REDS

Chilli Sauce

#BC4E40

RGB 188, 78, 64 · HSL 7°, 49%, 49% · CMYK 0, 59, 66, 26

Chilli Sauce is #BC4E40 in HEX — rgb(188, 78, 64), hsl(7°, 49%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 66%, 26%).

Chilli Sauce pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 49%, 49%. 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#BC4E40

RGB188, 78, 64

HSL7°, 49%, 49%

HSV7°, 66%, 74%

CMYK0, 59, 66, 26

Decimal12340800

CSS RGBrgb(188, 78, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 49%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 1.9 · #BE4C3E

Vista Paint

Persimmon K-632

ΔE 2.2 · #BE4E3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 2.6 · #C24F40

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 2.7 · #B8473D

Valspar

Hacienda Tile 2010-4

ΔE 3.4 · #C45749

PPG

Teaberry Blossom 1189-7

ΔE 3.8 · #B44940

Benjamin Moore

Geranium 1307

ΔE 3.8 · #C24D46

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 4.5 · #B95543

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 4.7 · #B44C43

Behr

Before Winter M190-6

ΔE 5.7 · #BE584C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.1 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.4 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 6.7 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 8.8 · #CC6653

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 9.1 · #D75954

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 11.2 · #B53B26

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#BC4E40

#40ACBA

Analogous

#BA406F

#BC4E40

#BA8B40

Triadic

#BC4E40

#40BA4E

#4E40BA

Split-Complementary

#BC4E40

#40BA8B

#406FBA

Tetradic

#BC4E40

#6FBA40

#40ACBA

#8B40BA

Monochromatic

#481E19

#81362C

#BC4E40

#D08176

#E4B5AF

Rectangle

#BC4E40

#ACBA40

#40ACBA

#4E40BA

Compound

#BC4E40

#BA8B40

#40ACBA

#406FBA

Variations

Lighter

#CA7064

#D19890

#E1C6C2

Darker

#973D31

#6A2820

#3F1711

Saturation

#8F6F6B

#BA4E40

#DA3620

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

4.88:1

vs Black

4.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BC4E40

#8C813B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC4E40

#6C6C42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC4E40

#BA5059

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chilli Sauce 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

#CC674B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC4E40

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA6C6F

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.

#3E8C96

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: #BC4E40;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC4E40;

CSS Variable

--color-chilli-sauce: #BC4E40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chilli-sauce': '#BC4E40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC4E40] text-[#BC4E40]

SCSS

$chilli-sauce: #BC4E40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC4E40?

#BC4E40 is Chilli Sauce, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC4E40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chilli Sauce?

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

What colors pair well with Chilli Sauce?

Chilli Sauce 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 Chilli Sauce?

You can download Chilli Sauce 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 Chilli Sauce?

The hex code is #BC4E40. In RGB it's 188, 78, 64, and in HSL it's 7°, 49%, 49%.

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