REDS

Iron

#AA5546

RGB 170, 85, 70 · HSL 9°, 42%, 47% · CMYK 0, 50, 59, 33

Iron is #AA5546 in HEX — rgb(170, 85, 70), hsl(9°, 42%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 59%, 33%).

Iron pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 42%, 47%. 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#AA5546
RGB170, 85, 70
HSL9°, 42%, 47%
HSV9°, 59%, 67%
CMYK0, 50, 59, 33
Decimal11162950
CSS RGBrgb(170, 85, 70)
CSS HSLhsl(9, 42%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Iron 2089-10

Exact match

Behr

Tibetan Orange PPU2-14

ΔE 1.3 · #AE5849

Hallman-Lindsay

Portsmouth Spice historic-portsmouth-spice

ΔE 1.4 · #A75546

Vista Paint

Penny Lane K-1121

ΔE 1.9 · #A55144

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 2 · #A85341

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 3.5 · #A14C3F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 3.7 · #AA5842

PPG

Rojo Colonial 13-15

ΔE 4.2 · #A34A3E

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 5.1 · #B05C44

Sherwin-Williams

Spicy Hue SW6342

ΔE 6.5 · #994B35

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 7 · #A85953

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.3 · #A15A4D

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 7.4 · #A14F34

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 8.1 · #9A4039

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.4 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.3 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#AA5546
#469BAA

Analogous

#AA4669
#AA5546
#AA8746

Triadic

#AA5546
#46AA55
#5546AA

Split-Complementary

#AA5546
#46AA87
#4669AA

Tetradic

#AA5546
#69AA46
#469BAA
#8746AA

Monochromatic

#3E1F19
#743A2F
#AA5546
#C78275
#DDB3AC

Rectangle

#AA5546
#9BAA46
#469BAA
#5546AA

Compound

#AA5546
#AA8746
#469BAA
#4669AA

Variations

Lighter

#C07365
#CB9A91
#DEC6C2

Darker

#8A4236
#602D23
#391914

Saturation

#876D69
#AA5546
#CD3C23

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)

Aa

vs White

5.13:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA5546
#847A43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA5546
#6A6A48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA5546
#A9565C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Iron 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

#BF6C50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA5546

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC7174

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#427F8A

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

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: #AA5546;
CSS — background 
background-color: #AA5546;
CSS Variable 
--color-iron: #AA5546;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'iron': '#AA5546' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#AA5546] text-[#AA5546]
SCSS 
$iron: #AA5546;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA5546?

#AA5546 is Iron, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA5546 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iron?

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

What colors pair well with Iron?

Iron 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 Iron?

You can download Iron 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 Iron?

The hex code is #AA5546. In RGB it's 170, 85, 70, and in HSL it's 9°, 42%, 47%.

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