REDS

Rita's Rouge

#BA7176

RGB 186, 113, 118 · HSL 356°, 35%, 59% · CMYK 0, 39, 37, 27

Rita's Rouge is #BA7176 in HEX — rgb(186, 113, 118), hsl(356°, 35%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 37%, 27%).

Rita's Rouge pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 35%, 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#BA7176

RGB186, 113, 118

HSL356°, 35%, 59%

HSV356°, 39%, 73%

CMYK0, 39, 37, 27

Decimal12218742

CSS RGBrgb(186, 113, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 35%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

Exact match

Dulux

Exotic Incense S02G6

ΔE 0.9 · #B86F75

Valspar

Brazilian Blush 1008-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #B96E78

PPG

Lush Rose 18-30

ΔE 2.9 · #BE727C

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 3.5 · #B66972

Behr

Art House Pink HDC-SP14-8

ΔE 3.8 · #BF6E72

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry CSP-430

ΔE 4.5 · #AC6A6F

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 4.5 · #AF7074

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 5 · #C47977

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 7.1 · #BB6569

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.2 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.1 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.9 · #DF8686

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13.1 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 20.4 · #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

#BA7176

#72BBB6

Analogous

#BB729B

#BA7176

#BB9272

Triadic

#BA7176

#77BB72

#7277BB

Split-Complementary

#BA7176

#72BB92

#729BBB

Tetradic

#BA7176

#9BBB72

#72BBB6

#9272BB

Monochromatic

#643034

#97494E

#BA7176

#D4A5A9

#EDD9DA

Rectangle

#BA7176

#BBB672

#72BBB6

#7277BB

Compound

#BA7176

#BB9272

#72BBB6

#729BBB

Variations

Lighter

#C98E92

#D3AEB0

#E3D1D3

Darker

#A54C52

#733337

#441D1F

Saturation

#A18B8D

#BB7277

#DD5059

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

3.68:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.71:1

Deuteranopia

#BA7176

#969075

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA7176

#818175

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA7176

#B87477

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rita's Rouge 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

#CB8174

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA7176

Daylight 5500K

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

#B88698

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.

#5AA6A1

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: #BA7176;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA7176;

CSS Variable

--color-rita's-rouge: #BA7176;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rita's-rouge': '#BA7176' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA7176] text-[#BA7176]

SCSS

$rita's-rouge: #BA7176;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA7176?

#BA7176 is Rita's Rouge, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BA7176 warm or cool?

Rita's Rouge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rita's Rouge?

Rita's Rouge works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Rita's Rouge?

Rita's Rouge 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 Rita's Rouge?

You can download Rita's Rouge 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 Rita's Rouge?

The hex code is #BA7176. In RGB it's 186, 113, 118, and in HSL it's 356°, 35%, 59%.

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