REDS

Precious Peony

#BD4048

RGB 189, 64, 72 · HSL 356°, 49%, 50% · CMYK 0, 66, 62, 26

Precious Peony is #BD4048 in HEX — rgb(189, 64, 72), hsl(356°, 49%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 62%, 26%).

Precious Peony pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 49%, 50%. 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#BD4048

RGB189, 64, 72

HSL356°, 49%, 50%

HSV356°, 66%, 74%

CMYK0, 66, 62, 26

Decimal12402760

CSS RGBrgb(189, 64, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 49%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

Exact match

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 1.2 · #BB4147

Behr

Glowing Scarlet HDC-FL13-1

ΔE 1.7 · #BD444A

Benjamin Moore

Poppy 1315

ΔE 3.1 · #BE3B43

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 3.6 · #C6494C

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Bomb DEA105

ΔE 3.7 · #B73D3F

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 4.5 · #BE4948

Dulux

Eye Of Newt S04F8

ΔE 5.4 · #AE3B3D

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 6.2 · #BB4B51

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 6.2 · #B03537

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 8.3 · #BD413A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.5 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.6 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 10.2 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.7 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 16.1 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#BD4048

#41BEB6

Analogous

#BE4188

#BD4048

#BE7741

Triadic

#BD4048

#49BE41

#4149BE

Split-Complementary

#BD4048

#41BE77

#4188BE

Tetradic

#BD4048

#88BE41

#41BEB6

#7741BE

Monochromatic

#4C1A1D

#852E33

#BD4048

#D17A80

#E5B3B6

Rectangle

#BD4048

#BEB641

#41BEB6

#4149BE

Compound

#BD4048

#BE7741

#41BEB6

#4188BE

Variations

Lighter

#CB676E

#D29397

#E2C3C5

Darker

#9A3239

#6C2025

#401215

Saturation

#926D6F

#BE4149

#DE212D

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

5.26:1

vs Black

3.99:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BD4048

#887E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD4048

#656547

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD4048

#BB4750

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Precious Peony 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

#CD5D51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD4048

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA6275

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.

#3F9A93

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: #BD4048;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD4048;

CSS Variable

--color-precious-peony: #BD4048;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'precious-peony': '#BD4048' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD4048] text-[#BD4048]

SCSS

$precious-peony: #BD4048;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD4048?

#BD4048 is Precious Peony, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BD4048 warm or cool?

Precious Peony reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Precious Peony?

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

What colors pair well with Precious Peony?

Precious Peony 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 Precious Peony?

You can download Precious Peony 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 Precious Peony?

The hex code is #BD4048. In RGB it's 189, 64, 72, and in HSL it's 356°, 49%, 50%.

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