REDS

Heart's Content

#A9586C

RGB 169, 88, 108 · HSL 345°, 32%, 50% · CMYK 0, 48, 36, 34

Heart's Content is #A9586C in HEX — rgb(169, 88, 108), hsl(345°, 32%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 36%, 34%).

Heart's Content pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 32%, 50%. 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#A9586C

RGB169, 88, 108

HSL345°, 32%, 50%

HSV345°, 48%, 66%

CMYK0, 48, 36, 34

Decimal11098220

CSS RGBrgb(169, 88, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 32%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Heart's Content 1050-6

Exact match

Behr

Shine Baby Shine MQ1-7

ΔE 3.5 · #A55C6D

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

ΔE 4.2 · #A2566F

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Berry DE5034

ΔE 4.5 · #9F4D65

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 5 · #A65D75

Dulux

Mulberry Mix S48G7

ΔE 5.2 · #9E546D

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2085-30

ΔE 6 · #A74F5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 7.8 · #A6646F

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 7.8 · #934962

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 7.8 · #A25877

Vista Paint

Cinnapink C-86

ΔE 8.1 · #A5646F

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 9.1 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 10.4 · #994A50

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 17.5 · #AA3E71

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 17.6 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 24.4 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#A9586C

#57A894

Analogous

#A85794

#A9586C

#A86B57

Triadic

#A9586C

#6BA857

#576BA8

Split-Complementary

#A9586C

#57A86B

#5794A8

Tetradic

#A9586C

#94A857

#57A894

#6B57A8

Monochromatic

#43232B

#763D4B

#A9586C

#C28997

#DCBCC4

Rectangle

#A9586C

#A89457

#57A894

#576BA8

Compound

#A9586C

#A86B57

#57A894

#5794A8

Variations

Lighter

#BA7889

#C79EA8

#DCC8CD

Darker

#884455

#5F2D3A

#381A21

Saturation

#8C7379

#A8576B

#D42B55

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

4.88:1

vs Black

4.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A9586C

#817D6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9586C

#6B6B6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9586C

#A65E61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Heart's Content 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

#BE6F6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9586C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB7490

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#4F8A7B

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A9586C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9586C;

CSS Variable

--color-heart's-content: #A9586C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heart's-content': '#A9586C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9586C] text-[#A9586C]

SCSS

$heart's-content: #A9586C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9586C?

#A9586C is Heart's Content, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A9586C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heart's Content?

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

What colors pair well with Heart's Content?

Heart's Content 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 Heart's Content?

You can download Heart's Content 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 Heart's Content?

The hex code is #A9586C. In RGB it's 169, 88, 108, and in HSL it's 345°, 32%, 50%.

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