REDS

Oh So Red

#BE4948

RGB 190, 73, 72 · HSL 1°, 48%, 51% · CMYK 0, 62, 62, 25

Oh So Red is #BE4948 in HEX — rgb(190, 73, 72), hsl(1°, 48%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 62%, 25%).

Oh So Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 48%, 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#BE4948

RGB190, 73, 72

HSL1°, 48%, 51%

HSV1°, 62%, 75%

CMYK0, 62, 62, 25

Decimal12470600

CSS RGBrgb(190, 73, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 48%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Holly 1321

ΔE 2.1 · #C34D4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 3 · #B54644

Behr

Glowing Scarlet HDC-FL13-1

ΔE 3.3 · #BD444A

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 3.4 · #C6494C

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 3.6 · #BB4147

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 4 · #CB5251

Sherwin-Williams

Red Tomato SW6607

ΔE 4.4 · #B24743

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 5.1 · #AF3F42

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 5.6 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.8 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.8 · #BD413A

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 6.9 · #B03537

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 9.5 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9.6 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 14.8 · #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

#BE4948

#46BCBE

Analogous

#BE4680

#BE4948

#BE8446

Triadic

#BE4948

#46BE48

#4846BE

Split-Complementary

#BE4948

#46BE84

#4680BE

Tetradic

#BE4948

#80BE46

#46BCBE

#8446BE

Monochromatic

#4F1D1C

#883130

#BE4948

#D2807F

#E6B8B7

Rectangle

#BE4948

#BCBE46

#46BCBE

#4846BE

Compound

#BE4948

#BE8446

#46BCBE

#4680BE

Variations

Lighter

#CB6D6B

#D39695

#E2C5C5

Darker

#9C3534

#6D2322

#411313

Saturation

#947170

#BE4846

#DF2926

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

4.96:1

vs Black

4.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BE4948

#8B8143

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE4948

#6A6A48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE4948

#BC4E56

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Oh So Red 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

#CE6351

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE4948

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB6875

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.

#419A9C

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: #BE4948;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE4948;

CSS Variable

--color-oh-so-red: #BE4948;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oh-so-red': '#BE4948' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE4948] text-[#BE4948]

SCSS

$oh-so-red: #BE4948;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE4948?

#BE4948 is Oh So Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BE4948 warm or cool?

Oh So Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oh So Red?

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

What colors pair well with Oh So Red?

Oh So Red 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 Oh So Red?

You can download Oh So Red 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 Oh So Red?

The hex code is #BE4948. In RGB it's 190, 73, 72, and in HSL it's 1°, 48%, 51%.

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