REDS

Wilted Brown

#AB4C3D

RGB 171, 76, 61 · HSL 8°, 47%, 45% · CMYK 0, 56, 64, 33

Wilted Brown is #AB4C3D in HEX — rgb(171, 76, 61), hsl(8°, 47%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 64%, 33%).

Wilted Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 47%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AB4C3D

RGB171, 76, 61

HSL8°, 47%, 45%

HSV8°, 64%, 67%

CMYK0, 56, 64, 33

Decimal11226173

CSS RGBrgb(171, 76, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 47%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Torch Red MQ4-35

ΔE 0.6 · #AB4D3E

Vista Paint

Cherry Blink C-1074

ΔE 2.3 · #A94F3E

Benjamin Moore

Sangria 2006-20

ΔE 3 · #A64438

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 3.1 · #A4493D

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 3.1 · #A8453B

Valspar

Fire Orange 2009-7

ΔE 3.3 · #B35545

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherry Blink 1075

ΔE 3.4 · #AD5344

Dulux

Mars Red S06F8

ΔE 4 · #A14237

Sherwin-Williams

Peppery SW6615

ΔE 4.1 · #B85444

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 4.3 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.2 · #B64F48

Kilz

Red Flare LA130-01

ΔE 6 · #AD4E49

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.8 · #AA5842

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7 · #9A4039

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 9.6 · #9A3636

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12.2 · #BA4133

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

#AB4C3D

#3D9AA9

Analogous

#A93D64

#AB4C3D

#A9813D

Triadic

#AB4C3D

#3DA94B

#4B3DA9

Split-Complementary

#AB4C3D

#3DA981

#3D64A9

Tetradic

#AB4C3D

#64A93D

#3D9AA9

#813DA9

Monochromatic

#381914

#703229

#AB4C3D

#C97669

#DDA9A1

Rectangle

#AB4C3D

#9AA93D

#3D9AA9

#4B3DA9

Compound

#AB4C3D

#A9813D

#3D9AA9

#3D64A9

Variations

Lighter

#C4685A

#CC9289

#DEC2BE

Darker

#893B2E

#60271E

#391611

Saturation

#836763

#A94B3D

#C7351E

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

5.48:1

vs Black

3.83:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AB4C3D

#817739

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB4C3D

#65653F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB4C3D

#A94D55

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wilted 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

#C06649

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB4C3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD6B6D

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.

#3B7E89

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: #AB4C3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB4C3D;

CSS Variable

--color-wilted-brown: #AB4C3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wilted-brown': '#AB4C3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB4C3D] text-[#AB4C3D]

SCSS

$wilted-brown: #AB4C3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB4C3D?

#AB4C3D is Wilted Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AB4C3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wilted Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Wilted Brown?

Wilted 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 Wilted Brown?

You can download Wilted 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 Wilted Brown?

The hex code is #AB4C3D. In RGB it's 171, 76, 61, and in HSL it's 8°, 47%, 45%.

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