REDS

Rum Spice

#AA7971

RGB 170, 121, 113 · HSL 8°, 25%, 55% · CMYK 0, 29, 34, 33

Rum Spice is #AA7971 in HEX — rgb(170, 121, 113), hsl(8°, 25%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 34%, 33%).

Rum Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 25%, 55%. 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#AA7971

RGB170, 121, 113

HSL8°, 25%, 55%

HSV8°, 34%, 67%

CMYK0, 29, 34, 33

Decimal11172209

CSS RGBrgb(170, 121, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 25%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Dulux

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Behr

Light Mocha 220F-5

ΔE 2.9 · #AA7E73

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 3 · #A4726D

Benjamin Moore

Texas 2092-40

ΔE 3.9 · #AA726A

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

ΔE 4.4 · #AB7878

Valspar

Pajarito Red 2001-7B

ΔE 4.5 · #AA7267

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 4.6 · #A97069

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 4.9 · #A86F67

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Branch DE6082

ΔE 5.2 · #AB8274

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.7 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 11.4 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.3 · #C1876B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 15.7 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 18.8 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 19.3 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#AA7971

#70A1A9

Analogous

#A97085

#AA7971

#A99470

Triadic

#AA7971

#70A977

#7770A9

Split-Complementary

#AA7971

#70A994

#7085A9

Tetradic

#AA7971

#85A970

#70A1A9

#9470A9

Monochromatic

#503430

#80534D

#AA7971

#C6A49F

#E2D2CF

Rectangle

#AA7971

#A1A970

#70A1A9

#7770A9

Compound

#AA7971

#A99470

#70A1A9

#7085A9

Variations

Lighter

#BA928C

#C9AFAC

#DED2D0

Darker

#8E5B53

#623E38

#3A2320

Saturation

#958684

#A97770

#D45845

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#AA7971

#928C70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA7971

#838372

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA7971

#A9797C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rum Spice 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

#BF8770

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA7971

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC8C94

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#598D95

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: #AA7971;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA7971;

CSS Variable

--color-rum-spice: #AA7971;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rum-spice': '#AA7971' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA7971] text-[#AA7971]

SCSS

$rum-spice: #AA7971;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA7971?

#AA7971 is Rum Spice, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA7971 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rum Spice?

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

What colors pair well with Rum Spice?

Rum Spice 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 Spice?

You can download Rum Spice 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 Spice?

The hex code is #AA7971. In RGB it's 170, 121, 113, and in HSL it's 8°, 25%, 55%.

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