REDS

Deep Hibiscus

#CB5251

RGB 203, 82, 81 · HSL 0°, 54%, 56% · CMYK 0, 60, 60, 20

Deep Hibiscus is #CB5251 in HEX — rgb(203, 82, 81), hsl(0°, 54%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 60%, 20%).

Deep Hibiscus pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 54%, 56%. 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#CB5251

RGB203, 82, 81

HSL0°, 54%, 56%

HSV0°, 60%, 80%

CMYK0, 60, 60, 20

Decimal13324881

CSS RGBrgb(203, 82, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 54%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Holly 1321

ΔE 2.7 · #C34D4E

Valspar

Autumn Fire 1007-1A

ΔE 2.7 · #C34B4A

PPG

Wright Tanager Red FLLW287

ΔE 3.2 · #C6494C

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 4.4 · #D75954

Behr

Glowing Scarlet HDC-FL13-1

ΔE 5.5 · #BD444A

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 6.2 · #BB4147

Hallman-Lindsay

Precious Peony 1102

ΔE 6.4 · #BD4048

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Bells SW6593

ΔE 7.1 · #BB4B51

Dulux

Red Capital SB7E5

ΔE 7.8 · #BE4C3E

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.9 · #B64F48

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.2 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 8.3 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 10.8 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 11.1 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 12.2 · #E36E5A

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

#CB5251

#52CBCB

Analogous

#CB528F

#CB5251

#CB8F52

Triadic

#CB5251

#52CB52

#5252CB

Split-Complementary

#CB5251

#52CB8F

#528FCB

Tetradic

#CB5251

#8FCB52

#52CBCB

#8F52CB

Monochromatic

#661E1E

#A13030

#CB5251

#DD8D8D

#EFC8C8

Rectangle

#CB5251

#CBCB52

#52CBCB

#5252CB

Compound

#CB5251

#CB8F52

#52CBCB

#528FCB

Variations

Lighter

#D67575

#DB9D9D

#E7C9C9

Darker

#B33131

#7D2020

#4A1111

Saturation

#A17D7D

#CB5252

#E53838

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

4.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.87:1

Deuteranopia

#CB5251

#968B4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB5251

#737351

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB5251

#C9575F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Hibiscus 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

#D86A58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB5251

Daylight 5500K

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

#C56F7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#42B1B1

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: #CB5251;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB5251;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-hibiscus: #CB5251;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-hibiscus': '#CB5251' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB5251] text-[#CB5251]

SCSS

$deep-hibiscus: #CB5251;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB5251?

#CB5251 is Deep Hibiscus, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB5251 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Hibiscus?

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

What colors pair well with Deep Hibiscus?

Deep Hibiscus 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 Deep Hibiscus?

You can download Deep Hibiscus 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 Deep Hibiscus?

The hex code is #CB5251. In RGB it's 203, 82, 81, and in HSL it's 0°, 54%, 56%.

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