REDS

Colourful Leaves

#AA5C43

RGB 170, 92, 67 · HSL 15°, 43%, 46% · CMYK 0, 46, 61, 33

Colourful Leaves is #AA5C43 in HEX — rgb(170, 92, 67), hsl(15°, 43%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 61%, 33%).

Colourful Leaves pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 43%, 46%. 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#AA5C43

RGB170, 92, 67

HSL15°, 43%, 46%

HSV15°, 61%, 67%

CMYK0, 46, 61, 33

Decimal11164739

CSS RGBrgb(170, 92, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 43%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Dutch Boy

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ΔE 2.3 · #AA5842

Benjamin Moore

Egyptian CSP-1140

ΔE 2.7 · #AA5945

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 2.7 · #B05C44

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 2.9 · #B06144

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 3.5 · #AC5D3E

Sherwin-Williams

Pennywise SW6349

ΔE 3.6 · #A2583A

Valspar

Cinnamon Cake 3010-6

ΔE 3.8 · #A96245

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 3.8 · #AF5941

Behr

Airbrushed Copper BIC-45

ΔE 3.8 · #A55946

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 5.8 · #A14F34

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.4 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 8.9 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 9.8 · #C5714F

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 10.9 · #8E402A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.6 · #9A4039

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA5C43

#438FA8

Analogous

#A8435C

#AA5C43

#A88F43

Triadic

#AA5C43

#43A85C

#5C43A8

Split-Complementary

#AA5C43

#43A88F

#435CA8

Tetradic

#AA5C43

#5CA843

#438FA8

#8F43A8

Monochromatic

#3A2017

#713E2D

#AA5C43

#C68671

#DCB5A7

Rectangle

#AA5C43

#8FA843

#438FA8

#5C43A8

Compound

#AA5C43

#A88F43

#438FA8

#435CA8

Variations

Lighter

#C07961

#CB9D8E

#DDC8C0

Darker

#884933

#5F3122

#381C13

Saturation

#846E66

#A85C43

#C94B21

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

4.86:1

vs Black

4.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AA5C43

#877C40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA5C43

#6E6E47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA5C43

#A95B62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Colourful Leaves 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

#BF724D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA5C43

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC7772

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.

#3F7688

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: #AA5C43;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA5C43;

CSS Variable

--color-colourful-leaves: #AA5C43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colourful-leaves': '#AA5C43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA5C43] text-[#AA5C43]

SCSS

$colourful-leaves: #AA5C43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA5C43?

#AA5C43 is Colourful Leaves, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA5C43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colourful Leaves?

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

What colors pair well with Colourful Leaves?

Colourful Leaves 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 Colourful Leaves?

You can download Colourful Leaves 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 Colourful Leaves?

The hex code is #AA5C43. In RGB it's 170, 92, 67, and in HSL it's 15°, 43%, 46%.

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