REDS

Bullfighters Red

#CD4646

RGB 205, 70, 70 · HSL 0°, 57%, 54% · CMYK 0, 66, 66, 20

Bullfighters Red is #CD4646 in HEX — rgb(205, 70, 70), hsl(0°, 57%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 66%, 20%).

Bullfighters Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 57%, 54%. 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#CD4646

RGB205, 70, 70

HSL0°, 57%, 54%

HSV0°, 66%, 80%

CMYK0, 66, 66, 20

Decimal13452870

CSS RGBrgb(205, 70, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 57%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ryan 1314

ΔE 1.2 · #CC4847

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 1.9 · #C74142

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 2 · #CA4042

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 2.4 · #CF454A

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 2.7 · #C53E40

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 5.7 · #BD413A

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 5.7 · #C6494C

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 5.8 · #C33A36

Behr

Edgy Red UL110-7

ΔE 6.1 · #B9383A

Dunn-Edwards

Red Icon DEA104

ΔE 6.3 · #C93543

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 6.6 · #D75954

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 8.5 · #BA4133

RAL

Pure Red 3028

ΔE 9.4 · #CB3234

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 12.7 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.2 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 15.6 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#CD4646

#47CDCD

Analogous

#CD478A

#CD4646

#CD8A47

Triadic

#CD4646

#47CD47

#4747CD

Split-Complementary

#CD4646

#47CD8A

#478ACD

Tetradic

#CD4646

#8ACD47

#47CDCD

#8A47CD

Monochromatic

#601A1A

#9C2B2B

#CD4646

#DD8383

#EDBFBF

Rectangle

#CD4646

#CDCD47

#47CDCD

#4747CD

Compound

#CD4646

#CD8A47

#47CDCD

#478ACD

Variations

Lighter

#D76C6C

#DB9797

#E6C6C6

Darker

#B02C2C

#7B1C1C

#490F0F

Saturation

#9E7676

#CD4747

#E62E2E

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

4.60:1

vs Black

4.56:1

Deuteranopia

#CD4646

#948840

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD4646

#6E6E46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD4646

#CB4C57

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bullfighters Red 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

#D96150

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD4646

Daylight 5500K

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

#C66674

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.

#3CAEAE

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: #CD4646;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD4646;

CSS Variable

--color-bullfighters-red: #CD4646;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bullfighters-red': '#CD4646' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD4646] text-[#CD4646]

SCSS

$bullfighters-red: #CD4646;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD4646?

#CD4646 is Bullfighters Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CD4646 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bullfighters Red?

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

What colors pair well with Bullfighters Red?

Bullfighters Red 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 Bullfighters Red?

You can download Bullfighters Red 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 Bullfighters Red?

The hex code is #CD4646. In RGB it's 205, 70, 70, and in HSL it's 0°, 57%, 54%.

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