REDS

Tomato Sunrise

#AA251B

RGB 170, 37, 27 · HSL 4°, 73%, 39% · CMYK 0, 78, 84, 33

Tomato Sunrise is #AA251B in HEX — rgb(170, 37, 27), hsl(4°, 73%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 84%, 33%).

Tomato Sunrise pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 73%, 39%. 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#AA251B

RGB170, 37, 27

HSL4°, 73%, 39%

HSV4°, 84%, 67%

CMYK0, 78, 84, 33

Decimal11150619

CSS RGBrgb(170, 37, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 73%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Signal Red 3001

ΔE 1.7 · #A52019

Benjamin Moore

Million 2003-10

ΔE 6.5 · #B6342D

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 6.5 · #B73B28

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 6.6 · #B53B26

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 6.8 · #B8352E

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 7.1 · #BD2E1E

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 8 · #C4342D

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 9.2 · #BC3033

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 9.4 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 10.7 · #B83236

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 11.3 · #BF413A

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 11.6 · #BD413A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 14.2 · #D24B42

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 14.4 · #9B2C2C

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 15 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.9 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#AA251B

#1BA2AC

Analogous

#AC1B5A

#AA251B

#AC6D1B

Triadic

#AA251B

#1BAC25

#251BAC

Split-Complementary

#AA251B

#1BAC6D

#1B5AAC

Tetradic

#AA251B

#5AAC1B

#1BA2AC

#6D1BAC

Monochromatic

#280806

#6A1611

#AA251B

#DF3F34

#EA7E76

Rectangle

#AA251B

#A2AC1B

#1BA2AC

#251BAC

Compound

#AA251B

#AC6D1B

#1BA2AC

#1B5AAC

Variations

Lighter

#DD3428

#DC6F68

#E4B0AD

Darker

#8D1B13

#63110B

#3B0905

Saturation

#79514E

#AC251B

#B9190D

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

7.02:1

AAA

vs Black

2.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AA251B

#776B0B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA251B

#52521C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA251B

#A82C39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tomato Sunrise 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

#BF482F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA251B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC4D54

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#208289

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: #AA251B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA251B;

CSS Variable

--color-tomato-sunrise: #AA251B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tomato-sunrise': '#AA251B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA251B] text-[#AA251B]

SCSS

$tomato-sunrise: #AA251B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA251B?

#AA251B is Tomato Sunrise, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA251B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tomato Sunrise?

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

What colors pair well with Tomato Sunrise?

Tomato Sunrise 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 Tomato Sunrise?

You can download Tomato Sunrise 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 Tomato Sunrise?

The hex code is #AA251B. In RGB it's 170, 37, 27, and in HSL it's 4°, 73%, 39%.

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