REDS

Pesto Rosso

#BB3333

RGB 187, 51, 51 · HSL 0°, 57%, 47% · CMYK 0, 73, 73, 27

Pesto Rosso is #BB3333 in HEX — rgb(187, 51, 51), hsl(0°, 57%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 73%, 73%, 27%).

Pesto Rosso pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 57%, 47%. 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#BB3333

RGB187, 51, 51

HSL0°, 57%, 47%

HSV0°, 73%, 73%

CMYK0, 73, 73, 27

Decimal12268339

CSS RGBrgb(187, 51, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 57%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fiery Red SB7E2

ΔE 0.9 · #B93333

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 1.4 · #BC3033

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pencil K-1220

ΔE 2.3 · #BD2E32

Benjamin Moore

Neon 2087-10

ΔE 2.4 · #B92E34

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 2.8 · #B83236

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 2.9 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 3.1 · #B8352E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Heat 1082

ΔE 4.2 · #C2343C

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 4.4 · #B9383A

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 4.5 · #B32428

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.3 · #BD413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 8.1 · #D24B42

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 8.9 · #B53B26

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 10.1 · #C6494C

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 12.2 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 15.3 · #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

#BB3333

#34BCBC

Analogous

#BC3478

#BB3333

#BC7834

Triadic

#BB3333

#34BC34

#3434BC

Split-Complementary

#BB3333

#34BC78

#3478BC

Tetradic

#BB3333

#78BC34

#34BCBC

#7834BC

Monochromatic

#441313

#802323

#BB3333

#D56767

#E6A3A3

Rectangle

#BB3333

#BCBC34

#34BCBC

#3434BC

Compound

#BB3333

#BC7834

#34BCBC

#3478BC

Variations

Lighter

#D15555

#D58787

#E3BDBD

Darker

#992626

#6B1919

#3F0D0D

Saturation

#8C6363

#BC3434

#D61A1A

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

5.78:1

vs Black

3.63:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB3333

#84792B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB3333

#5E5E33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB3333

#B93A46

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pesto Rosso 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

#CC5341

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB3333

Daylight 5500K

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

#B95866

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#359797

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: #BB3333;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB3333;

CSS Variable

--color-pesto-rosso: #BB3333;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pesto-rosso': '#BB3333' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB3333] text-[#BB3333]

SCSS

$pesto-rosso: #BB3333;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB3333?

#BB3333 is Pesto Rosso, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB3333 warm or cool?

Pesto Rosso reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pesto Rosso?

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

What colors pair well with Pesto Rosso?

Pesto Rosso 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 Pesto Rosso?

You can download Pesto Rosso 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 Pesto Rosso?

The hex code is #BB3333. In RGB it's 187, 51, 51, and in HSL it's 0°, 57%, 47%.

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