REDS

Bang

#BC393B

RGB 188, 57, 59 · HSL 359°, 53%, 48% · CMYK 0, 70, 69, 26

Bang is #BC393B in HEX — rgb(188, 57, 59), hsl(359°, 53%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 69%, 26%).

Bang pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 53%, 48%. 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#BC393B

RGB188, 57, 59

HSL359°, 53%, 48%

HSV359°, 70%, 74%

CMYK0, 70, 69, 26

Decimal12335419

CSS RGBrgb(188, 57, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 53%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Shock S04H8

ΔE 0.9 · #BC383C

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 1 · #B9383A

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 2.2 · #B83236

Benjamin Moore

Strawberry 2003-20

ΔE 2.7 · #C43E3E

Dunn-Edwards

Red Contrast DEA106

ΔE 2.8 · #B33234

Vista Paint

Tropical Heat C-1081

ΔE 3.2 · #BF3339

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Heat 1082

ΔE 3.8 · #C2343C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 4 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 5.1 · #AD2C34

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 5.9 · #B8352E

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 6 · #CF454A

PPG

Wright Tanager Red FLLW287

ΔE 6.5 · #C6494C

RAL

Orient Red 3031

ΔE 8 · #B32428

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 10.8 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.1 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.2 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#BC393B

#3ABBB9

Analogous

#BB3A7D

#BC393B

#BB783A

Triadic

#BC393B

#3CBB3A

#3A3CBB

Split-Complementary

#BC393B

#3ABB78

#3A7DBB

Tetradic

#BC393B

#7DBB3A

#3ABBB9

#783ABB

Monochromatic

#461616

#812829

#BC393B

#D36F70

#E5A9AA

Rectangle

#BC393B

#BBB93A

#3ABBB9

#3A3CBB

Compound

#BC393B

#BB783A

#3ABBB9

#3A7DBB

Variations

Lighter

#CD5D5F

#D38C8D

#E2BFC0

Darker

#982B2D

#6B1C1D

#3F0F10

Saturation

#8E6768

#BB3A3C

#D81D20

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

5.55:1

vs Black

3.79:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BC393B

#867B34

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC393B

#61613B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC393B

#BA404A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bang 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

#CC5747

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC393B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA5C6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#399795

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #BC393B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC393B;

CSS Variable

--color-bang: #BC393B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bang': '#BC393B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC393B] text-[#BC393B]

SCSS

$bang: #BC393B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC393B?

#BC393B is Bang, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC393B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bang?

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

What colors pair well with Bang?

Bang 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 Bang?

You can download Bang 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 Bang?

The hex code is #BC393B. In RGB it's 188, 57, 59, and in HSL it's 359°, 53%, 48%.

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