REDS

Hibiscus Flower

#BC555E

RGB 188, 85, 94 · HSL 355°, 43%, 54% · CMYK 0, 55, 50, 26

Hibiscus Flower is #BC555E in HEX — rgb(188, 85, 94), hsl(355°, 43%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 50%, 26%).

Hibiscus Flower pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 355°, 43%, 54%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BC555E

RGB188, 85, 94

HSL355°, 43%, 54%

HSV355°, 55%, 74%

CMYK0, 55, 50, 26

Decimal12342622

CSS RGBrgb(188, 85, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 43%, 54%)

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RAL

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#BC555E

#57BCB4

Analogous

#BC5792

#BC555E

#BC8157

Triadic

#BC555E

#60BC57

#5760BC

Split-Complementary

#BC555E

#57BC81

#5792BC

Tetradic

#BC555E

#92BC57

#57BCB4

#8157BC

Monochromatic

#582327

#8E3940

#BC555E

#D28E94

#E8C5C8

Rectangle

#BC555E

#BCB457

#57BCB4

#5760BC

Compound

#BC555E

#BC8157

#57BCB4

#5792BC

Variations

Lighter

#CA7980

#D29FA3

#E2CACC

Darker

#A03C45

#70282E

#42161A

Saturation

#997B7D

#BC5760

#DE3644

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

4.57:1

vs Black

4.60:1

Deuteranopia

#BC555E

#8D855B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC555E

#70705D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC555E

#BA5A60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Hibiscus Flower 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

#CC6C62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC555E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA7186

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.

#4AA099

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: #BC555E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC555E;

CSS Variable

--color-hibiscus-flower: #BC555E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hibiscus-flower': '#BC555E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC555E] text-[#BC555E]

SCSS

$hibiscus-flower: #BC555E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC555E?

#BC555E is Hibiscus Flower, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC555E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hibiscus Flower?

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

What colors pair well with Hibiscus Flower?

Hibiscus Flower 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 Hibiscus Flower?

You can download Hibiscus Flower 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 Hibiscus Flower?

The hex code is #BC555E. In RGB it's 188, 85, 94, and in HSL it's 355°, 43%, 54%.

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