REDS

Autumn Aspen

#AB7D7F

RGB 171, 125, 127 · HSL 357°, 21%, 58% · CMYK 0, 27, 26, 33

Autumn Aspen is #AB7D7F in HEX — rgb(171, 125, 127), hsl(357°, 21%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 26%, 33%).

Autumn Aspen pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 21%, 58%. 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#AB7D7F

RGB171, 125, 127

HSL357°, 21%, 58%

HSV357°, 27%, 67%

CMYK0, 27, 26, 33

Decimal11238783

CSS RGBrgb(171, 125, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 21%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 3 · #A87678

Dulux

Rosy Dawn S03E5

ΔE 3.1 · #B38180

Sherwin-Williams

Salon Rose SW0061

ΔE 3.1 · #AB7878

Valspar

Cherry Mocha 1006-7C

ΔE 3.2 · #A27A7A

PPG

Mauve Madness 1049-5

ΔE 4.1 · #AA7982

Behr

Smoke Bush Rose S170-5

ΔE 4.2 · #A87881

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 4.3 · #B88484

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 4.8 · #BA8686

Benjamin Moore

Brown 2102-40

ΔE 5.4 · #A88079

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 7.7 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.3 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 12.9 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16.9 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 18.3 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 18.7 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AB7D7F

#7DAAA8

Analogous

#AA7D96

#AB7D7F

#AA927D

Triadic

#AB7D7F

#80AA7D

#7D80AA

Split-Complementary

#AB7D7F

#7DAA92

#7D96AA

Tetradic

#AB7D7F

#96AA7D

#7DAAA8

#927DAA

Monochromatic

#56383A

#855759

#AB7D7F

#C9ACAD

#E7DADB

Rectangle

#AB7D7F

#AAA87D

#7DAAA8

#7D80AA

Compound

#AB7D7F

#AA927D

#7DAAA8

#7D96AA

Variations

Lighter

#BB9799

#CAB3B4

#DFD4D5

Darker

#905C5F

#643F40

#3B2425

Saturation

#9B8D8E

#AA7D80

#D5535A

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.97:1

Deuteranopia

#AB7D7F

#938F7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB7D7F

#86867F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB7D7F

#AA7E80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Autumn Aspen 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

#C08A7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB7D7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD8F9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#5E9D9A

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: #AB7D7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB7D7F;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-aspen: #AB7D7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-aspen': '#AB7D7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB7D7F] text-[#AB7D7F]

SCSS

$autumn-aspen: #AB7D7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB7D7F?

#AB7D7F is Autumn Aspen, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AB7D7F warm or cool?

Autumn Aspen reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Autumn Aspen?

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

What colors pair well with Autumn Aspen?

Autumn Aspen 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 Autumn Aspen?

You can download Autumn Aspen 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 Autumn Aspen?

The hex code is #AB7D7F. In RGB it's 171, 125, 127, and in HSL it's 357°, 21%, 58%.

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