REDS

Spiced

#BB715B

RGB 187, 113, 91 · HSL 14°, 41%, 55% · CMYK 0, 40, 51, 27

Spiced is #BB715B in HEX — rgb(187, 113, 91), hsl(14°, 41%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 51%, 27%).

Spiced pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 41%, 55%. 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#BB715B

RGB187, 113, 91

HSL14°, 41%, 55%

HSV14°, 51%, 73%

CMYK0, 40, 51, 27

Decimal12284251

CSS RGBrgb(187, 113, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 41%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pinata MQ1-26

ΔE 2.4 · #BF7761

PPG

Crushed Cinnamon 1063-6 · 16-28

ΔE 3 · #B7735E

Benjamin Moore

Spoonful 041

ΔE 3.1 · #B36C59

Vista Paint

First Lady C-1059

ΔE 3.4 · #C27965

Dulux

Gold Pheasant S07F6

ΔE 3.6 · #C6765F

Sherwin-Williams

Baked Clay SW6340

ΔE 3.8 · #C1785C

Hallman-Lindsay

First Lady 1060

ΔE 4 · #C47967

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 4.1 · #C57B67

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Saddle DE5187

ΔE 4.1 · #B5745C

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 4.3 · #BD6D53

Valspar

Florentine Clay 2003-5B

ΔE 4.6 · #B87463

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5.5 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 6.9 · #C27654

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 9 · #C5714F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.2 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.9 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#BB715B

#5DA5BB

Analogous

#BB5D76

#BB715B

#BBA25D

Triadic

#BB715B

#5DBB73

#735DBB

Split-Complementary

#BB715B

#5DBBA2

#5D76BB

Tetradic

#BB715B

#76BB5D

#5DA5BB

#A25DBB

Monochromatic

#5A3226

#90503C

#BB715B

#D2A293

#E8D0C9

Rectangle

#BB715B

#A5BB5D

#5DA5BB

#735DBB

Compound

#BB715B

#BBA25D

#5DA5BB

#5D76BB

Variations

Lighter

#C98F7E

#D2ADA2

#E2D1CB

Darker

#A15640

#703B2A

#422218

Saturation

#9A857E

#BB735D

#DD613B

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

3.73:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.63:1

Deuteranopia

#BB715B

#998E59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB715B

#82825E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB715B

#BA7076

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spiced 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

#CC815F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB715B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B98684

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4E8DA1

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: #BB715B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB715B;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced: #BB715B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced': '#BB715B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB715B] text-[#BB715B]

SCSS

$spiced: #BB715B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB715B?

#BB715B is Spiced, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB715B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spiced?

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

What colors pair well with Spiced?

Spiced 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 Spiced?

You can download Spiced 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 Spiced?

The hex code is #BB715B. In RGB it's 187, 113, 91, and in HSL it's 14°, 41%, 55%.

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