REDS

Carmelito

#BB534C

RGB 187, 83, 76 · HSL 4°, 45%, 52% · CMYK 0, 56, 59, 27

Carmelito is #BB534C in HEX — rgb(187, 83, 76), hsl(4°, 45%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 59%, 27%).

Carmelito pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 45%, 52%. 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#BB534C

RGB187, 83, 76

HSL4°, 45%, 52%

HSV4°, 59%, 73%

CMYK0, 56, 59, 27

Decimal12276556

CSS RGBrgb(187, 83, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 45%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 1.6 · #B64F48

Behr

Cherry Red HDC-MD-16

ΔE 2.3 · #B84D48

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 2.8 · #C35550

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2006-30

ΔE 2.8 · #B24D46

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 3.2 · #B44C43

Vista Paint

Scarlet Sumac K-664

ΔE 3.5 · #B34B42

Sherwin-Williams

Red Tomato SW6607

ΔE 4.3 · #B24743

Valspar

Terra Cotta Red 2004-3A

ΔE 4.4 · #C2584A

PPG

Teaberry Blossom 1189-7

ΔE 4.5 · #B44940

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 4.9 · #B54644

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 5.2 · #AD4E49

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 7.5 · #AF3F42

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8.1 · #B34C53

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.4 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 10.5 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12.5 · #BA4133

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

#BB534C

#4EB4BC

Analogous

#BC4E7D

#BB534C

#BC8C4E

Triadic

#BB534C

#4EBC55

#554EBC

Split-Complementary

#BB534C

#4EBC8C

#4E7DBC

Tetradic

#BB534C

#7DBC4E

#4EB4BC

#8C4EBC

Monochromatic

#51221F

#893A34

#BB534C

#D18A85

#E6BFBC

Rectangle

#BB534C

#B4BC4E

#4EB4BC

#554EBC

Compound

#BB534C

#BC8C4E

#4EB4BC

#4E7DBC

Variations

Lighter

#C97771

#D29D99

#E2C8C7

Darker

#9C3F38

#6D2A25

#401714

Saturation

#957674

#BC554E

#DD382C

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

4.71:1

vs Black

4.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB534C

#8D8248

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB534C

#6E6E4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB534C

#B9565D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Carmelito 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

#CC6B54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB534C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B97078

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.

#46969C

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: #BB534C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB534C;

CSS Variable

--color-carmelito: #BB534C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carmelito': '#BB534C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB534C] text-[#BB534C]

SCSS

$carmelito: #BB534C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB534C?

#BB534C is Carmelito, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB534C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carmelito?

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

What colors pair well with Carmelito?

Carmelito 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 Carmelito?

You can download Carmelito 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 Carmelito?

The hex code is #BB534C. In RGB it's 187, 83, 76, and in HSL it's 4°, 45%, 52%.

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