REDS

Ruby Star

#BB1122

RGB 187, 17, 34 · HSL 354°, 83%, 40% · CMYK 0, 91, 82, 27

Ruby Star is #BB1122 in HEX — rgb(187, 17, 34), hsl(354°, 83%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 82%, 27%).

Ruby Star pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 83%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BB1122

RGB187, 17, 34

HSL354°, 83%, 40%

HSV354°, 91%, 73%

CMYK0, 91, 82, 27

Decimal12259618

CSS RGBrgb(187, 17, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 83%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Flirt Alert P150-7

ΔE 2.1 · #C11527

Vista Paint

Party Time C-1108

ΔE 5.5 · #CD262C

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 5.5 · #C92C2B

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 2001-10

ΔE 5.8 · #CB2D2D

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 6.2 · #D0252F

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 7.4 · #CB3234

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 8.1 · #BF2D32

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 9.9 · #BC3033

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 11.2 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 11.9 · #9D0B1E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 12.7 · #B83236

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 15.3 · #D24B42

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 15.8 · #BD413A

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 18.7 · #C53A4B

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 20.5 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 23.2 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#BB1122

#11BBAA

Analogous

#BB1177

#BB1122

#BB5511

Triadic

#BB1122

#22BB11

#1122BB

Split-Complementary

#BB1122

#11BB55

#1177BB

Tetradic

#BB1122

#77BB11

#11BBAA

#5511BB

Monochromatic

#2F0409

#750B15

#BB1122

#EB2D40

#F27380

Rectangle

#BB1122

#BBAA11

#11BBAA

#1122BB

Compound

#BB1122

#BB5511

#11BBAA

#1177BB

Variations

Lighter

#EA1F33

#E4626F

#E9AAB1

Darker

#990A19

#6B050F

#400108

Saturation

#7F4D52

#BB1122

#C3091B

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

6.53:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB1122

#807412

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB1122

#545420

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB1122

#B82335

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ruby Star 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

#CC3935

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB1122

Daylight 5500K

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

#B93E59

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#1A9488

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: #BB1122;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB1122;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-star: #BB1122;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-star': '#BB1122' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB1122] text-[#BB1122]

SCSS

$ruby-star: #BB1122;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB1122?

#BB1122 is Ruby Star, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB1122 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Star?

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

What colors pair well with Ruby Star?

Ruby Star 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 Ruby Star?

You can download Ruby Star 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 Ruby Star?

The hex code is #BB1122. In RGB it's 187, 17, 34, and in HSL it's 354°, 83%, 40%.

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