F

#658FB8

Tetradic

#B86666

#8FB865

#65B8B8

#8F65B8

Monochromatic

#5B2A2A

#8F4242

#B86666

#D09A9A

#E9CECE

Rectangle

#B86666

#B8B865

#65B8B8

#6565B8

Compound

#B86666

#B88F65

#65B8B8

#658FB8

Variations

Lighter

#C68484

#D1A7A7

#E2CECE

Darker

#9F4646

#6F2F2F

#411A1A

Saturation

#9B8282

#B86565

#DC4242

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

4.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.13:1

Deuteranopia

#B86666

#918964

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B86666

#797966

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B86666

#B6686D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Drama Queen 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

#C97968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B86666

Daylight 5500K

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

#B77E8C

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.

#53A0A0

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: #B86666;

CSS — background

background-color: #B86666;

CSS Variable

--color-drama-queen: #B86666;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'drama-queen': '#B86666' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B86666] text-[#B86666]

SCSS

$drama-queen: #B86666;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B86666?

#B86666 is Drama Queen, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B86666 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Drama Queen?

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

What colors pair well with Drama Queen?

Drama Queen 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 Drama Queen?

You can download Drama Queen 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 Drama Queen?

The hex code is #B86666. In RGB it's 184, 102, 102, and in HSL it's 0°, 37%, 56%.

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