REDS

Conte Crayon

#BB4745

RGB 187, 71, 69 · HSL 1°, 46%, 50% · CMYK 0, 62, 63, 27

Conte Crayon is #BB4745 in HEX — rgb(187, 71, 69), hsl(1°, 46%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 63%, 27%).

Conte Crayon pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 46%, 50%. 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#BB4745

RGB187, 71, 69

HSL1°, 46%, 50%

HSV1°, 63%, 73%

CMYK0, 62, 63, 27

Decimal12273477

CSS RGBrgb(187, 71, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 46%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 1.1 · #BE4948

Benjamin Moore

Red 1308

ΔE 2.1 · #B94A46

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 2.4 · #B54644

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Bomb DEA105

ΔE 3.6 · #B73D3F

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 3.8 · #BB4147

Sherwin-Williams

Red Tomato SW6607

ΔE 3.8 · #B24743

Behr

Glowing Scarlet HDC-FL13-1

ΔE 3.8 · #BD444A

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 4.2 · #C6494C

Dulux

Eye Of Newt S04F8

ΔE 4.5 · #AE3B3D

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 5 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.5 · #B64F48

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 6.1 · #B03537

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.2 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 9.8 · #B34C53

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 14 · #B53B26

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#BB4745

#45B8BA

Analogous

#BA457E

#BB4745

#BA8145

Triadic

#BB4745

#45BA47

#4745BA

Split-Complementary

#BB4745

#45BA81

#457EBA

Tetradic

#BB4745

#7EBA45

#45B8BA

#8145BA

Monochromatic

#4A1C1C

#823230

#BB4745

#CF7E7D

#E3B5B5

Rectangle

#BB4745

#B8BA45

#45B8BA

#4745BA

Compound

#BB4745

#BA8145

#45B8BA

#457EBA

Variations

Lighter

#C86C6A

#D09695

#E1C4C4

Darker

#973635

#6A2423

#3E1413

Saturation

#916E6E

#BA4745

#DD2622

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

5.12:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB4745

#897E40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB4745

#676745

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB4745

#B94B54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Conte Crayon 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

#CC624F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB4745

Daylight 5500K

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

#B96773

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#429597

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #BB4745;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB4745;

CSS Variable

--color-conte-crayon: #BB4745;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'conte-crayon': '#BB4745' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB4745] text-[#BB4745]

SCSS

$conte-crayon: #BB4745;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB4745?

#BB4745 is Conte Crayon, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB4745 warm or cool?

Conte Crayon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Conte Crayon?

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

What colors pair well with Conte Crayon?

Conte Crayon 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 Conte Crayon?

You can download Conte Crayon 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 Conte Crayon?

The hex code is #BB4745. In RGB it's 187, 71, 69, and in HSL it's 1°, 46%, 50%.

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