REDS
Candy Cane Red
#AA253C
Sitting at HSL 350°, 64%, 41%, Candy Cane Red reads classic and warm. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Candy Cane Red 2079-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AA253C?
#AA253C is Candy Cane Red, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #AA253C warm or cool?
Candy Cane Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Candy Cane Red?
Candy Cane Red works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Candy Cane Red?
Candy Cane Red pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Candy Cane Red?
You can download Candy Cane Red 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 RGB value of #AA253C?
#AA253C converts to RGB 170, 37, 60.