REDS

Embarrassed Shadow

#BBAAA5

RGB 187, 170, 165 · HSL 14°, 14%, 69% · CMYK 0, 9, 12, 27

Embarrassed Shadow is #BBAAA5 in HEX — rgb(187, 170, 165), hsl(14°, 14%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 12%, 27%).

Embarrassed Shadow pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 14%, 69%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BBAAA5

RGB187, 170, 165

HSL14°, 14%, 69%

HSV14°, 12%, 73%

CMYK0, 9, 12, 27

Decimal12298917

CSS RGBrgb(187, 170, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 14%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Chicory S07B3

ΔE 0.6 · #BCABA5

Benjamin Moore

Lost CSP-410

ΔE 0.8 · #BCA9A4

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 1.1 · #B8A7A2

Vista Paint

Toasted Rose K-1164

ΔE 1.3 · #BDA9A5

Valspar

Berry Frost 1004-10A

ΔE 1.3 · #BEADA9

PPG

Riveter Rose 1017-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B7A9A2

Behr

Lavender Suede HDC-NT-19

ΔE 2.2 · #B5A5A2

Sherwin-Williams

Artistic Taupe SW6030

ΔE 2.7 · #C3B1AC

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 2.7 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 2.9 · #B6A39C

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 3.3 · #BCAA9F

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.4 · #BBB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 3.9 · #B7A299

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.8 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 8.5 · #B5B8B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#BBAAA5

#A5B6BB

Analogous

#BBA5AB

#BBAAA5

#BBB5A5

Triadic

#BBAAA5

#A5BBAA

#AAA5BB

Split-Complementary

#BBAAA5

#A5BBB5

#A5ABBB

Tetradic

#BBAAA5

#ABBBA5

#A5B6BB

#B5A5BB

Monochromatic

#715C56

#9A8179

#BBAAA5

#DCD3D0

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#BBAAA5

#B6BBA5

#A5B6BB

#AAA5BB

Compound

#BBAAA5

#BBB5A5

#A5B6BB

#A5ABBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9BBB7

#D5CDCA

#E6E2E1

Darker

#9E847C

#705952

#41332F

Saturation

#B3AEAD

#BBAAA5

#DD9883

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.41:1

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Deuteranopia

#BBAAA5

#B2B0A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAAA5

#ADADA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAAA5

#BBAAAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Embarrassed Shadow 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

#CCAC97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAAA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B1BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7BA4B0

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: #BBAAA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAAA5;

CSS Variable

--color-embarrassed-shadow: #BBAAA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'embarrassed-shadow': '#BBAAA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAAA5] text-[#BBAAA5]

SCSS

$embarrassed-shadow: #BBAAA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAAA5?

#BBAAA5 is Embarrassed Shadow, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BBAAA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Embarrassed Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Embarrassed Shadow?

Embarrassed Shadow 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 Embarrassed Shadow?

You can download Embarrassed Shadow 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 Embarrassed Shadow?

The hex code is #BBAAA5. In RGB it's 187, 170, 165, and in HSL it's 14°, 14%, 69%.

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