REDS

Chōshun Red

#B95754

RGB 185, 87, 84 · HSL 2°, 42%, 53% · CMYK 0, 53, 55, 27

Chōshun Red is #B95754 in HEX — rgb(185, 87, 84), hsl(2°, 42%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 55%, 27%).

Chōshun Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 42%, 53%. 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#B95754

RGB185, 87, 84

HSL2°, 42%, 53%

HSV2°, 55%, 73%

CMYK0, 53, 55, 27

Decimal12146516

CSS RGBrgb(185, 87, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 42%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brick Facade 2002-3A

ΔE 2.5 · #B25550

Behr

Carmine Red UL110-8

ΔE 3.4 · #AF504B

Sherwin-Williams

Enticing Red SW6600

ΔE 4 · #B74E4F

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 4.1 · #AD4E49

Benjamin Moore

Embroidered CSP-1190

ΔE 4.3 · #B54E52

PPG

Bonfire 1187-6

ΔE 4.7 · #C3585C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.1 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 5.8 · #B34C53

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 6 · #B45F56

Dulux

Energy Peak S02H7

ΔE 6.6 · #BB5F63

Vista Paint

May Fair K-665

ΔE 6.7 · #CD6766

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7 · #B44C43

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherry Blink 1075

ΔE 7.1 · #AD5344

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.4 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 10.8 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 15.8 · #942A35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#B95754

#55B6B9

Analogous

#B95584

#B95754

#B98B55

Triadic

#B95754

#55B958

#5855B9

Split-Complementary

#B95754

#55B98B

#5584B9

Tetradic

#B95754

#84B955

#55B6B9

#8B55B9

Monochromatic

#532422

#8A3B38

#B95754

#D08D8B

#E6C3C1

Rectangle

#B95754

#B6B955

#55B6B9

#5855B9

Compound

#B95754

#B98B55

#55B6B9

#5584B9

Variations

Lighter

#C77A77

#D19F9D

#E1CAC9

Darker

#9C403C

#6D2A28

#401816

Saturation

#967978

#B95855

#DC3832

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

4.61:1

vs Black

4.55:1

Deuteranopia

#B95754

#8C8351

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B95754

#707054

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B95754

#B75A61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chōshun Red 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

#CA6E5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B95754

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7737E

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.

#4A999C

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: #B95754;

CSS — background

background-color: #B95754;

CSS Variable

--color-chōshun-red: #B95754;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chōshun-red': '#B95754' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B95754] text-[#B95754]

SCSS

$chōshun-red: #B95754;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B95754?

#B95754 is Chōshun Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B95754 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chōshun Red?

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

What colors pair well with Chōshun Red?

Chōshun Red 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 Chōshun Red?

You can download Chōshun Red 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 Chōshun Red?

The hex code is #B95754. In RGB it's 185, 87, 84, and in HSL it's 2°, 42%, 53%.

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