REDS

English Red

#AB4B52

RGB 171, 75, 82 · HSL 356°, 39%, 48% · CMYK 0, 56, 52, 33

English Red is #AB4B52 in HEX — rgb(171, 75, 82), hsl(356°, 39%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 52%, 33%).

English Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 39%, 48%. 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#AB4B52

RGB171, 75, 82

HSL356°, 39%, 48%

HSV356°, 56%, 67%

CMYK0, 56, 52, 33

Decimal11225938

CSS RGBrgb(171, 75, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 39%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Carmine Carnation S03H8

ΔE 2.2 · #AD4B56

Benjamin Moore

Sultan's 2081-20

ΔE 2.7 · #AF4954

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 3.3 · #B34C53

Behr

Persimmon Red HDC-CL-09

ΔE 4.3 · #A74C4B

Dunn-Edwards

Red Rock DE5097

ΔE 4.4 · #A65052

PPG

Crushed Tomatoes 13-09

ΔE 4.5 · #A34747

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonrose 1103

ΔE 4.6 · #A53F48

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 5.1 · #A04344

Vista Paint

Moonrose C-1102

ΔE 5.3 · #A53E46

Valspar

Sienna Dust 1007-3A

ΔE 5.7 · #B45762

Sherwin-Williams

Antique Red SW7587

ΔE 6.3 · #9F4442

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 6.7 · #AD4E49

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 9.8 · #9A4039

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 11.3 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 11.9 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 15.2 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#AB4B52

#4BAAA4

Analogous

#AA4B81

#AB4B52

#AA744B

Triadic

#AB4B52

#51AA4B

#4B51AA

Split-Complementary

#AB4B52

#4BAA74

#4B81AA

Tetradic

#AB4B52

#81AA4B

#4BAAA4

#744BAA

Monochromatic

#401C1E

#753338

#AB4B52

#C57C81

#DDB1B4

Rectangle

#AB4B52

#AAA44B

#4BAAA4

#4B51AA

Compound

#AB4B52

#AA744B

#4BAAA4

#4B81AA

Variations

Lighter

#BE6C71

#CA9599

#DDC4C6

Darker

#8A3A3F

#60262A

#391618

Saturation

#896C6E

#AA4B51

#CF2531

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

5.44:1

vs Black

3.86:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AB4B52

#7F784F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB4B52

#646451

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB4B52

#A95055

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

English Red 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

#C06559

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB4B52

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD6A7D

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.

#468B86

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: #AB4B52;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB4B52;

CSS Variable

--color-english-red: #AB4B52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'english-red': '#AB4B52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB4B52] text-[#AB4B52]

SCSS

$english-red: #AB4B52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB4B52?

#AB4B52 is English Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AB4B52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with English Red?

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

What colors pair well with English Red?

English Red 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 English Red?

You can download English Red 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 English Red?

The hex code is #AB4B52. In RGB it's 171, 75, 82, and in HSL it's 356°, 39%, 48%.

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