REDS

Bretzel Brown

#AA5555

RGB 170, 85, 85 · HSL 0°, 33%, 50% · CMYK 0, 50, 50, 33

Bretzel Brown is #AA5555 in HEX — rgb(170, 85, 85), hsl(0°, 33%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 50%, 33%).

Bretzel Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 33%, 50%. 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#AA5555

RGB170, 85, 85

HSL0°, 33%, 50%

HSV0°, 50%, 67%

CMYK0, 50, 50, 33

Decimal11162965

CSS RGBrgb(170, 85, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 33%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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The Ego Has Landed 1096

ΔE 1.3 · #A75455

Valspar

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ΔE 2 · #AC595A

PPG

Indian Paintbrush 18-32

ΔE 2 · #AB5959

Dunn-Edwards

Red Rock DE5097

ΔE 2 · #A65052

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 2.7 · #A65754

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 3.7 · #A85953

Sherwin-Williams

Bravado Red SW6320

ΔE 3.8 · #A0524E

Vista Paint

Poppy Prose C-64

ΔE 4 · #AC5D58

Behr

Powder Room PPU1-7

ΔE 4.1 · #A14D52

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 4.2 · #A1534D

Benjamin Moore

Segovia 1288

ΔE 4.6 · #9C4C4A

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.6 · #994A50

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.3 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 12.1 · #AA5842

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 12.4 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 15.8 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#AA5555

#55AAAA

Analogous

#AA5580

#AA5555

#AA8055

Triadic

#AA5555

#55AA55

#5555AA

Split-Complementary

#AA5555

#55AA80

#557FAA

Tetradic

#AA5555

#80AA55

#55AAAA

#7F55AA

Monochromatic

#442222

#773C3C

#AA5555

#C38888

#DDBBBB

Rectangle

#AA5555

#AAAA55

#55AAAA

#5555AA

Compound

#AA5555

#AA8055

#55AAAA

#557FAA

Variations

Lighter

#BB7777

#C89D9D

#DDC8C8

Darker

#894343

#602D2D

#381919

Saturation

#8C7373

#AA5555

#D42B2B

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

5.07:1

vs Black

4.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA5555

#827B53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA5555

#6A6A55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA5555

#A8585D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Bretzel Brown 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

#BF6C5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA5555

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC717F

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.

#4E8B8B

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #AA5555;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA5555;

CSS Variable

--color-bretzel-brown: #AA5555;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bretzel-brown': '#AA5555' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA5555] text-[#AA5555]

SCSS

$bretzel-brown: #AA5555;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA5555?

#AA5555 is Bretzel Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA5555 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bretzel Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Bretzel Brown?

Bretzel Brown 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 Bretzel Brown?

You can download Bretzel Brown 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 Bretzel Brown?

The hex code is #AA5555. In RGB it's 170, 85, 85, and in HSL it's 0°, 33%, 50%.

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