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Rural Red

#BB1144

RGB 187, 17, 68 · HSL 342°, 83%, 40% · CMYK 0, 91, 64, 27

Rural Red is #BB1144 in HEX — rgb(187, 17, 68), hsl(342°, 83%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 91%, 64%, 27%).

Rural Red pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 83%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BB1144

RGB187, 17, 68

HSL342°, 83%, 40%

HSV342°, 91%, 73%

CMYK0, 91, 64, 27

Decimal12259652

CSS RGBrgb(187, 17, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 83%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosted Pomegranate 140B-7

ΔE 6.8 · #AD1545

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2086-20

ΔE 7.9 · #C1334B

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 10.5 · #C53A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 11 · #C03543

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 11.3 · #A4233C

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 12 · #AB2E46

RAL

Raspberry Red 3027

ΔE 13.8 · #C51D34

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 14.3 · #AD2C34

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 15 · #BC383C

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 15.2 · #B83236

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 15.3 · #AE373F

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 17.7 · #9D0B1E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 19.4 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 19.6 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 19.8 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 20 · #9B2C2C

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BB1144

#11BB88

Analogous

#BB1199

#BB1144

#BB3311

Triadic

#BB1144

#44BB11

#1144BB

Split-Complementary

#BB1144

#11BB33

#1199BB

Tetradic

#BB1144

#99BB11

#11BB88

#3311BB

Monochromatic

#2F0411

#750B2B

#BB1144

#EB2D66

#F27399

Rectangle

#BB1144

#BB8811

#11BB88

#1144BB

Compound

#BB1144

#BB3311

#11BB88

#1199BB

Variations

Lighter

#EA1F5C

#E46289

#E9AABD

Darker

#990A35

#6B0524

#400114

Saturation

#7F4D5C

#BB1144

#C30941

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

6.41:1

vs Black

3.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB1144

#7E753E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB1144

#545440

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB1144

#B82B37

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rural Red 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

#CC394E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB1144

Daylight 5500K

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

#B93E72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#1A946F

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: #BB1144;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB1144;

CSS Variable

--color-rural-red: #BB1144;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rural-red': '#BB1144' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB1144] text-[#BB1144]

SCSS

$rural-red: #BB1144;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB1144?

#BB1144 is Rural Red, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BB1144 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rural Red?

Rural Red 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 Rural Red?

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

Where can I download Rural Red?

You can download Rural 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 Rural Red?

The hex code is #BB1144. In RGB it's 187, 17, 68, and in HSL it's 342°, 83%, 40%.

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