REDS

Dressed to the Nines

#BB5057

RGB 187, 80, 87 · HSL 356°, 44%, 52% · CMYK 0, 57, 53, 27

Dressed to the Nines is #BB5057 in HEX — rgb(187, 80, 87), hsl(356°, 44%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 53%, 27%).

Dressed to the Nines pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 44%, 52%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BB5057

RGB187, 80, 87

HSL356°, 44%, 52%

HSV356°, 57%, 73%

CMYK0, 57, 53, 27

Decimal12275799

CSS RGBrgb(187, 80, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 44%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Embroidered CSP-1190

ΔE 2.3 · #B54E52

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 2.5 · #B34C53

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 3.1 · #BB4B51

PPG

Bonfire 1187-6

ΔE 3.1 · #C3585C

Behr

Intrigue Red HDC-SM14-10

ΔE 4.2 · #B2464B

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 5.1 · #B84D5D

Dulux

Carmine Carnation S03H8

ΔE 5.8 · #AD4B56

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Hill DE5069

ΔE 7 · #CC5160

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonrose 1103

ΔE 7.1 · #A53F48

Vista Paint

Moonrose C-1102

ΔE 7.2 · #A53E46

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 7.3 · #AD4E49

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.7 · #B64F48

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.3 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.4 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13.9 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 16 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#BB5057

#4FBAB3

Analogous

#BA4F8C

#BB5057

#BA7D4F

Triadic

#BB5057

#56BA4F

#4F56BA

Split-Complementary

#BB5057

#4FBA7D

#4F8CBA

Tetradic

#BB5057

#8CBA4F

#4FBAB3

#7D4FBA

Monochromatic

#511F23

#88353A

#BB5057

#D0868B

#E5BDC0

Rectangle

#BB5057

#BAB34F

#4FBAB3

#4F56BA

Compound

#BB5057

#BA7D4F

#4FBAB3

#4F8CBA

Variations

Lighter

#C87278

#D19A9E

#E1C7C9

Darker

#9B3940

#6C262A

#401518

Saturation

#957477

#BA4F56

#DD2C38

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

4.77:1

vs Black

4.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB5057

#8B8254

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB5057

#6C6C56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB5057

#B9555C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dressed to the Nines 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

#CC695C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB5057

Daylight 5500K

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

#B96E81

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.

#479B95

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: #BB5057;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB5057;

CSS Variable

--color-dressed-to-the-nines: #BB5057;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dressed-to-the-nines': '#BB5057' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB5057] text-[#BB5057]

SCSS

$dressed-to-the-nines: #BB5057;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB5057?

#BB5057 is Dressed to the Nines, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB5057 warm or cool?

Dressed to the Nines reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dressed to the Nines?

Dressed to the Nines works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dressed to the Nines?

Dressed to the Nines 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 Dressed to the Nines?

You can download Dressed to the Nines 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 Dressed to the Nines?

The hex code is #BB5057. In RGB it's 187, 80, 87, and in HSL it's 356°, 44%, 52%.

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