REDS

Bite My Tongue

#D47D72

RGB 212, 125, 114 · HSL 7°, 53%, 64% · CMYK 0, 41, 46, 17

Bite My Tongue is #D47D72 in HEX — rgb(212, 125, 114), hsl(7°, 53%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 46%, 17%).

Bite My Tongue pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 53%, 64%. 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#D47D72

RGB212, 125, 114

HSL7°, 53%, 64%

HSV7°, 46%, 83%

CMYK0, 41, 46, 17

Decimal13925746

CSS RGBrgb(212, 125, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 53%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nectarina 220D-5

ΔE 0.5 · #D57D72

Valspar

Amber Rose 2003-3B

ΔE 2.6 · #DB8478

PPG

Cranapple 1190-5

ΔE 2.9 · #DB8079

Benjamin Moore

Claret CW-305

ΔE 3 · #CD756A

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 3.6 · #CD746D

Vista Paint

Marble Pink C-56

ΔE 3.8 · #D18277

Hallman-Lindsay

Marble Pink 57

ΔE 3.9 · #D28279

Dunn-Edwards

Rouge DE5116

ΔE 4.1 · #C8756D

Dulux

Persimmon S05G7

ΔE 4.4 · #C97168

Sherwin-Williams

Lei Flower SW6613

ΔE 4.9 · #D87B6A

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 6.8 · #CF8571

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.9 · #C57B67

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 7.2 · #DF8686

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.7 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.4 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D47D72

#73C9D4

Analogous

#D47398

#D47D72

#D4AF73

Triadic

#D47D72

#73D47E

#7E73D4

Split-Complementary

#D47D72

#73D4AF

#7398D4

Tetradic

#D47D72

#98D473

#73C9D4

#AF73D4

Monochromatic

#853329

#BF4A3B

#D47D72

#E6B4AD

#F8E9E8

Rectangle

#D47D72

#C9D473

#73C9D4

#7E73D4

Compound

#D47D72

#D4AF73

#73C9D4

#7398D4

Variations

Lighter

#DC988F

#E1B5AF

#EBD6D3

Darker

#C84D3D

#8E3225

#541C14

Saturation

#B29895

#D47E73

#E96D5D

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.98:1

Deuteranopia

#D47D72

#ABA170

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D47D72

#919174

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D47D72

#D27E84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bite My Tongue 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

#DE8A71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D47D72

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC8F95

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.

#56B3BF

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: #D47D72;

CSS — background

background-color: #D47D72;

CSS Variable

--color-bite-my-tongue: #D47D72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bite-my-tongue': '#D47D72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D47D72] text-[#D47D72]

SCSS

$bite-my-tongue: #D47D72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D47D72?

#D47D72 is Bite My Tongue, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D47D72 warm or cool?

Bite My Tongue reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bite My Tongue?

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

What colors pair well with Bite My Tongue?

Bite My Tongue 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 Bite My Tongue?

You can download Bite My Tongue 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 Bite My Tongue?

The hex code is #D47D72. In RGB it's 212, 125, 114, and in HSL it's 7°, 53%, 64%.

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