REDS

Chinese Safflower

#B94047

RGB 185, 64, 71 · HSL 357°, 49%, 49% · CMYK 0, 65, 62, 27

Chinese Safflower is #B94047 in HEX — rgb(185, 64, 71), hsl(357°, 49%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 62%, 27%).

Chinese Safflower pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 49%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B94047

RGB185, 64, 71

HSL357°, 49%, 49%

HSV357°, 65%, 73%

CMYK0, 65, 62, 27

Decimal12140615

CSS RGBrgb(185, 64, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 49%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 0.9 · #BB4147

Behr

Glowing Scarlet HDC-FL13-1

ΔE 1.4 · #BD444A

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 1.6 · #BD4048

Benjamin Moore

Ladybug 1322

ΔE 3 · #B13F44

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 3.5 · #AE373F

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Bomb DEA105

ΔE 3.7 · #B73D3F

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 3.9 · #AF3F42

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 4.2 · #AC3A3E

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 5.1 · #BB4B51

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 6.1 · #B03537

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.5 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 8.5 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 8.7 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8.9 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.9 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 16.2 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#B94047

#40BAB4

Analogous

#BA4083

#B94047

#BA7740

Triadic

#B94047

#46BA40

#4046BA

Split-Complementary

#B94047

#40BA77

#4083BA

Tetradic

#B94047

#83BA40

#40BAB4

#7740BA

Monochromatic

#48191B

#812C30

#B94047

#D0767B

#E4AFB2

Rectangle

#B94047

#BAB440

#40BAB4

#4046BA

Compound

#B94047

#BA7740

#40BAB4

#4083BA

Variations

Lighter

#CA6469

#D19094

#E1C2C3

Darker

#973136

#6A2023

#3F1114

Saturation

#8F6B6C

#BA4046

#DA2029

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

5.40:1

vs Black

3.89:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B94047

#857C42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B94047

#636346

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B94047

#B7464F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chinese Safflower 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

#CA5D50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B94047

Daylight 5500K

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

#B76275

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.

#3E9692

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: #B94047;

CSS — background

background-color: #B94047;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-safflower: #B94047;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-safflower': '#B94047' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B94047] text-[#B94047]

SCSS

$chinese-safflower: #B94047;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B94047?

#B94047 is Chinese Safflower, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B94047 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinese Safflower?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese Safflower?

Chinese Safflower 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 Chinese Safflower?

You can download Chinese Safflower 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 Chinese Safflower?

The hex code is #B94047. In RGB it's 185, 64, 71, and in HSL it's 357°, 49%, 49%.

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