REDS

Rusty Heart

#A04039

RGB 160, 64, 57 · HSL 4°, 47%, 43% · CMYK 0, 60, 64, 37

Rusty Heart is #A04039 in HEX — rgb(160, 64, 57), hsl(4°, 47%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 64%, 37%).

Rusty Heart pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 47%, 43%. 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#A04039

RGB160, 64, 57

HSL4°, 47%, 43%

HSV4°, 64%, 63%

CMYK0, 60, 64, 37

Decimal10502201

CSS RGBrgb(160, 64, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 47%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fire Cracker PPU2-16

ΔE 0.6 · #A03F39

Dulux

Mars Red S06F8

ΔE 2.1 · #A14237

Benjamin Moore

King's CW-335

ΔE 2.2 · #A7453E

Sherwin-Williams

Chinese Red SW0057

ΔE 2.7 · #9E3E33

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 2.9 · #9A4039

PPG

Burning Bush 1057-7

ΔE 3 · #A0403E

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 3.1 · #A8453B

Vista Paint

The Ego Has Landed C-1095

ΔE 4 · #9E403F

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 4.2 · #9A3636

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 4.3 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Stagecoach historic-stagecoach

ΔE 5.5 · #9C4341

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 5.8 · #A04344

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.4 · #B44C43

Valspar

Fabulous Red 1011-2

ΔE 7.9 · #973E41

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.6 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 10.7 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#A04039

#3A9AA1

Analogous

#A13A67

#A04039

#A1753A

Triadic

#A04039

#3AA141

#413AA1

Split-Complementary

#A04039

#3AA175

#3A67A1

Tetradic

#A04039

#67A13A

#3A9AA1

#753AA1

Monochromatic

#311412

#692A26

#A04039

#C66862

#DB9E9A

Rectangle

#A04039

#9AA13A

#3A9AA1

#413AA1

Compound

#A04039

#A1753A

#3A9AA1

#3A67A1

Variations

Lighter

#C15B54

#CB8A85

#DDBEBB

Darker

#83322C

#5B211D

#361310

Saturation

#7D605E

#A1413A

#BE281D

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

6.39:1

vs Black

3.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A04039

#766D35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A04039

#5A5A3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A04039

#9E434A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rusty Heart 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

#B75D46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A04039

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5626A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#387D82

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A04039;

CSS — background

background-color: #A04039;

CSS Variable

--color-rusty-heart: #A04039;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rusty-heart': '#A04039' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A04039] text-[#A04039]

SCSS

$rusty-heart: #A04039;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A04039?

#A04039 is Rusty Heart, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A04039 warm or cool?

Rusty Heart reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rusty Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Rusty Heart?

Rusty Heart 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 Rusty Heart?

You can download Rusty Heart 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 Rusty Heart?

The hex code is #A04039. In RGB it's 160, 64, 57, and in HSL it's 4°, 47%, 43%.

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