REDS

Bubble

#C96462

RGB 201, 100, 98 · HSL 1°, 49%, 59% · CMYK 0, 50, 51, 21

Bubble is #C96462 in HEX — rgb(201, 100, 98), hsl(1°, 49%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 51%, 21%).

Bubble pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 49%, 59%. 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#C96462

RGB201, 100, 98

HSL1°, 49%, 59%

HSV1°, 51%, 79%

CMYK0, 50, 51, 21

Decimal13198434

CSS RGBrgb(201, 100, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 49%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bubble CSP-1180

Exact match

Vista Paint

May Fair K-665

ΔE 1.4 · #CD6766

Behr

Caribbean Coral 210D-6

ΔE 3 · #C1625D

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 4.6 · #D76968

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 4.7 · #D36E70

PPG

Firecracker 1190-6

ΔE 4.7 · #C26157

Sherwin-Williams

Begonia SW6599

ΔE 4.7 · #D76C6E

Valspar

Sonora Rose 2002-3B

ΔE 5.6 · #C86C6D

Dulux

Bombay Pink S04F7

ΔE 6.2 · #C9706A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 7.1 · #CD746D

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 8 · #CC7365

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.1 · #B64F48

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 9.4 · #AD4E49

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.4 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 13.8 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15.5 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#C96462

#63C8CA

Analogous

#CA6395

#C96462

#CA9863

Triadic

#C96462

#63CA65

#6563CA

Split-Complementary

#C96462

#63CA98

#6395CA

Tetradic

#C96462

#95CA63

#63C8CA

#9863CA

Monochromatic

#6E2726

#A73B39

#C96462

#DD9D9C

#F1D6D5

Rectangle

#C96462

#C8CA63

#63C8CA

#6563CA

Compound

#C96462

#CA9863

#63C8CA

#6395CA

Variations

Lighter

#D48482

#DAA7A6

#E7CECE

Darker

#B63C3A

#7F2826

#4B1615

Saturation

#A68887

#CA6563

#E44B49

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

3.83:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.48:1

Deuteranopia

#C96462

#9A915F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C96462

#7D7D62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C96462

#C7676E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bubble 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

#D67865

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C96462

Daylight 5500K

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

#C37D89

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.

#4BB3B5

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: #C96462;

CSS — background

background-color: #C96462;

CSS Variable

--color-bubble: #C96462;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bubble': '#C96462' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C96462] text-[#C96462]

SCSS

$bubble: #C96462;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C96462?

#C96462 is Bubble, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C96462 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bubble?

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

What colors pair well with Bubble?

Bubble 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 Bubble?

You can download Bubble 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 Bubble?

The hex code is #C96462. In RGB it's 201, 100, 98, and in HSL it's 1°, 49%, 59%.

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