REDS

Once Bitten

#BD2F10

RGB 189, 47, 16 · HSL 11°, 84%, 40% · CMYK 0, 75, 92, 26

Once Bitten is #BD2F10 in HEX — rgb(189, 47, 16), hsl(11°, 84%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 75%, 92%, 26%).

Once Bitten pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 84%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BD2F10

RGB189, 47, 16

HSL11°, 84%, 40%

HSV11°, 92%, 74%

CMYK0, 75, 92, 26

Decimal12398352

CSS RGBrgb(189, 47, 16)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 84%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Red Orange 2001

ΔE 4.8 · #C93C20

Dulux

Orange Pounce SB7D7

ΔE 6.2 · #CF3D24

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 6.2 · #BD2E1E

Benjamin Moore

Tomato 2010-10

ΔE 9.1 · #D8412C

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 10.5 · #DD402E

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 12 · #D7552A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 12.4 · #B53B26

Dunn-Edwards

Untamed Orange DEA110

ΔE 12.8 · #DE5730

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 14.3 · #DA5838

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 14.5 · #E0413A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 15.3 · #B8352E

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 17.4 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.9 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 18 · #D24B42

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 18.9 · #DF5E47

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 24.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#BD2F10

#109CBC

Analogous

#BC1047

#BD2F10

#BC8510

Triadic

#BD2F10

#10BC30

#3010BC

Split-Complementary

#BD2F10

#10BC85

#1047BC

Tetradic

#BD2F10

#47BC10

#109CBC

#8510BC

Monochromatic

#2F0C04

#751E0A

#BD2F10

#ED4F2C

#F38A72

Rectangle

#BD2F10

#9CBC10

#109CBC

#3010BC

Compound

#BD2F10

#BC8510

#109CBC

#1047BC

Variations

Lighter

#EB431E

#E57A62

#E9B6AA

Darker

#9A240A

#6C1704

#400D01

Saturation

#80564C

#BC3010

#C42B08

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

5.87:1

vs Black

3.58:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BD2F10

#867900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD2F10

#5D5D16

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD2F10

#BB3443

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Once Bitten 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

#CD5027

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD2F10

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA554B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#197E95

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: #BD2F10;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD2F10;

CSS Variable

--color-once-bitten: #BD2F10;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'once-bitten': '#BD2F10' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD2F10] text-[#BD2F10]

SCSS

$once-bitten: #BD2F10;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD2F10?

#BD2F10 is Once Bitten, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BD2F10 warm or cool?

Once Bitten reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Once Bitten?

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

What colors pair well with Once Bitten?

Once Bitten 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 Once Bitten?

You can download Once Bitten 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 Once Bitten?

The hex code is #BD2F10. In RGB it's 189, 47, 16, and in HSL it's 11°, 84%, 40%.

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