REDS

Ravishing Rouge

#BB2200

RGB 187, 34, 0 · HSL 11°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 0, 82, 100, 27

Ravishing Rouge is #BB2200 in HEX — rgb(187, 34, 0), hsl(11°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 82%, 100%, 27%).

Ravishing Rouge pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 100%, 37%. 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#BB2200

RGB187, 34, 0

HSL11°, 100%, 37%

HSV11°, 100%, 73%

CMYK0, 82, 100, 27

Decimal12263936

CSS RGBrgb(187, 34, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pumpkin Patch S-H-250

ΔE 8.8 · #D14110

Dulux

Nasturcian Flower S07G8

ΔE 9.4 · #D1421E

RAL

Traffic Red 3020

ΔE 9.5 · #CC0605

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2012-10

ΔE 12.1 · #E14328

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 13.2 · #DD402E

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 15 · #DE4A00

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 15.4 · #EB5030

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 15.9 · #D7552A

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 17 · #D0252F

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 19 · #DA5838

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 20 · #B8352E

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 22.8 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.9 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 22.9 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 23.8 · #DF5E47

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 29.7 · #BA5B3A

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

#BB2200

#009ABD

Analogous

#BD003C

#BB2200

#BD8100

Triadic

#BB2200

#00BD23

#2300BD

Split-Complementary

#BB2200

#00BD81

#003CBD

Tetradic

#BB2200

#3CBD00

#009ABD

#8100BD

Monochromatic

#240700

#701500

#BB2200

#FF370A

#FF7657

Rectangle

#BB2200

#9ABD00

#009ABD

#2300BD

Compound

#BB2200

#BD8100

#009ABD

#003CBD

Variations

Lighter

#FD2E00

#F16B4D

#EEAE9F

Darker

#971C00

#681300

#3C0B00

Saturation

#7B4C42

#BD2300

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

6.28:1

vs Black

3.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB2200

#837500

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB2200

#585807

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB2200

#B92A3B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ravishing 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

#CC461B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB2200

Daylight 5500K

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

#B94B3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#107990

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: #BB2200;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB2200;

CSS Variable

--color-ravishing-rouge: #BB2200;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ravishing-rouge': '#BB2200' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB2200] text-[#BB2200]

SCSS

$ravishing-rouge: #BB2200;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB2200?

#BB2200 is Ravishing Rouge, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB2200 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ravishing Rouge?

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

What colors pair well with Ravishing Rouge?

Ravishing 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 Ravishing Rouge?

You can download Ravishing 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 Ravishing Rouge?

The hex code is #BB2200. In RGB it's 187, 34, 0, and in HSL it's 11°, 100%, 37%.

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