REDS

Nipple

#BB7777

RGB 187, 119, 119 · HSL 0°, 33%, 60% · CMYK 0, 36, 36, 27

Nipple is #BB7777 in HEX — rgb(187, 119, 119), hsl(0°, 33%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 36%, 27%).

Nipple pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 33%, 60%. 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#BB7777

RGB187, 119, 119

HSL0°, 33%, 60%

HSV0°, 36%, 73%

CMYK0, 36, 36, 27

Decimal12285815

CSS RGBrgb(187, 119, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 33%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wild Party S03F6

ΔE 1.3 · #B97877

Vista Paint

Impatient Heart C-62

ΔE 2.8 · #C37D7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 2.9 · #C47D7C

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

ΔE 3.2 · #BC7B7F

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 3.5 · #BA7176

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 3.7 · #B27477

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 3.7 · #C47977

PPG

Earth Rose 1056-5

ΔE 4.3 · #B57770

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 4.5 · #AE7073

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 7.7 · #D28085

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.1 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.6 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.8 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 14.5 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 20.1 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#BB7777

#77BBBB

Analogous

#BB7799

#BB7777

#BB9977

Triadic

#BB7777

#77BB77

#7777BB

Split-Complementary

#BB7777

#77BB99

#7799BB

Tetradic

#BB7777

#99BB77

#77BBBB

#9977BB

Monochromatic

#663333

#994D4D

#BB7777

#D4AAAA

#EEDDDD

Rectangle

#BB7777

#BBBB77

#77BBBB

#7777BB

Compound

#BB7777

#BB9977

#77BBBB

#7799BB

Variations

Lighter

#C89292

#D3B1B1

#E4D3D3

Darker

#A55050

#733636

#441E1E

Saturation

#A38F8F

#BB7777

#DD5555

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

3.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.02:1

Deuteranopia

#BB7777

#999376

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB7777

#868677

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB7777

#B9797C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Nipple 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

#CC8674

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB7777

Daylight 5500K

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

#B98B99

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.

#5FA5A5

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: #BB7777;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB7777;

CSS Variable

--color-nipple: #BB7777;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nipple': '#BB7777' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB7777] text-[#BB7777]

SCSS

$nipple: #BB7777;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB7777?

#BB7777 is Nipple, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB7777 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nipple?

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

What colors pair well with Nipple?

Nipple 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 Nipple?

You can download Nipple 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 Nipple?

The hex code is #BB7777. In RGB it's 187, 119, 119, and in HSL it's 0°, 33%, 60%.

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