REDS

Red Inferno

#BB1E1E

RGB 187, 30, 30 · HSL 0°, 72%, 43% · CMYK 0, 84, 84, 27

Red Inferno is #BB1E1E in HEX — rgb(187, 30, 30), hsl(0°, 72%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 84%, 84%, 27%).

Red Inferno pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 72%, 43%. 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#BB1E1E

RGB187, 30, 30

HSL0°, 72%, 43%

HSV0°, 84%, 73%

CMYK0, 84, 84, 27

Decimal12262942

CSS RGBrgb(187, 30, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 72%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 4.7 · #C92C2B

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 4.8 · #BD2E1E

Benjamin Moore

Ruby 2001-10

ΔE 5.4 · #CB2D2D

RAL

Coral Red 3016

ΔE 5.7 · #B32821

Vista Paint

Party Time C-1108

ΔE 6 · #CD262C

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 7.5 · #D0252F

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 9.1 · #BF2D32

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 10.3 · #D63D3B

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 10.4 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.7 · #B53B26

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 13.5 · #B83236

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 14.5 · #D24B42

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 15.3 · #BD413A

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 18 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 20.7 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#BB1E1E

#1FBDBD

Analogous

#BD1F6E

#BB1E1E

#BD6E1F

Triadic

#BB1E1E

#1FBD1F

#1F1FBD

Split-Complementary

#BB1E1E

#1FBD6E

#1F6EBD

Tetradic

#BB1E1E

#6EBD1F

#1FBDBD

#6E1FBD

Monochromatic

#390909

#7B1414

#BB1E1E

#E14747

#EC8989

Rectangle

#BB1E1E

#BDBD1F

#1FBDBD

#1F1FBD

Compound

#BB1E1E

#BD6E1F

#1FBDBD

#1F6EBD

Variations

Lighter

#DE3737

#DD7272

#E6B2B2

Darker

#9A1515

#6C0D0D

#400606

Saturation

#855656

#BD1F1F

#CC0F0F

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

6.33:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB1E1E

#81750B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB1E1E

#57571E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB1E1E

#B92A3A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Inferno 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

#CC4332

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB1E1E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B94856

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#249696

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: #BB1E1E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB1E1E;

CSS Variable

--color-red-inferno: #BB1E1E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-inferno': '#BB1E1E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB1E1E] text-[#BB1E1E]

SCSS

$red-inferno: #BB1E1E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB1E1E?

#BB1E1E is Red Inferno, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB1E1E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Inferno?

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

What colors pair well with Red Inferno?

Red Inferno 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 Red Inferno?

You can download Red Inferno 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 Red Inferno?

The hex code is #BB1E1E. In RGB it's 187, 30, 30, and in HSL it's 0°, 72%, 43%.

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