REDS

Pico Earth

#AB5236

RGB 171, 82, 54 · HSL 14°, 52%, 44% · CMYK 0, 52, 68, 33

Pico Earth is #AB5236 in HEX — rgb(171, 82, 54), hsl(14°, 52%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 68%, 33%).

Pico Earth pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 52%, 44%. 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#AB5236

RGB171, 82, 54

HSL14°, 52%, 44%

HSV14°, 68%, 67%

CMYK0, 52, 68, 33

Decimal11227702

CSS RGBrgb(171, 82, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 52%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sun's Rage C-1052

ΔE 1.7 · #A74E34

Behr

Thanksgiving M210-7

ΔE 2.5 · #B2583A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 2.6 · #A94E37

Sherwin-Williams

Jalapeño SW6629

ΔE 3.1 · #B1533C

Benjamin Moore

Fiery 077

ΔE 3.5 · #B35840

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 3.8 · #A14F34

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 4.3 · #AF5941

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 4.7 · #B35943

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 5.5 · #BA5B3A

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 5.6 · #B05C44

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.1 · #AA5842

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 6.5 · #B95543

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 9.9 · #8E402A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10.9 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 11.6 · #B2683A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.2 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#AB5236

#368FAB

Analogous

#AB3655

#AB5236

#AB8B36

Triadic

#AB5236

#36AB51

#5136AB

Split-Complementary

#AB5236

#36AB8B

#3655AB

Tetradic

#AB5236

#55AB36

#368FAB

#8B36AB

Monochromatic

#361A11

#703523

#AB5236

#CD7960

#DFAA9A

Rectangle

#AB5236

#8FAB36

#368FAB

#5136AB

Compound

#AB5236

#AB8B36

#368FAB

#3655AB

Variations

Lighter

#C86D51

#CF9583

#DFC3BB

Darker

#8B4029

#612B1A

#39180E

Saturation

#82675F

#AB5136

#C5431B

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

5.26:1

vs Black

3.99:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AB5236

#847931

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB5236

#68683B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB5236

#AA5159

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pico Earth 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

#C06A44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB5236

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD6F68

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#35768A

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: #AB5236;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB5236;

CSS Variable

--color-pico-earth: #AB5236;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pico-earth': '#AB5236' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB5236] text-[#AB5236]

SCSS

$pico-earth: #AB5236;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB5236?

#AB5236 is Pico Earth, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AB5236 warm or cool?

Pico Earth reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pico Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Pico Earth?

Pico Earth 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 Pico Earth?

You can download Pico Earth 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 Pico Earth?

The hex code is #AB5236. In RGB it's 171, 82, 54, and in HSL it's 14°, 52%, 44%.

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