REDS

Smell the Roses

#BB7283

RGB 187, 114, 131 · HSL 346°, 35%, 59% · CMYK 0, 39, 30, 27

Smell the Roses is #BB7283 in HEX — rgb(187, 114, 131), hsl(346°, 35%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 30%, 27%).

Smell the Roses pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 35%, 59%. 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#BB7283

RGB187, 114, 131

HSL346°, 35%, 59%

HSV346°, 39%, 73%

CMYK0, 39, 30, 27

Decimal12284547

CSS RGBrgb(187, 114, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 35%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Smell The Roses MQ1-8

ΔE 1.5 · #B86F82

PPG

Briar Rose 1050-5

ΔE 2.7 · #C07281

Dulux

Raspberry Whip S01F5

ΔE 3.9 · #B37381

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 4.2 · #BF7A8F

Valspar

Brazilian Blush 1008-3B

ΔE 4.6 · #B96E78

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 5.3 · #B16D85

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 5.6 · #AF6D76

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 6.2 · #C47B95

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 6.3 · #B66972

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 7.4 · #A6646F

Dunn-Edwards

First Love DE5053

ΔE 7.6 · #CF758A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 8.5 · #BF7595

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.5 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 15.4 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 26.6 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#BB7283

#72BBAA

Analogous

#BB72A8

#BB7283

#BB8572

Triadic

#BB7283

#83BB72

#7283BB

Split-Complementary

#BB7283

#72BB85

#72A8BB

Tetradic

#BB7283

#A8BB72

#72BBAA

#8572BB

Monochromatic

#64303C

#97495B

#BB7283

#D4A5B0

#EDD9DE

Rectangle

#BB7283

#BBAA72

#72BBAA

#7283BB

Compound

#BB7283

#BB8572

#72BBAA

#72A8BB

Variations

Lighter

#C98E9C

#D3AEB6

#E3D1D6

Darker

#A54C61

#733342

#441D26

Saturation

#A18B91

#BB7283

#DD5071

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

3.59:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.85:1

Deuteranopia

#BB7283

#959282

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB7283

#828281

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB7283

#B97779

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Smell the Roses 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

#CC827D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB7283

Daylight 5500K

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

#B987A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#5AA694

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: #BB7283;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB7283;

CSS Variable

--color-smell-the-roses: #BB7283;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smell-the-roses': '#BB7283' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB7283] text-[#BB7283]

SCSS

$smell-the-roses: #BB7283;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB7283?

#BB7283 is Smell the Roses, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB7283 warm or cool?

Smell the Roses reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Smell the Roses?

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

What colors pair well with Smell the Roses?

Smell the Roses 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 Smell the Roses?

You can download Smell the Roses 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 Smell the Roses?

The hex code is #BB7283. In RGB it's 187, 114, 131, and in HSL it's 346°, 35%, 59%.

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