REDS
Drop Dead Gorgeous
#BB4254
Reading mid-tone, Drop Dead Gorgeous lands in the reds family at HSL 351°, 48%, 50%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Drop Dead Gorgeous 1329
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Drop Dead Gorgeous
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #BB4254?
#BB4254 is Drop Dead Gorgeous, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #BB4254 warm or cool?
Drop Dead Gorgeous reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Drop Dead Gorgeous?
You can download Drop Dead Gorgeous 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 RGB value of #BB4254?
#BB4254 converts to RGB 187, 66, 84.