REDS

Ravishing

#BE4739

RGB 190, 71, 57 · HSL 6°, 54%, 48% · CMYK 0, 63, 70, 25

Ravishing is #BE4739 in HEX — rgb(190, 71, 57), hsl(6°, 54%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 70%, 25%).

Ravishing pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 54%, 48%. 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#BE4739

RGB190, 71, 57

HSL6°, 54%, 48%

HSV6°, 70%, 75%

CMYK0, 63, 70, 25

Decimal12470073

CSS RGBrgb(190, 71, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 54%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cornwallis CW-315

Exact match

Dulux

Glowing Coals S06H8

ΔE 1.6 · #BC4939

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 2.3 · #BA4133

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 3.1 · #C24F40

Vista Paint

Chuckles C-1088

ΔE 3.3 · #BD413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 3.3 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 4.3 · #B8473D

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 4.5 · #C34B44

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 5.6 · #D05443

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 6.5 · #C9543A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 7.2 · #B53B26

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 7.5 · #AF413B

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 8.3 · #B03537

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.8 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.4 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 12 · #BA5B3A

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

#BE4739

#38AFBC

Analogous

#BC386D

#BE4739

#BC8838

Triadic

#BE4739

#38BC46

#4638BC

Split-Complementary

#BE4739

#38BC88

#386DBC

Tetradic

#BE4739

#6DBC38

#38AFBC

#8838BC

Monochromatic

#471A15

#823027

#BE4739

#D4786E

#E5AFA9

Rectangle

#BE4739

#AFBC38

#38AFBC

#4638BC

Compound

#BE4739

#BC8838

#38AFBC

#386DBC

Variations

Lighter

#CE675C

#D4928B

#E2C3BF

Darker

#99362A

#6B231B

#3F140F

Saturation

#8E6B67

#BC4638

#D92F1C

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

5.06:1

vs Black

4.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BE4739

#8C8033

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE4739

#68683B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE4739

#BC4A54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ravishing 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

#CE6246

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE4739

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB676A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#388E98

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: #BE4739;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE4739;

CSS Variable

--color-ravishing: #BE4739;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ravishing': '#BE4739' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE4739] text-[#BE4739]

SCSS

$ravishing: #BE4739;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE4739?

#BE4739 is Ravishing, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BE4739 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ravishing?

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

What colors pair well with Ravishing?

Ravishing 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 Ravishing?

You can download Ravishing 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 Ravishing?

The hex code is #BE4739. In RGB it's 190, 71, 57, and in HSL it's 6°, 54%, 48%.

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