REDS

Suntan Glow

#BD8474

RGB 189, 132, 116 · HSL 13°, 36%, 60% · CMYK 0, 30, 39, 26

Suntan Glow is #BD8474 in HEX — rgb(189, 132, 116), hsl(13°, 36%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 39%, 26%).

Suntan Glow pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 36%, 60%. 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#BD8474

RGB189, 132, 116

HSL13°, 36%, 60%

HSV13°, 39%, 74%

CMYK0, 30, 39, 26

Decimal12420212

CSS RGBrgb(189, 132, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 36%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Suntan Glow 230F-5

Exact match

Valspar

Western Pink 2002-7C

ΔE 1.8 · #BD8775

PPG

Copper Trail 1066-5 · 16-27

ΔE 1.9 · #C18978

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 047

ΔE 2.1 · #C28674

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 2.5 · #BD8773

Dulux

Adobe S07E5

ΔE 2.7 · #C38573

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 3.3 · #B38070

Sherwin-Williams

Constant Coral SW6325

ΔE 4.9 · #CD8E7F

Vista Paint

Spice Island K-1074

ΔE 5.1 · #C1816B

Hallman-Lindsay

Simmering Ridge 50

ΔE 5.2 · #CB9281

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.7 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.9 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 11.1 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.9 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15.4 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.6 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#BD8474

#74AEBE

Analogous

#BE7489

#BD8474

#BEA974

Triadic

#BD8474

#74BE84

#8474BE

Split-Complementary

#BD8474

#74BEA9

#7489BE

Tetradic

#BD8474

#89BE74

#74AEBE

#A974BE

Monochromatic

#683D31

#9C5B49

#BD8474

#D6B2A8

#EFE0DC

Rectangle

#BD8474

#AEBE74

#74AEBE

#8474BE

Compound

#BD8474

#BEA974

#74AEBE

#7489BE

Variations

Lighter

#CB9D90

#D5B7AF

#E4D6D2

Darker

#A9604C

#754133

#45251D

Saturation

#A4938E

#BE8474

#DE7254

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.72:1

Deuteranopia

#BD8474

#A19973

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD8474

#909076

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD8474

#BC8387

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Suntan Glow 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

#CD9072

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD8474

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9596

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#5C98A8

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: #BD8474;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD8474;

CSS Variable

--color-suntan-glow: #BD8474;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'suntan-glow': '#BD8474' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD8474] text-[#BD8474]

SCSS

$suntan-glow: #BD8474;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD8474?

#BD8474 is Suntan Glow, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BD8474 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Suntan Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Suntan Glow?

Suntan Glow 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 Suntan Glow?

You can download Suntan Glow 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 Suntan Glow?

The hex code is #BD8474. In RGB it's 189, 132, 116, and in HSL it's 13°, 36%, 60%.

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