REDS

Rhubarb

#BF4F4F

RGB 191, 79, 79 · HSL 0°, 47%, 53% · CMYK 0, 59, 59, 25

Rhubarb is #BF4F4F in HEX — rgb(191, 79, 79), hsl(0°, 47%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 59%, 25%).

Rhubarb pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 47%, 53%. 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#BF4F4F

RGB191, 79, 79

HSL0°, 47%, 53%

HSV0°, 59%, 75%

CMYK0, 59, 59, 25

Decimal12537679

CSS RGBrgb(191, 79, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 47%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rhubarb 2007-30

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pomegranate DE5090

ΔE 2.9 · #C35550

Behr

Cherry Red HDC-MD-16

ΔE 3.2 · #B84D48

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 3.4 · #BE4948

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 3.4 · #BB4B51

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 3.9 · #B54644

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 4.5 · #B64F48

PPG

Bonfire 1187-6

ΔE 5.3 · #C3585C

Vista Paint

Empower C-1094

ΔE 5.3 · #AF4642

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 5.5 · #B44C43

Dulux

Oxford Terrace NZ10E6

ΔE 5.8 · #AF3F42

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 6.9 · #B34C53

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 7.4 · #AD4E49

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12.6 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 14.5 · #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

#BF4F4F

#4FBFBF

Analogous

#BF4F87

#BF4F4F

#BF874F

Triadic

#BF4F4F

#4FBF4F

#4F4FBF

Split-Complementary

#BF4F4F

#4FBF87

#4F87BF

Tetradic

#BF4F4F

#87BF4F

#4FBFBF

#874FBF

Monochromatic

#561F1F

#8E3333

#BF4F4F

#D48787

#E8BFBF

Rectangle

#BF4F4F

#BFBF4F

#4FBFBF

#4F4FBF

Compound

#BF4F4F

#BF874F

#4FBFBF

#4F87BF

Variations

Lighter

#CC7272

#D49A9A

#E3C7C7

Darker

#A13737

#712424

#431414

Saturation

#987676

#BF4F4F

#DF2F2F

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

4.72:1

vs Black

4.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BF4F4F

#8E834B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF4F4F

#6D6D4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF4F4F

#BD535B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rhubarb 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

#CF6856

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF4F4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC6D7B

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.

#45A1A1

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: #BF4F4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF4F4F;

CSS Variable

--color-rhubarb: #BF4F4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rhubarb': '#BF4F4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF4F4F] text-[#BF4F4F]

SCSS

$rhubarb: #BF4F4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF4F4F?

#BF4F4F is Rhubarb, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BF4F4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rhubarb?

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

What colors pair well with Rhubarb?

Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb?

You can download Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb?

The hex code is #BF4F4F. In RGB it's 191, 79, 79, and in HSL it's 0°, 47%, 53%.

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