REDS

Valentine

#A53A4E

RGB 165, 58, 78 · HSL 349°, 48%, 44% · CMYK 0, 65, 53, 35

Valentine is #A53A4E in HEX — rgb(165, 58, 78), hsl(349°, 48%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 53%, 35%).

Valentine pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 48%, 44%. 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#A53A4E

RGB165, 58, 78

HSL349°, 48%, 44%

HSV349°, 65%, 65%

CMYK0, 65, 53, 35

Decimal10828366

CSS RGBrgb(165, 58, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 48%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Valentine SW6587

Exact match

Dulux

Crimson Heart S02H8

ΔE 1.5 · #A1394D

Benjamin Moore

Roseate 2078-10

ΔE 2.2 · #9E3549

Vista Paint

Red Blush K-1224

ΔE 2.7 · #A93851

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 3.1 · #9F3A4F

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 3.3 · #A83E4C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 3.7 · #A53C49

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 4.3 · #9F2D47

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 5 · #B2485B

Behr

High Drama UL100-5

ΔE 5.2 · #993542

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 6.4 · #922B3E

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 6.9 · #B84D5D

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8.1 · #B34C53

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.4 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#A53A4E

#3AA692

Analogous

#A63A84

#A53A4E

#A65C3A

Triadic

#A53A4E

#4EA63A

#3A4EA6

Split-Complementary

#A53A4E

#3AA65C

#3A84A6

Tetradic

#A53A4E

#84A63A

#3AA692

#5C3AA6

Monochromatic

#351319

#6D2633

#A53A4E

#C96477

#DD9DA9

Rectangle

#A53A4E

#A6923A

#3AA692

#3A4EA6

Compound

#A53A4E

#A65C3A

#3AA692

#3A84A6

Variations

Lighter

#C4566A

#CC8693

#DEBCC2

Darker

#872D3D

#5E1D29

#381017

Saturation

#806066

#A63A4E

#C31D3C

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

6.33:1

vs Black

3.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A53A4E

#766F4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A53A4E

#59594C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A53A4E

#A24248

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Valentine 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

#BB5856

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A53A4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A85D7A

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.

#388678

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: #A53A4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A53A4E;

CSS Variable

--color-valentine: #A53A4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valentine': '#A53A4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A53A4E] text-[#A53A4E]

SCSS

$valentine: #A53A4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A53A4E?

#A53A4E is Valentine, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A53A4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Valentine?

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

What colors pair well with Valentine?

Valentine 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 Valentine?

You can download Valentine 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 Valentine?

The hex code is #A53A4E. In RGB it's 165, 58, 78, and in HSL it's 349°, 48%, 44%.

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