REDS

Best of the Bunch

#BC543F

RGB 188, 84, 63 · HSL 10°, 50%, 49% · CMYK 0, 55, 66, 26

Best of the Bunch is #BC543F in HEX — rgb(188, 84, 63), hsl(10°, 50%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 66%, 26%).

Best of the Bunch pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 50%, 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#BC543F

RGB188, 84, 63

HSL10°, 50%, 49%

HSV10°, 66%, 74%

CMYK0, 55, 66, 26

Decimal12342335

CSS RGBrgb(188, 84, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 50%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Best of the Bunch C-1067

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fire 2171-20

ΔE 1.3 · #BE553E

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 1.6 · #BD5442

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 2.5 · #B74D3A

Behr

Fall Foliage HDC-FL14-3

ΔE 2.7 · #BC5940

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 3 · #B95543

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 3.1 · #BC5339

Sherwin-Williams

Peppery SW6615

ΔE 3.9 · #B85444

Valspar

Hacienda Tile 2010-4

ΔE 4.2 · #C45749

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 6.1 · #BA5B3A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.7 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.9 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 8.7 · #BA4133

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 9.2 · #B05C44

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 9.5 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 10.2 · #AA5842

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

#BC543F

#3EA7BB

Analogous

#BB3E68

#BC543F

#BB923E

Triadic

#BC543F

#3EBB53

#533EBB

Split-Complementary

#BC543F

#3EBB92

#3E68BB

Tetradic

#BC543F

#68BB3E

#3EA7BB

#923EBB

Monochromatic

#492018

#823A2B

#BC543F

#D18575

#E4B8AF

Rectangle

#BC543F

#A7BB3E

#3EA7BB

#533EBB

Compound

#BC543F

#BB923E

#3EA7BB

#3E68BB

Variations

Lighter

#CB7463

#D29B90

#E1C7C2

Darker

#98412F

#6B2C1F

#3F1911

Saturation

#90706A

#BB533E

#DB3E1F

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BC543F

#8F833A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC543F

#6F6F42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC543F

#BA555E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Best of the Bunch 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

#CC6C4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC543F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA716F

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.

#3D8897

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: #BC543F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC543F;

CSS Variable

--color-best-of-the-bunch: #BC543F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'best-of-the-bunch': '#BC543F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC543F] text-[#BC543F]

SCSS

$best-of-the-bunch: #BC543F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC543F?

#BC543F is Best of the Bunch, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC543F warm or cool?

Best of the Bunch reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Best of the Bunch?

Best of the Bunch works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Best of the Bunch?

Best of the Bunch 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 Best of the Bunch?

You can download Best of the Bunch 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 Best of the Bunch?

The hex code is #BC543F. In RGB it's 188, 84, 63, and in HSL it's 10°, 50%, 49%.

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