REDS

Safflower Bark

#BB5548

RGB 187, 85, 72 · HSL 7°, 46%, 51% · CMYK 0, 55, 61, 27

Safflower Bark is #BB5548 in HEX — rgb(187, 85, 72), hsl(7°, 46%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 61%, 27%).

Safflower Bark pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 46%, 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#BB5548

RGB187, 85, 72

HSL7°, 46%, 51%

HSV7°, 61%, 73%

CMYK0, 55, 61, 27

Decimal12277064

CSS RGBrgb(187, 85, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 46%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Before Winter M190-6

ΔE 1.4 · #BE584C

Sherwin-Williams

Peppery SW6615

ΔE 1.8 · #B85444

Valspar

Terra Cotta Red 2004-3A

ΔE 2.4 · #C2584A

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 2.6 · #B95543

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 3.4 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 3.4 · #B64F48

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 3.7 · #BD5442

Vista Paint

Scarlet Sumac K-664

ΔE 3.7 · #B34B42

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2006-30

ΔE 4.2 · #B24D46

PPG

Teaberry Blossom 1189-7

ΔE 4.5 · #B44940

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 5.8 · #B74D3A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 6.6 · #CC6653

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 6.8 · #AD4E49

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 8.9 · #AA5842

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.6 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.4 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#BB5548

#49AEBC

Analogous

#BC4975

#BB5548

#BC8F49

Triadic

#BB5548

#49BC56

#5649BC

Split-Complementary

#BB5548

#49BC8F

#4975BC

Tetradic

#BB5548

#75BC49

#49AEBC

#8F49BC

Monochromatic

#4E231D

#863B32

#BB5548

#D08A80

#E5BDB8

Rectangle

#BB5548

#AEBC49

#49AEBC

#5649BC

Compound

#BB5548

#BC8F49

#49AEBC

#4975BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9786D

#D19E97

#E1C8C5

Darker

#9A4236

#6C2C23

#401914

Saturation

#937571

#BC5649

#DD3C27

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

4.66:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#BB5548

#8E8344

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB5548

#6F6F4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB5548

#B9575F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Safflower Bark 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

#CC6C51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB5548

Daylight 5500K

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

#B97175

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.

#43909A

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: #BB5548;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB5548;

CSS Variable

--color-safflower-bark: #BB5548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'safflower-bark': '#BB5548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB5548] text-[#BB5548]

SCSS

$safflower-bark: #BB5548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB5548?

#BB5548 is Safflower Bark, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB5548 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Safflower Bark?

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

What colors pair well with Safflower Bark?

Safflower Bark 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 Safflower Bark?

You can download Safflower Bark 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 Safflower Bark?

The hex code is #BB5548. In RGB it's 187, 85, 72, and in HSL it's 7°, 46%, 51%.

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