REDS

Heartfelt

#BD4C5F

RGB 189, 76, 95 · HSL 350°, 46%, 52% · CMYK 0, 60, 50, 26

Heartfelt is #BD4C5F in HEX — rgb(189, 76, 95), hsl(350°, 46%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 50%, 26%).

Heartfelt pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 46%, 52%. 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#BD4C5F

RGB189, 76, 95

HSL350°, 46%, 52%

HSV350°, 60%, 74%

CMYK0, 60, 50, 26

Decimal12405855

CSS RGBrgb(189, 76, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 46%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Heartfelt SW6586

Exact match

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 2.5 · #B84D5D

PPG

Salsa Diane 1186-6

ΔE 3.1 · #BB4F5C

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 3.7 · #B2485B

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 1337

ΔE 4.1 · #B14354

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 5.4 · #CB556E

Vista Paint

Merlot Magic K-1225

ΔE 5.6 · #AE3D55

Behr

Mineral Red 180D-6

ΔE 5.8 · #B04B5F

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Hill DE5069

ΔE 6.2 · #CC5160

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 6.6 · #B34C53

Dulux

Carmine Carnation S03H8

ΔE 6.7 · #AD4B56

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 8.3 · #A53C49

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13.3 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 15.3 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.9 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 21.8 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#BD4C5F

#4CBDAA

Analogous

#BD4C97

#BD4C5F

#BD724C

Triadic

#BD4C5F

#5FBD4C

#4C5FBD

Split-Complementary

#BD4C5F

#4CBD72

#4C97BD

Tetradic

#BD4C5F

#97BD4C

#4CBDAA

#724CBD

Monochromatic

#521E27

#8A3341

#BD4C5F

#D28491

#E6BCC3

Rectangle

#BD4C5F

#BDAA4C

#4CBDAA

#4C5FBD

Compound

#BD4C5F

#BD724C

#4CBDAA

#4C97BD

Variations

Lighter

#CA707F

#D299A2

#E2C6CB

Darker

#9D3748

#6E2430

#41141B

Saturation

#957479

#BD4C5F

#DE2B49

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

4.81:1

vs Black

4.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BD4C5F

#8A825C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD4C5F

#6B6B5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD4C5F

#BA5459

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Heartfelt 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

#CD6662

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD4C5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA6B87

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.

#459D8E

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: #BD4C5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD4C5F;

CSS Variable

--color-heartfelt: #BD4C5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heartfelt': '#BD4C5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD4C5F] text-[#BD4C5F]

SCSS

$heartfelt: #BD4C5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD4C5F?

#BD4C5F is Heartfelt, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BD4C5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heartfelt?

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

What colors pair well with Heartfelt?

Heartfelt 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 Heartfelt?

You can download Heartfelt 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 Heartfelt?

The hex code is #BD4C5F. In RGB it's 189, 76, 95, and in HSL it's 350°, 46%, 52%.

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