REDS

Summer Heat

#A53B1D

RGB 165, 59, 29 · HSL 13°, 70%, 38% · CMYK 0, 64, 82, 35

Summer Heat is #A53B1D in HEX — rgb(165, 59, 29), hsl(13°, 70%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 82%, 35%).

Summer Heat pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 70%, 38%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A53B1D

RGB165, 59, 29

HSL13°, 70%, 38%

HSV13°, 82%, 65%

CMYK0, 64, 82, 35

Decimal10828573

CSS RGBrgb(165, 59, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 70%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Summer Heat S-H-220

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 5.8 · #9B3821

Dulux

Red Terra S06H9

ΔE 7.2 · #AD4430

Benjamin Moore

Navajo 2171-10

ΔE 8 · #AC4931

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 8 · #B44B34

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 8.9 · #AA4832

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 9 · #A12312

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9.4 · #BA4133

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 9.9 · #BC5339

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 10.6 · #C75433

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 12.1 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 12.1 · #A94E37

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 12.4 · #BA5B3A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 12.6 · #BD413A

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 13.7 · #CF5942

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.2 · #D65F3D

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

#A53B1D

#1D87A5

Analogous

#A51D44

#A53B1D

#A57E1D

Triadic

#A53B1D

#1DA53A

#3A1DA5

Split-Complementary

#A53B1D

#1DA57E

#1D44A5

Tetradic

#A53B1D

#44A51D

#1D87A5

#7E1DA5

Monochromatic

#230C06

#642312

#A53B1D

#DB5833

#E78D74

Rectangle

#A53B1D

#87A51D

#1D87A5

#3A1DA5

Compound

#A53B1D

#A57E1D

#1D87A5

#1D44A5

Variations

Lighter

#D94E28

#D98068

#E3B8AD

Darker

#862D15

#5E1E0C

#381106

Saturation

#75554D

#A53A1D

#B3320F

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

6.48:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A53B1D

#796D12

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A53B1D

#595922

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A53B1D

#A43C46

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Summer Heat 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

#BB5931

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A53B1D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A85E55

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#216E83

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: #A53B1D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A53B1D;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-heat: #A53B1D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-heat': '#A53B1D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A53B1D] text-[#A53B1D]

SCSS

$summer-heat: #A53B1D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A53B1D?

#A53B1D is Summer Heat, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #A53B1D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Heat?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Heat?

Summer Heat 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 Summer Heat?

You can download Summer Heat 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 Summer Heat?

The hex code is #A53B1D. In RGB it's 165, 59, 29, and in HSL it's 13°, 70%, 38%.

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