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French Wine

#AC1E44

RGB 172, 30, 68 · HSL 344°, 70%, 40% · CMYK 0, 83, 60, 33

French Wine is #AC1E44 in HEX — rgb(172, 30, 68), hsl(344°, 70%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 83%, 60%, 33%).

French Wine pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 70%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AC1E44

RGB172, 30, 68

HSL344°, 70%, 40%

HSV344°, 83%, 67%

CMYK0, 83, 60, 33

Decimal11279940

CSS RGBrgb(172, 30, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 70%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosted Pomegranate 140B-7

ΔE 2.7 · #AD1545

Hallman-Lindsay

Romeo O Romeo 1145

ΔE 5.4 · #A4233C

Vista Paint

Red Alert K-1223

ΔE 5.5 · #AB2E46

Benjamin Moore

Candy 2079-10

ΔE 5.9 · #AB263D

Sherwin-Williams

Radish SW6861

ΔE 7.9 · #A42E41

Dunn-Edwards

Crimson Strawberry DEA102

ΔE 9.1 · #9F2D47

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 10 · #A4334E

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 11 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 11.6 · #AE373F

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12.9 · #A53C49

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 13.2 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 13.3 · #942A35

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 14.4 · #9F3A4F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 16.3 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 17.9 · #9D0B1E

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 19.4 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AC1E44

#1FAD87

Analogous

#AD1F8C

#AC1E44

#AD401F

Triadic

#AC1E44

#45AD1F

#1F45AD

Split-Complementary

#AC1E44

#1FAD40

#1F8CAD

Tetradic

#AC1E44

#8CAD1F

#1FAD87

#401FAD

Monochromatic

#2B0811

#6C132B

#AC1E44

#DD3C67

#E87D9A

Rectangle

#AC1E44

#AD871F

#1FAD87

#1F45AD

Compound

#AC1E44

#AD401F

#1FAD87

#1F8CAD

Variations

Lighter

#DA2F5D

#DA6D8A

#E4AFBD

Darker

#8E1636

#630D24

#3B0614

Saturation

#7B515C

#AD1F45

#BD0F3E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.95:1

vs Black

3.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC1E44

#756D3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC1E44

#505040

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC1E44

#A92F38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

French Wine strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C0434E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC1E44

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE4872

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.

#238A6F

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: #AC1E44;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC1E44;

CSS Variable

--color-french-wine: #AC1E44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-wine': '#AC1E44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC1E44] text-[#AC1E44]

SCSS

$french-wine: #AC1E44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC1E44?

#AC1E44 is French Wine, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AC1E44 warm or cool?

French Wine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with French Wine?

French Wine works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with French Wine?

French Wine pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download French Wine?

You can download French Wine 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 French Wine?

The hex code is #AC1E44. In RGB it's 172, 30, 68, and in HSL it's 344°, 70%, 40%.

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