REDS

Chilli Pepper

#AC1E3A

RGB 172, 30, 58 · HSL 348°, 70%, 40% · CMYK 0, 83, 66, 33

Chilli Pepper is #AC1E3A in HEX — rgb(172, 30, 58), hsl(348°, 70%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 83%, 66%, 33%).

Chilli Pepper pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 70%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AC1E3A

RGB172, 30, 58

HSL348°, 70%, 40%

HSV348°, 83%, 67%

CMYK0, 83, 66, 33

Decimal11279930

CSS RGBrgb(172, 30, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 70%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Daredevil 160B-7

ΔE 0.8 · #AA1D38

Benjamin Moore

Candy 2079-10

ΔE 2.7 · #AB263D

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 4.8 · #A4233C

Vista Paint

Romeo O Romeo C-1144

ΔE 6.6 · #A2273D

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 7.4 · #AD2C34

Dunn-Edwards

Striking Red DEA103

ΔE 7.6 · #C03543

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 8.4 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 8.4 · #AE373F

Dulux

Ace Of Hearts SB7F6

ΔE 9 · #AD2F33

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 9.7 · #B03537

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 12 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 12.1 · #9B2C2C

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 12.2 · #9B111E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 12.2 · #942A35

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 13.7 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 14.5 · #BD413A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#AC1E3A

#1FAD91

Analogous

#AD1F83

#AC1E3A

#AD491F

Triadic

#AC1E3A

#3BAD1F

#1F3BAD

Split-Complementary

#AC1E3A

#1FAD49

#1F83AD

Tetradic

#AC1E3A

#83AD1F

#1FAD91

#491FAD

Monochromatic

#2B080F

#6C1325

#AC1E3A

#DD3C5C

#E87D92

Rectangle

#AC1E3A

#AD911F

#1FAD91

#1F3BAD

Compound

#AC1E3A

#AD491F

#1FAD91

#1F83AD

Variations

Lighter

#DA2F51

#DA6D82

#E4AFBA

Darker

#8E162E

#630D1E

#3B0611

Saturation

#7B5159

#AD1F3B

#BD0F32

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

7.00:1

AAA

vs Black

3.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC1E3A

#766D34

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC1E3A

#505037

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC1E3A

#A92C37

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chilli Pepper 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

#C04347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC1E3A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE486B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#238A76

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: #AC1E3A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC1E3A;

CSS Variable

--color-chilli-pepper: #AC1E3A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chilli-pepper': '#AC1E3A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC1E3A] text-[#AC1E3A]

SCSS

$chilli-pepper: #AC1E3A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC1E3A?

#AC1E3A is Chilli Pepper, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC1E3A warm or cool?

Chilli Pepper reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chilli Pepper?

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

What colors pair well with Chilli Pepper?

Chilli Pepper 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 Chilli Pepper?

You can download Chilli Pepper 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 Chilli Pepper?

The hex code is #AC1E3A. In RGB it's 172, 30, 58, and in HSL it's 348°, 70%, 40%.

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