REDS

Borlotti Bean

#D9B1AA

RGB 217, 177, 170 · HSL 9°, 38%, 76% · CMYK 0, 18, 22, 15

Borlotti Bean is #D9B1AA in HEX — rgb(217, 177, 170), hsl(9°, 38%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 22%, 15%).

Borlotti Bean pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 38%, 76%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D9B1AA

RGB217, 177, 170

HSL9°, 38%, 76%

HSV9°, 22%, 85%

CMYK0, 18, 22, 15

Decimal14266794

CSS RGBrgb(217, 177, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 38%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Naked Lady S07D3

ΔE 1.9 · #D6B2A9

PPG

Mesa Pink 1058-4

ΔE 2 · #DDB1A8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 2.1 · #DFB5B0

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2094-50

ΔE 2.2 · #DEB7AF

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 3 · #E3B7B1

Behr

Melted Ice Cream 220E-3

ΔE 3.3 · #DEB6B4

Vista Paint

O Fortuna C-69

ΔE 3.4 · #E0B8B5

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 3.5 · #E1B8B5

Valspar

Semi-Precious 2001-8B

ΔE 4.2 · #E0BCB2

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 4.8 · #E2BEB4

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 5.2 · #E2BCAE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.2 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.7 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.6 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#D9B1AA

#ABD2D9

Analogous

#D9ABBB

#D9B1AA

#D9C9AB

Triadic

#D9B1AA

#ABD9B2

#B2ABD9

Split-Complementary

#D9B1AA

#ABD9C9

#ABBBD9

Tetradic

#D9B1AA

#BBD9AB

#ABD2D9

#C9ABD9

Monochromatic

#A25649

#C18176

#D9B1AA

#F1E2DF

#F7EFED

Rectangle

#D9B1AA

#D2D9AB

#ABD2D9

#B2ABD9

Compound

#D9B1AA

#D9C9AB

#ABD2D9

#ABBBD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1C1BB

#E6D2CE

#EFE6E4

Darker

#C37F73

#974B3E

#592B23

Saturation

#C9BDBB

#D9B2AB

#ECA498

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9B1AA

#C4BFAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9B1AA

#B9B9AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9B1AA

#D8B1B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Borlotti Bean 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

#E2B19B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9B1AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB6BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#88B9C2

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: #D9B1AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9B1AA;

CSS Variable

--color-borlotti-bean: #D9B1AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'borlotti-bean': '#D9B1AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9B1AA] text-[#D9B1AA]

SCSS

$borlotti-bean: #D9B1AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9B1AA?

#D9B1AA is Borlotti Bean, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D9B1AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Borlotti Bean?

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

What colors pair well with Borlotti Bean?

Borlotti Bean 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 Borlotti Bean?

You can download Borlotti Bean 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 Borlotti Bean?

The hex code is #D9B1AA. In RGB it's 217, 177, 170, and in HSL it's 9°, 38%, 76%.

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