REDS

Candy Drop

#BF5B6A

RGB 191, 91, 106 · HSL 351°, 44%, 55% · CMYK 0, 52, 45, 25

Candy Drop is #BF5B6A in HEX — rgb(191, 91, 106), hsl(351°, 44%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 45%, 25%).

Candy Drop pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 44%, 55%. 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#BF5B6A

RGB191, 91, 106

HSL351°, 44%, 55%

HSV351°, 52%, 75%

CMYK0, 52, 45, 25

Decimal12540778

CSS RGBrgb(191, 91, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 44%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Candy Drop MQ4-1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptress 1144

ΔE 0.8 · #C05D6B

Benjamin Moore

Vibrant 2081-30

ΔE 1.1 · #BF5B68

Vista Paint

Temptress C-1143

ΔE 1.7 · #BD5D6B

Dunn-Edwards

Candied Apple DE5054

ΔE 3.7 · #B95B6D

Valspar

Sienna Dust 1007-3A

ΔE 3.9 · #B45762

Dulux

Hot Flamingo S01G7

ΔE 4.7 · #B35968

PPG

Salsa Diane 1186-6

ΔE 5.9 · #BB4F5C

Sherwin-Williams

Heartfelt SW6586

ΔE 6.7 · #BD4C5F

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 6.8 · #B8516C

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 7.6 · #CB556E

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 9.5 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12 · #A53C49

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.3 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 19.2 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 20.3 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#BF5B6A

#5ABFB0

Analogous

#BF5A9B

#BF5B6A

#BF7D5A

Triadic

#BF5B6A

#69BF5A

#5A69BF

Split-Complementary

#BF5B6A

#5ABF7D

#5A9BBF

Tetradic

#BF5B6A

#9BBF5A

#5ABFB0

#7D5ABF

Monochromatic

#5C242C

#933947

#BF5B6A

#D4919B

#EAC8CD

Rectangle

#BF5B6A

#BFB05A

#5ABFB0

#5A69BF

Compound

#BF5B6A

#BF7D5A

#5ABFB0

#5A9BBF

Variations

Lighter

#CC7B87

#D4A0A8

#E3CACE

Darker

#A43C4C

#722833

#44161D

Saturation

#9B7D82

#BF5A69

#DF3A52

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

4.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.92:1

Deuteranopia

#BF5B6A

#908967

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF5B6A

#747468

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF5B6A

#BC6166

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Candy Drop 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

#CF716B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF5B6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC768F

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.

#4BA496

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: #BF5B6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF5B6A;

CSS Variable

--color-candy-drop: #BF5B6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy-drop': '#BF5B6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF5B6A] text-[#BF5B6A]

SCSS

$candy-drop: #BF5B6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF5B6A?

#BF5B6A is Candy Drop, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BF5B6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candy Drop?

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

What colors pair well with Candy Drop?

Candy Drop 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 Candy Drop?

You can download Candy Drop 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 Candy Drop?

The hex code is #BF5B6A. In RGB it's 191, 91, 106, and in HSL it's 351°, 44%, 55%.

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