REDS

Rum Punch

#AA423A

RGB 170, 66, 58 · HSL 4°, 49%, 45% · CMYK 0, 61, 66, 33

Rum Punch is #AA423A in HEX — rgb(170, 66, 58), hsl(4°, 49%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 66%, 33%).

Rum Punch pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 49%, 45%. 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#AA423A

RGB170, 66, 58

HSL4°, 49%, 45%

HSV4°, 66%, 67%

CMYK0, 61, 66, 33

Decimal11158074

CSS RGBrgb(170, 66, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 49%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

Exact match

Dulux

Cherry Race S05G9

ΔE 1.8 · #A63D37

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 2.2 · #A8453B

Benjamin Moore

Greenhow CW-340

ΔE 2.5 · #AE4440

Sherwin-Williams

Rave Red SW6608

ΔE 2.9 · #A13B34

Vista Paint

Empower C-1094

ΔE 3 · #AF4642

Behr

Colorful Leaves M190-7

ΔE 3 · #A64033

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 3.7 · #B44C43

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 4.4 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 4.4 · #B54644

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.1 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 6.6 · #9A3636

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7 · #9A4039

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 7 · #BE4948

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 9.8 · #9B3821

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#AA423A

#3BA3AB

Analogous

#AB3B6B

#AA423A

#AB7A3B

Triadic

#AA423A

#3BAB42

#423BAB

Split-Complementary

#AA423A

#3BAB7A

#3B6BAB

Tetradic

#AA423A

#6BAB3B

#3BA3AB

#7A3BAB

Monochromatic

#391614

#722C27

#AA423A

#CB6E67

#DEA4A0

Rectangle

#AA423A

#A3AB3B

#3BA3AB

#423BAB

Compound

#AA423A

#AB7A3B

#3BA3AB

#3B6BAB

Variations

Lighter

#C65F58

#CE8C88

#DFBFBD

Darker

#8B332D

#61221D

#391310

Saturation

#846462

#AB423B

#C8291D

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

5.92:1

vs Black

3.55:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA423A

#7D7335

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA423A

#5F5F3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA423A

#A8454D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rum Punch 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

#BF5E47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA423A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC636B

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.

#39858A

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: #AA423A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA423A;

CSS Variable

--color-rum-punch: #AA423A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rum-punch': '#AA423A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA423A] text-[#AA423A]

SCSS

$rum-punch: #AA423A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA423A?

#AA423A is Rum Punch, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA423A warm or cool?

Rum Punch reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rum Punch?

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

What colors pair well with Rum Punch?

Rum Punch 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 Rum Punch?

You can download Rum Punch 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 Rum Punch?

The hex code is #AA423A. In RGB it's 170, 66, 58, and in HSL it's 4°, 49%, 45%.

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