Behr Raging Bull M160-7
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| Code: | M160-7 |
| Name: | Raging Bull |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Raging Bull?
Behr Raging Bull M160-7 is a medium-deep, earthy red with a noticeable warm cast and a softened, brick-like character. Its #b54e45 value keeps it rich rather than overly bright, making it a strong option for a dining room wall, powder room, or front door. In daylight, the red reads clearer and warmer, while lower evening light can bring out its deeper, more grounded side. Pair Raging Bull with creamy off-whites, warm taupes, charcoal accents, or natural oak for contrast without making the room feel overly busy. It is especially effective on an accent wall, painted cabinetry, or exterior trim where its saturated color can take center stage.
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What are Behr Raging Bull undertones?
Raging Bull is a midtone, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
181, 78, 69
Is Behr Raging Bull cool or warm?
At 5° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
M160-7 Raging Bull HSL code: 5, 45%, 49%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Raging Bull
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Raging Bull:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
M160-7
Raging Bull
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Raging Bull with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 185, such as Behr Greenwich Village and Oceanic Climate.
LRV of Raging Bull
Raging Bull has an LRV of 15.08% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 15.08%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #b54e45 |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 78, 69 |
| RGB Percent | 70.98%, 30.59%, 27.06% |
| HSV | Hue: 5° Saturation: 61.88% Value: 70.98% |
| HSL | hsl(5, 45, 49) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 56.91 Yellow: 61.88 Key: 29.02 |
| YIQ | Y: 107.771 I: 64.27 Q: 18.987 |
| XYZ | X: 22.856 Y: 15.705 Z: 7.456 |
| CIE Lab | L:46.585 a:41.165 b:26.08 |
| CIE Luv | L:46.585 u:77.366 v:21.213 |
| Decimal | 11882053 |
| Hunter Lab | 39.63, 33.599, 16.585 |
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