REDS

Glowing Scarlet

#BD4649

RGB 189, 70, 73 · HSL 358°, 47%, 51% · CMYK 0, 63, 61, 26

Glowing Scarlet is #BD4649 in HEX — rgb(189, 70, 73), hsl(358°, 47%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 61%, 26%).

Glowing Scarlet pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 47%, 51%. 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#BD4649

RGB189, 70, 73

HSL358°, 47%, 51%

HSV358°, 63%, 74%

CMYK0, 63, 61, 26

Decimal12404297

CSS RGBrgb(189, 70, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 47%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glowing Scarlet HDC-FL13-1

ΔE 1.4 · #BD444A

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 1.9 · #BB4147

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 1.9 · #BE4948

Benjamin Moore

Holly 1321

ΔE 2.4 · #C34D4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 2.8 · #BD4048

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 3.1 · #C6494C

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Bomb DEA105

ΔE 3.8 · #B73D3F

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 4.4 · #AF3F42

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 4.7 · #BB4B51

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 6.7 · #B03537

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.9 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.9 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.8 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8.8 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.9 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 16 · #B53B26

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#BD4649

#47BDB9

Analogous

#BD4786

#BD4649

#BD7E47

Triadic

#BD4649

#4BBD47

#474BBD

Split-Complementary

#BD4649

#47BD7E

#4786BD

Tetradic

#BD4649

#86BD47

#47BDB9

#7E47BD

Monochromatic

#4F1C1E

#873134

#BD4649

#D18082

#E5B8B9

Rectangle

#BD4649

#BDB947

#47BDB9

#474BBD

Compound

#BD4649

#BD7E47

#47BDB9

#4786BD

Variations

Lighter

#CA6C6F

#D29698

#E2C5C6

Darker

#9B3538

#6D2325

#401315

Saturation

#947072

#BD474B

#DE262C

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

5.08:1

vs Black

4.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BD4649

#8A7F44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD4649

#686849

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD4649

#BB4B54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Glowing Scarlet 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

#CD6152

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD4649

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA6676

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.

#429B98

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: #BD4649;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD4649;

CSS Variable

--color-glowing-scarlet: #BD4649;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glowing-scarlet': '#BD4649' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD4649] text-[#BD4649]

SCSS

$glowing-scarlet: #BD4649;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD4649?

#BD4649 is Glowing Scarlet, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BD4649 warm or cool?

Glowing Scarlet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Glowing Scarlet?

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

What colors pair well with Glowing Scarlet?

Glowing Scarlet 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 Glowing Scarlet?

You can download Glowing Scarlet 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 Glowing Scarlet?

The hex code is #BD4649. In RGB it's 189, 70, 73, and in HSL it's 358°, 47%, 51%.

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