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Blushing

#B93254

RGB 185, 50, 84 · HSL 345°, 57%, 46% · CMYK 0, 73, 55, 27

Blushing is #B93254 in HEX — rgb(185, 50, 84), hsl(345°, 57%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 55%, 27%).

Blushing pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 57%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B93254

RGB185, 50, 84

HSL345°, 57%, 46%

HSV345°, 73%, 73%

CMYK0, 73, 55, 27

Decimal12137044

CSS RGBrgb(185, 50, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 57%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 2079-20

Exact match

Behr

Fortune Red BIC-48

ΔE 5.3 · #AF324A

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 6.3 · #AB2E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Obsession 1130

ΔE 7.6 · #AB3756

PPG

California Wine 1184-7

ΔE 7.7 · #CA4B65

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 8.6 · #A4334E

Sherwin-Williams

Cherries Jubilee SW6862

ΔE 8.7 · #AB3C51

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 9.2 · #9F2D47

Valspar

Whipped Strawberry 1006-1A

ΔE 10.8 · #C74E5B

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 11.5 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12 · #A53C49

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 14.2 · #B34C53

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 14.3 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 15.5 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 20.2 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 22.3 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#B93254

#32B897

Analogous

#B83297

#B93254

#B85432

Triadic

#B93254

#54B832

#3254B8

Split-Complementary

#B93254

#32B854

#3297B8

Tetradic

#B93254

#97B832

#32B897

#5432B8

Monochromatic

#40121D

#7C2239

#B93254

#D4637F

#E59FB0

Rectangle

#B93254

#B89732

#32B897

#3254B8

Compound

#B93254

#B85432

#32B897

#3297B8

Variations

Lighter

#D05271

#D48498

#E2BCC5

Darker

#962642

#69182C

#3E0D19

Saturation

#89616B

#B83254

#D11947

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.76:1

vs Black

3.65:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B93254

#817950

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B93254

#5D5D51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B93254

#B63F47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Blushing strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#CA525A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B93254

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7577E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#33947C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B93254;

CSS — background

background-color: #B93254;

CSS Variable

--color-blushing: #B93254;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blushing': '#B93254' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B93254] text-[#B93254]

SCSS

$blushing: #B93254;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B93254?

#B93254 is Blushing, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B93254 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blushing?

Blushing works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Blushing?

Blushing pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blushing?

You can download Blushing 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 Blushing?

The hex code is #B93254. In RGB it's 185, 50, 84, and in HSL it's 345°, 57%, 46%.

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