REDS

Browned Off

#BB4433

RGB 187, 68, 51 · HSL 8°, 57%, 47% · CMYK 0, 64, 73, 27

Browned Off is #BB4433 in HEX — rgb(187, 68, 51), hsl(8°, 57%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 73%, 27%).

Browned Off pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 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#BB4433

RGB187, 68, 51

HSL8°, 57%, 47%

HSV8°, 73%, 73%

CMYK0, 64, 73, 27

Decimal12272691

CSS RGBrgb(187, 68, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 57%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 1.4 · #BA4133

Benjamin Moore

Cornwallis CW-315

ΔE 2.3 · #BE4739

Dulux

Glowing Coals S06H8

ΔE 2.9 · #BC4939

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

ΔE 3.5 · #C44538

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 3.8 · #C04D35

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 4.6 · #BF413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 4.6 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 4.9 · #B53B26

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 6.2 · #C9543A

Behr

Deep Fire M180-7

ΔE 6.4 · #C13A2F

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 6.8 · #C34B44

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 7.6 · #CE4E35

RAL

Flame Red 3000

ΔE 9.1 · #AF2B1E

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 9.1 · #B83236

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 12 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#BB4433

#34AABC

Analogous

#BC3466

#BB4433

#BC8A34

Triadic

#BB4433

#34BC46

#4634BC

Split-Complementary

#BB4433

#34BC8A

#3466BC

Tetradic

#BB4433

#66BC34

#34AABC

#8A34BC

Monochromatic

#441913

#802F23

#BB4433

#D57667

#E6ACA3

Rectangle

#BB4433

#AABC34

#34AABC

#4634BC

Compound

#BB4433

#BC8A34

#34AABC

#3466BC

Variations

Lighter

#D16655

#D59187

#E3C2BD

Darker

#993626

#6B2419

#3F140D

Saturation

#8C6963

#BC4634

#D6331A

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

5.27:1

vs Black

3.99:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB4433

#897D2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB4433

#666636

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB4433

#B94751

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Browned Off 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

#CC6041

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB4433

Daylight 5500K

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

#B96566

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.

#358A97

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: #BB4433;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB4433;

CSS Variable

--color-browned-off: #BB4433;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'browned-off': '#BB4433' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB4433] text-[#BB4433]

SCSS

$browned-off: #BB4433;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB4433?

#BB4433 is Browned Off, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB4433 warm or cool?

Browned Off reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Browned Off?

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

What colors pair well with Browned Off?

Browned Off 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 Browned Off?

You can download Browned Off 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 Browned Off?

The hex code is #BB4433. In RGB it's 187, 68, 51, and in HSL it's 8°, 57%, 47%.

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