REDS

Scarlet Beebalm

#BB2D32

RGB 187, 45, 50 · HSL 358°, 61%, 45% · CMYK 0, 76, 73, 27

Scarlet Beebalm is #BB2D32 in HEX — rgb(187, 45, 50), hsl(358°, 61%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 76%, 73%, 27%).

Scarlet Beebalm pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 61%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BB2D32

RGB187, 45, 50

HSL358°, 61%, 45%

HSV358°, 76%, 73%

CMYK0, 76, 73, 27

Decimal12266802

CSS RGBrgb(187, 45, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 61%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 0.9 · #BD2E32

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 0.9 · #BC3033

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2087-10

ΔE 1.8 · #B92E34

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 1.8 · #BF2D32

Dulux

Fiery Red SB7E2

ΔE 2.7 · #B93333

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 3.4 · #B83236

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 3.6 · #B32428

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Heat 1082

ΔE 3.7 · #C2343C

Behr

Stiletto Love P160-7

ΔE 4.4 · #B62032

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 4.8 · #B8352E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.3 · #BD413A

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 8.7 · #CF454A

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 9.4 · #9D0B1E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 10.6 · #C53A4B

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 13.1 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 17.1 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#BB2D32

#2DB9B4

Analogous

#B92D77

#BB2D32

#B96E2D

Triadic

#BB2D32

#31B92D

#2D31B9

Split-Complementary

#BB2D32

#2DB96E

#2D77B9

Tetradic

#BB2D32

#77B92D

#2DB9B4

#6E2DB9

Monochromatic

#3E0F10

#7B1E21

#BB2D32

#D75B5F

#E6989B

Rectangle

#BB2D32

#B9B42D

#2DB9B4

#2D31B9

Compound

#BB2D32

#B96E2D

#2DB9B4

#2D77B9

Variations

Lighter

#D34A4F

#D67F82

#E3B9BA

Darker

#972125

#691518

#3E0B0D

Saturation

#885E5F

#B92D31

#CF161D

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

5.94:1

vs Black

3.53:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB2D32

#83782A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB2D32

#5C5C31

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB2D32

#B93642

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Scarlet Beebalm 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

#CC4E41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB2D32

Daylight 5500K

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

#B95365

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#2F9491

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: #BB2D32;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB2D32;

CSS Variable

--color-scarlet-beebalm: #BB2D32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scarlet-beebalm': '#BB2D32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB2D32] text-[#BB2D32]

SCSS

$scarlet-beebalm: #BB2D32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB2D32?

#BB2D32 is Scarlet Beebalm, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB2D32 warm or cool?

Scarlet Beebalm reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Scarlet Beebalm?

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

What colors pair well with Scarlet Beebalm?

Scarlet Beebalm 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 Scarlet Beebalm?

You can download Scarlet Beebalm 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 Scarlet Beebalm?

The hex code is #BB2D32. In RGB it's 187, 45, 50, and in HSL it's 358°, 61%, 45%.

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