REDS

Toasted Truffle

#AA3344

RGB 170, 51, 68 · HSL 351°, 54%, 43% · CMYK 0, 70, 60, 33

Toasted Truffle is #AA3344 in HEX — rgb(170, 51, 68), hsl(351°, 54%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 60%, 33%).

Toasted Truffle pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 54%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AA3344

RGB170, 51, 68

HSL351°, 54%, 43%

HSV351°, 70%, 67%

CMYK0, 70, 60, 33

Decimal11154244

CSS RGBrgb(170, 51, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 54%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 2.1 · #A42E41

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 3 · #AB2E46

Behr

Fortune Red BIC-48

ΔE 3.5 · #AF324A

Dulux

Jules S03H9

ΔE 3.5 · #A73944

Benjamin Moore

Lyons CC-68

ΔE 4 · #A73942

Valspar

Bright Red 1010-2

ΔE 4.3 · #AD3C44

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 4.7 · #A4233C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 5.7 · #A53C49

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 5.8 · #A83E4C

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 6.8 · #9F2D47

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 6.9 · #A43B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 7.5 · #942A35

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 9 · #922B3E

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 9.2 · #B34C53

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.3 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 16.9 · #9D0B1E

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

#AA3344

#32A997

Analogous

#A9327F

#AA3344

#A95C32

Triadic

#AA3344

#44A932

#3244A9

Split-Complementary

#AA3344

#32A95C

#327FA9

Tetradic

#AA3344

#7FA932

#32A997

#5C32A9

Monochromatic

#330F15

#6E212C

#AA3344

#CE5A6B

#DF95A0

Rectangle

#AA3344

#A99732

#32A997

#3244A9

Compound

#AA3344

#A95C32

#32A997

#327FA9

Variations

Lighter

#CA4C5F

#D0808C

#DFB9BF

Darker

#892635

#601823

#390D14

Saturation

#7F5C61

#A93244

#C21933

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

6.43:1

vs Black

3.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA3344

#787040

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA3344

#575742

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA3344

#A73B43

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Toasted Truffle 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

#BF534E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA3344

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC5872

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#32887B

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: #AA3344;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA3344;

CSS Variable

--color-toasted-truffle: #AA3344;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasted-truffle': '#AA3344' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA3344] text-[#AA3344]

SCSS

$toasted-truffle: #AA3344;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA3344?

#AA3344 is Toasted Truffle, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA3344 warm or cool?

Toasted Truffle reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Toasted Truffle?

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

What colors pair well with Toasted Truffle?

Toasted Truffle 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 Toasted Truffle?

You can download Toasted Truffle 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 Toasted Truffle?

The hex code is #AA3344. In RGB it's 170, 51, 68, and in HSL it's 351°, 54%, 43%.

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