REDS

Tandoori

#BB5C4D

RGB 187, 92, 77 · HSL 8°, 45%, 52% · CMYK 0, 51, 59, 27

Tandoori is #BB5C4D in HEX — rgb(187, 92, 77), hsl(8°, 45%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 59%, 27%).

Tandoori pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 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#BB5C4D

RGB187, 92, 77

HSL8°, 45%, 52%

HSV8°, 59%, 73%

CMYK0, 51, 59, 27

Decimal12278861

CSS RGBrgb(187, 92, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 45%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Island Salsa 2003-3A

ΔE 1.5 · #BB5D50

Behr

Oxide M200-6

ΔE 2.6 · #C0604D

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 3.6 · #C26157

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2089-20

ΔE 3.8 · #B65F50

Sherwin-Williams

Quite Coral SW6614

ΔE 3.8 · #C76356

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 4.4 · #B95543

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherry Blink 1075

ΔE 4.4 · #AD5344

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.7 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 5.8 · #CC6653

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 5.9 · #B05C44

Vista Paint

Cherry Blink C-1074

ΔE 5.9 · #A94F3E

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.4 · #B44C43

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.6 · #AA5842

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 8.6 · #B74D3A

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.2 · #C27355

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.6 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#BB5C4D

#4EADBC

Analogous

#BC4E76

#BB5C4D

#BC934E

Triadic

#BB5C4D

#4EBC5C

#5C4EBC

Split-Complementary

#BB5C4D

#4EBC93

#4E76BC

Tetradic

#BB5C4D

#76BC4E

#4EADBC

#934EBC

Monochromatic

#51261F

#893F34

#BB5C4D

#D18F85

#E6C2BC

Rectangle

#BB5C4D

#ADBC4E

#4EADBC

#5C4EBC

Compound

#BB5C4D

#BC934E

#4EADBC

#4E76BC

Variations

Lighter

#C97D71

#D2A199

#E2CAC7

Darker

#9C4538

#6D2E25

#401A14

Saturation

#957874

#BC5C4E

#DD442C

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

4.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.75:1

Deuteranopia

#BB5C4D

#908649

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB5C4D

#74744F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB5C4D

#B95D64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tandoori 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

#CC7255

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB5C4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B97779

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.

#46909C

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: #BB5C4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB5C4D;

CSS Variable

--color-tandoori: #BB5C4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tandoori': '#BB5C4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB5C4D] text-[#BB5C4D]

SCSS

$tandoori: #BB5C4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB5C4D?

#BB5C4D is Tandoori, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB5C4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tandoori?

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

What colors pair well with Tandoori?

Tandoori 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 Tandoori?

You can download Tandoori 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 Tandoori?

The hex code is #BB5C4D. In RGB it's 187, 92, 77, and in HSL it's 8°, 45%, 52%.

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