REDS

Santa Fe Pottery

#AB5F5E

RGB 171, 95, 94 · HSL 1°, 31%, 52% · CMYK 0, 44, 45, 33

Santa Fe Pottery is #AB5F5E in HEX — rgb(171, 95, 94), hsl(1°, 31%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 45%, 33%).

Santa Fe Pottery pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 31%, 52%. 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#AB5F5E

RGB171, 95, 94

HSL1°, 31%, 52%

HSV1°, 45%, 67%

CMYK0, 44, 45, 33

Decimal11231070

CSS RGBrgb(171, 95, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 31%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Santa1287

ΔE 0.4 · #AC605F

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ΔE 2.7 · #AE605B

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ΔE 3 · #B1635E

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ΔE 3 · #A85C60

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Vista Paint

Poppy ProseC-64

ΔE 3.2 · #AC5D58

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Valspar

Deep Rose2001-3A

ΔE 3.5 · #AC595A

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Behr

Sunset OrangeBXC-39

ΔE 3.8 · #A95B55

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Sherwin-Williams

ReddishSW6319

ΔE 3.9 · #B56966

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IKEA

IKEA06666

ΔE 4.4 · #A85953

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Dunn-Edwards

Terra RosaDE5096

ΔE 5.7 · #BB6569

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Kilz

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ΔE 5.8 · #AD5E54

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ΔE 7.3 · #A15A4D

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RAL

Antique Pink3014

ΔE 13.2 · #D36E70

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Dutch Boy

Coral RedVS-9770

ΔE 13.8 · #AA5842

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Kobra

Red16

ΔE 14.7 · #9A4039

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ΔE 16.1 · #8C4D35

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#AB5F5E

#5FA9AB

Analogous

#AB5F83

#AB5F5E

#AB865F

Triadic

#AB5F5E

#5FAB60

#605FAB

Split-Complementary

#AB5F5E

#5FAB86

#5F83AB

Tetradic

#AB5F5E

#83AB5F

#5FA9AB

#865FAB

Monochromatic

#492727

#7C4241

#AB5F5E

#C59291

#DFC3C3

Rectangle

#AB5F5E

#A9AB5F

#5FA9AB

#605FAB

Compound

#AB5F5E

#AB865F

#5FA9AB

#5F83AB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Santa Fe Pottery run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4EBEB

Tint #E2C8C8

Tint #CFA6A5

Tint #BD8382

Base #AB5F5E

Shade #8C4B4A

Shade #6B3938

Shade #492727

Shade #281515

Variations

Lighter

#BB807F

#C9A3A2

#DDCBCB

Darker

#8D4948

#623130

#3A1C1B

Saturation

#907A79

#AB605F

#D53734

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

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#AB5F5E

#877F5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB5F5E

#71715E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB5F5E

#A96166

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Santa Fe Pottery 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

#C07462

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB5F5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD7986

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.

#538D8E

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: #AB5F5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB5F5E;

CSS Variable

--color-santa-fe-pottery: #AB5F5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'santa-fe-pottery': '#AB5F5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB5F5E] text-[#AB5F5E]

SCSS

$santa-fe-pottery: #AB5F5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB5F5E?

#AB5F5E is Santa Fe Pottery, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AB5F5E warm or cool?

Santa Fe Pottery reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Santa Fe Pottery?

Santa Fe Pottery works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Santa Fe Pottery?

Santa Fe Pottery 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 Santa Fe Pottery?

You can download Santa Fe Pottery 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 Santa Fe Pottery?

The hex code is #AB5F5E. In RGB it's 171, 95, 94, and in HSL it's 1°, 31%, 52%.

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