REDS

Coral Bells

#BB4B51

RGB 187, 75, 81 · HSL 357°, 45%, 51% · CMYK 0, 60, 57, 27

Coral Bells is #BB4B51 in HEX — rgb(187, 75, 81), hsl(357°, 45%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 57%, 27%).

Coral Bells pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 45%, 51%. 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#BB4B51

RGB187, 75, 81

HSL357°, 45%, 51%

HSV357°, 60%, 73%

CMYK0, 60, 57, 27

Decimal12274513

CSS RGBrgb(187, 75, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 45%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

Exact match

Behr

Intrigue Red HDC-SM14-10

ΔE 2.8 · #B2464B

Benjamin Moore

Santa's 1336

ΔE 3.1 · #BD4651

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 4.4 · #B34C53

PPG

Bonfire 1187-6

ΔE 4.7 · #C3585C

Valspar

Whipped Strawberry 1006-1A

ΔE 4.9 · #C74E5B

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 5.3 · #AF3F42

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 5.4 · #B54644

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 5.5 · #BB4147

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 6.1 · #C35550

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.6 · #B64F48

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 7.5 · #A43B3E

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.8 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.1 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 12.9 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 16.2 · #AA5842

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

#BB4B51

#4ABAB5

Analogous

#BA4A88

#BB4B51

#BA7C4A

Triadic

#BB4B51

#4FBA4A

#4A4FBA

Split-Complementary

#BB4B51

#4ABA7C

#4A88BA

Tetradic

#BB4B51

#88BA4A

#4ABAB5

#7C4ABA

Monochromatic

#4E1D20

#853237

#BB4B51

#CF8185

#E4B9BB

Rectangle

#BB4B51

#BAB54A

#4ABAB5

#4A4FBA

Compound

#BB4B51

#BA7C4A

#4ABAB5

#4A88BA

Variations

Lighter

#C86E73

#D1979A

#E1C5C7

Darker

#99373C

#6B2428

#3F1416

Saturation

#937173

#BA4A4F

#DD2731

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

4.95:1

vs Black

4.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB4B51

#89804D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB4B51

#6A6A50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB4B51

#B95058

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Coral Bells 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

#CC6558

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB4B51

Daylight 5500K

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

#B96A7C

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.

#449995

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: #BB4B51;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB4B51;

CSS Variable

--color-coral-bells: #BB4B51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coral-bells': '#BB4B51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB4B51] text-[#BB4B51]

SCSS

$coral-bells: #BB4B51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB4B51?

#BB4B51 is Coral Bells, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB4B51 warm or cool?

Coral Bells reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coral Bells?

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

What colors pair well with Coral Bells?

Coral Bells 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 Coral Bells?

You can download Coral Bells 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 Coral Bells?

The hex code is #BB4B51. In RGB it's 187, 75, 81, and in HSL it's 357°, 45%, 51%.

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