REDS

Glowing Coals

#BC4939

RGB 188, 73, 57 · HSL 7°, 53%, 48% · CMYK 0, 61, 70, 26

Glowing Coals is #BC4939 in HEX — rgb(188, 73, 57), hsl(7°, 53%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 70%, 26%).

Glowing Coals pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 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#BC4939

RGB188, 73, 57

HSL7°, 53%, 48%

HSV7°, 70%, 74%

CMYK0, 61, 70, 26

Decimal12339513

CSS RGBrgb(188, 73, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 53%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Glowing Coals S06H8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cornwallis CW-315

ΔE 1.6 · #BE4739

Vista Paint

Persimmon K-632

ΔE 2 · #BE4E3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 2.5 · #C24F40

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 3.4 · #BA4133

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 3.8 · #B8473D

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 4.5 · #BD413A

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 4.9 · #C34B44

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 5.5 · #BC5339

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 6.2 · #C35539

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 7 · #AF413B

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 7.7 · #B53B26

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.9 · #B44C43

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 9 · #B03537

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.5 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 10.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#BC4939

#3AACBB

Analogous

#BB3A6B

#BC4939

#BB8A3A

Triadic

#BC4939

#3ABB49

#493ABB

Split-Complementary

#BC4939

#3ABB8A

#3A6BBB

Tetradic

#BC4939

#6BBB3A

#3AACBB

#8A3ABB

Monochromatic

#461B16

#813228

#BC4939

#D37A6F

#E5B0A9

Rectangle

#BC4939

#ACBB3A

#3AACBB

#493ABB

Compound

#BC4939

#BB8A3A

#3AACBB

#3A6BBB

Variations

Lighter

#CD6A5D

#D3948C

#E2C3BF

Darker

#98382B

#6B251C

#3F150F

Saturation

#8E6B67

#BB493A

#D8331D

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

5.06:1

vs Black

4.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BC4939

#8B7F33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC4939

#69693B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC4939

#BA4B55

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Glowing Coals 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

#CC6346

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC4939

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA686A

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.

#398C97

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: #BC4939;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC4939;

CSS Variable

--color-glowing-coals: #BC4939;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glowing-coals': '#BC4939' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC4939] text-[#BC4939]

SCSS

$glowing-coals: #BC4939;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC4939?

#BC4939 is Glowing Coals, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC4939 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glowing Coals?

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

What colors pair well with Glowing Coals?

Glowing Coals 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 Glowing Coals?

You can download Glowing Coals 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 Glowing Coals?

The hex code is #BC4939. In RGB it's 188, 73, 57, and in HSL it's 7°, 53%, 48%.

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