REDS

Ruby Petals

#AA5B67

RGB 170, 91, 103 · HSL 351°, 32%, 51% · CMYK 0, 46, 39, 33

Ruby Petals is #AA5B67 in HEX — rgb(170, 91, 103), hsl(351°, 32%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 39%, 33%).

Ruby Petals pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 32%, 51%. 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#AA5B67

RGB170, 91, 103

HSL351°, 32%, 51%

HSV351°, 46%, 67%

CMYK0, 46, 39, 33

Decimal11164519

CSS RGBrgb(170, 91, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 32%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Redbud SW6312

ΔE 3 · #AD5E65

Valspar

Pretty Peony 1006-3B

ΔE 4 · #AE6471

PPG

Raspberry Ripple 18-31

ΔE 4.3 · #B2656C

Dulux

Kelburn NZ10E3

ΔE 4.4 · #A85C60

Behr

Sensuous MQ1-6

ΔE 4.5 · #B45B6B

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2085-30

ΔE 5.3 · #A74F5E

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 5.3 · #B66972

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 6 · #A36167

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 6.2 · #A6646F

Dunn-Edwards

Candied Apple DE5054

ΔE 6.6 · #B95B6D

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 7.9 · #994A50

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 10.6 · #A85953

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.8 · #A25877

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.1 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 20.3 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 21.2 · #942A35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#AA5B67

#5AAA9E

Analogous

#AA5A8E

#AA5B67

#AA765A

Triadic

#AA5B67

#66AA5A

#5A66AA

Split-Complementary

#AA5B67

#5AAA76

#5A8EAA

Tetradic

#AA5B67

#8EAA5A

#5AAA9E

#765AAA

Monochromatic

#47242A

#793E47

#AA5B67

#C48D95

#DEBFC4

Rectangle

#AA5B67

#AA9E5A

#5AAA9E

#5A66AA

Compound

#AA5B67

#AA765A

#5AAA9E

#5A8EAA

Variations

Lighter

#BB7B85

#C8A0A6

#DDC9CC

Darker

#8B4550

#612E36

#391A1F

Saturation

#8E767A

#AA5A66

#D53048

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

4.77:1

vs Black

4.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA5B67

#837E65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA5B67

#6E6E66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA5B67

#A85F63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Ruby Petals 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

#BF7168

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA5B67

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC768D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#508D84

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: #AA5B67;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA5B67;

CSS Variable

--color-ruby-petals: #AA5B67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruby-petals': '#AA5B67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA5B67] text-[#AA5B67]

SCSS

$ruby-petals: #AA5B67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA5B67?

#AA5B67 is Ruby Petals, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA5B67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruby Petals?

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

What colors pair well with Ruby Petals?

Ruby Petals 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 Ruby Petals?

You can download Ruby Petals 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 Ruby Petals?

The hex code is #AA5B67. In RGB it's 170, 91, 103, and in HSL it's 351°, 32%, 51%.

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