REDS

Painted Poppy

#CB5139

RGB 203, 81, 57 · HSL 10°, 58%, 51% · CMYK 0, 60, 72, 20

Painted Poppy is #CB5139 in HEX — rgb(203, 81, 57), hsl(10°, 58%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 72%, 20%).

Painted Poppy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 58%, 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#CB5139

RGB203, 81, 57

HSL10°, 58%, 51%

HSV10°, 72%, 80%

CMYK0, 60, 72, 20

Decimal13324601

CSS RGBrgb(203, 81, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 58%, 51%)

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Colorhouse

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RAL

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IKEA

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ΔE 11.5 · #BA5B3A

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

#CB5139

#3AB2CB

Analogous

#CB3A6A

#CB5139

#CB9A3A

Triadic

#CB5139

#3ACB52

#523ACB

Split-Complementary

#CB5139

#3ACB9A

#3A6ACB

Tetradic

#CB5139

#6ACB3A

#3AB2CB

#9A3ACB

Monochromatic

#552116

#913827

#CB5139

#DB8776

#EBBCB2

Rectangle

#CB5139

#B2CB3A

#3AB2CB

#523ACB

Compound

#CB5139

#CB9A3A

#3AB2CB

#3A6ACB

Variations

Lighter

#D57461

#D99B8F

#E5C7C2

Darker

#A73E29

#75291A

#45170E

Saturation

#98746C

#CB523A

#E5401F

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

#CB5139

#978A32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB5139

#72723D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB5139

#C9535E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Painted Poppy 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

#D86946

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB5139

Daylight 5500K

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

#C56E6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#3893A5

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: #CB5139;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB5139;

CSS Variable

--color-painted-poppy: #CB5139;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'painted-poppy': '#CB5139' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB5139] text-[#CB5139]

SCSS

$painted-poppy: #CB5139;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB5139?

#CB5139 is Painted Poppy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB5139 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Painted Poppy?

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

What colors pair well with Painted Poppy?

Painted Poppy 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 Painted Poppy?

You can download Painted Poppy 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 Painted Poppy?

The hex code is #CB5139. In RGB it's 203, 81, 57, and in HSL it's 10°, 58%, 51%.

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