REDS

Penny Lane

#A55144

RGB 165, 81, 68 · HSL 8°, 42%, 46% · CMYK 0, 51, 59, 35

Penny Lane is #A55144 in HEX — rgb(165, 81, 68), hsl(8°, 42%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 59%, 35%).

Penny Lane pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 42%, 46%. 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#A55144

RGB165, 81, 68

HSL8°, 42%, 46%

HSV8°, 59%, 65%

CMYK0, 51, 59, 35

Decimal10834244

CSS RGBrgb(165, 81, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 42%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Penny Lane K-1121

Exact match

Behr

Mojave Sunset 220D-7

ΔE 0.6 · #A65244

Hallman-Lindsay

Portsmouth Spice historic-portsmouth-spice

ΔE 1.7 · #A75546

Benjamin Moore

Terra 2090-30

ΔE 1.9 · #A24D3F

Dunn-Edwards

BBQ DE5118

ΔE 1.9 · #A35046

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 3 · #A85341

PPG

Rojo Colonial 13-15

ΔE 3.3 · #A34A3E

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 5 · #AA5842

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 5.4 · #AD4E49

Sherwin-Williams

Spicy Hue SW6342

ΔE 6.1 · #994B35

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 6.4 · #A85953

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 6.5 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6.8 · #A15A4D

Dulux

Rangitoto NZ10D9

ΔE 7 · #904433

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.8 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 10.6 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#A55144

#4499A7

Analogous

#A74468

#A55144

#A78244

Triadic

#A55144

#44A751

#5144A7

Split-Complementary

#A55144

#44A782

#4468A7

Tetradic

#A55144

#68A744

#4499A7

#8244A7

Monochromatic

#3A1C18

#70372E

#A55144

#C57D72

#DCAFA8

Rectangle

#A55144

#99A744

#4499A7

#5144A7

Compound

#A55144

#A78244

#4499A7

#4468A7

Variations

Lighter

#BF6F63

#CA978F

#DDC4C1

Darker

#873F34

#5E2B23

#381813

Saturation

#846A67

#A75144

#C93822

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

5.44:1

vs Black

3.86:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A55144

#7F7641

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A55144

#666646

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A55144

#A45258

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Penny Lane 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

#BB694E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A55144

Daylight 5500K

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

#A86E72

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.

#407E87

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: #A55144;

CSS — background

background-color: #A55144;

CSS Variable

--color-penny-lane: #A55144;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'penny-lane': '#A55144' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A55144] text-[#A55144]

SCSS

$penny-lane: #A55144;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A55144?

#A55144 is Penny Lane, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A55144 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Penny Lane?

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

What colors pair well with Penny Lane?

Penny Lane 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 Penny Lane?

You can download Penny Lane 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 Penny Lane?

The hex code is #A55144. In RGB it's 165, 81, 68, and in HSL it's 8°, 42%, 46%.

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