REDS

Chick Flick

#BC7B7F

RGB 188, 123, 127 · HSL 356°, 33%, 61% · CMYK 0, 35, 32, 26

Chick Flick is #BC7B7F in HEX — rgb(188, 123, 127), hsl(356°, 33%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 32%, 26%).

Chick Flick pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 33%, 61%. 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#BC7B7F

RGB188, 123, 127

HSL356°, 33%, 61%

HSV356°, 35%, 74%

CMYK0, 35, 32, 26

Decimal12352383

CSS RGBrgb(188, 123, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 33%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

Exact match

Dulux

Pleasure S02G5

ΔE 2.3 · #C17C83

Vista Paint

Mauve Medley K-690

ΔE 2.9 · #B47477

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 3.2 · #B27477

Valspar

Romantic Rose 1008-5C

ΔE 3.6 · #BD8287

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 4.3 · #C47D7C

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 4.7 · #BA7176

PPG

Horizon Glow 1052-5

ΔE 5.2 · #AD7171

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 6.1 · #C47977

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 7.2 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.3 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.5 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 13.7 · #CD746D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.9 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 22.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#BC7B7F

#7BBCB8

Analogous

#BC7BA0

#BC7B7F

#BC977B

Triadic

#BC7B7F

#7FBC7B

#7B7FBC

Split-Complementary

#BC7B7F

#7BBC97

#7BA0BC

Tetradic

#BC7B7F

#A0BC7B

#7BBCB8

#977BBC

Monochromatic

#693538

#9C4F54

#BC7B7F

#D6AEB0

#F0E0E1

Rectangle

#BC7B7F

#BCB87B

#7BBCB8

#7B7FBC

Compound

#BC7B7F

#BC977B

#7BBCB8

#7BA0BC

Variations

Lighter

#CA9599

#D4B3B5

#E4D4D5

Darker

#A85157

#75363B

#451F21

Saturation

#A59293

#BC7B7F

#DE5962

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

3.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.28:1

Deuteranopia

#BC7B7F

#9B967E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC7B7F

#89897E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC7B7F

#BA7D80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chick Flick 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

#CC897A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC7B7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA8E9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#62A7A2

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: #BC7B7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC7B7F;

CSS Variable

--color-chick-flick: #BC7B7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chick-flick': '#BC7B7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC7B7F] text-[#BC7B7F]

SCSS

$chick-flick: #BC7B7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC7B7F?

#BC7B7F is Chick Flick, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC7B7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chick Flick?

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

What colors pair well with Chick Flick?

Chick Flick 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 Chick Flick?

You can download Chick Flick 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 Chick Flick?

The hex code is #BC7B7F. In RGB it's 188, 123, 127, and in HSL it's 356°, 33%, 61%.

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