REDS

Tabasco

#BF5B3C

RGB 191, 91, 60 · HSL 14°, 52%, 49% · CMYK 0, 52, 69, 25

Tabasco is #BF5B3C in HEX — rgb(191, 91, 60), hsl(14°, 52%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 69%, 25%).

Tabasco pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 52%, 49%. 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#BF5B3C

RGB191, 91, 60

HSL14°, 52%, 49%

HSV14°, 69%, 75%

CMYK0, 52, 69, 25

Decimal12540732

CSS RGBrgb(191, 91, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 52%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tabasco 1192-7

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 2.2 · #BA5B3A

Behr

Fall Foliage HDC-FL14-3

ΔE 3.4 · #BC5940

Sherwin-Williams

Robust Orange SW6628

ΔE 3.7 · #C4633E

Benjamin Moore

Fire 2171-20

ΔE 4.1 · #BE553E

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 4.1 · #B55732

Vista Paint

Best of the Bunch C-1067

ΔE 5 · #BC543F

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 5.3 · #C3663F

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 5.3 · #C2653D

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 6.4 · #BD5442

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 6.4 · #C35831

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 9.6 · #B05C44

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9.7 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 11.3 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.7 · #BA4133

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.4 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#BF5B3C

#3CA0BE

Analogous

#BE3C5F

#BF5B3C

#BE9B3C

Triadic

#BF5B3C

#3CBE5A

#5A3CBE

Split-Complementary

#BF5B3C

#3CBE9B

#3C5FBE

Tetradic

#BF5B3C

#5FBE3C

#3CA0BE

#9B3CBE

Monochromatic

#4A2317

#843F2A

#BF5B3C

#D38A73

#E5BBAE

Rectangle

#BF5B3C

#A0BE3C

#3CA0BE

#5A3CBE

Compound

#BF5B3C

#BE9B3C

#3CA0BE

#3C5FBE

Variations

Lighter

#CD7A61

#D39F8E

#E2C9C1

Darker

#9B472D

#6C301D

#401B10

Saturation

#907369

#BE5A3C

#DC4A1E

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

4.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.78:1

Deuteranopia

#BF5B3C

#938737

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF5B3C

#747441

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF5B3C

#BE5B63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tabasco 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

#CF7148

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF5B3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC766C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#3B8399

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: #BF5B3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF5B3C;

CSS Variable

--color-tabasco: #BF5B3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tabasco': '#BF5B3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF5B3C] text-[#BF5B3C]

SCSS

$tabasco: #BF5B3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF5B3C?

#BF5B3C is Tabasco, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BF5B3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tabasco?

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

What colors pair well with Tabasco?

Tabasco 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 Tabasco?

You can download Tabasco 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 Tabasco?

The hex code is #BF5B3C. In RGB it's 191, 91, 60, and in HSL it's 14°, 52%, 49%.

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