REDS

Red Gumball

#AC3A3E

RGB 172, 58, 62 · HSL 358°, 50%, 45% · CMYK 0, 66, 64, 33

Red Gumball is #AC3A3E in HEX — rgb(172, 58, 62), hsl(358°, 50%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 64%, 33%).

Red Gumball pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 50%, 45%. 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#AC3A3E

RGB172, 58, 62

HSL358°, 50%, 45%

HSV358°, 66%, 67%

CMYK0, 66, 64, 33

Decimal11287102

CSS RGBrgb(172, 58, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 50%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

Exact match

Dulux

Eye Of Newt S04F8

ΔE 1.4 · #AE3B3D

Behr

Winter Poinsettia HDC-WR14-10

ΔE 1.4 · #AE3B3D

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 2.1 · #AE373F

Benjamin Moore

Ladybug 1322

ΔE 2.2 · #B13F44

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Past DEA150

ΔE 3.3 · #A53B3D

Sherwin-Williams

Show Stopper SW7588

ΔE 3.8 · #A42E37

Kilz

Kabuki LH150

ΔE 3.9 · #A43B3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Siren 1117

ΔE 4.1 · #A22E34

Vista Paint

Precious Peony C-1101

ΔE 4.7 · #BB4147

IKEA

IKEA104 104

ΔE 6.5 · #9A3636

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 7.5 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.9 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 8.5 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 9.4 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 14.1 · #9B3821

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#AC3A3E

#39ACA8

Analogous

#AC3977

#AC3A3E

#AC6F39

Triadic

#AC3A3E

#3DAC39

#393DAC

Split-Complementary

#AC3A3E

#39AC6F

#3977AC

Tetradic

#AC3A3E

#77AC39

#39ACA8

#6F39AC

Monochromatic

#391314

#732629

#AC3A3E

#CC6669

#DF9FA1

Rectangle

#AC3A3E

#ACA839

#39ACA8

#393DAC

Compound

#AC3A3E

#AC6F39

#39ACA8

#3977AC

Variations

Lighter

#C7575A

#CF8789

#DFBDBE

Darker

#8C2C2F

#621C1F

#3A1011

Saturation

#846263

#AC393D

#C91D22

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

6.12:1

vs Black

3.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC3A3E

#7C7239

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC3A3E

#5B5B3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC3A3E

#AA4048

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red Gumball 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

#C0584A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC3A3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE5D6E

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.

#388B88

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: #AC3A3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC3A3E;

CSS Variable

--color-red-gumball: #AC3A3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-gumball': '#AC3A3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC3A3E] text-[#AC3A3E]

SCSS

$red-gumball: #AC3A3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC3A3E?

#AC3A3E is Red Gumball, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC3A3E warm or cool?

Red Gumball reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Red Gumball?

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

What colors pair well with Red Gumball?

Red Gumball 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 Red Gumball?

You can download Red Gumball 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 Red Gumball?

The hex code is #AC3A3E. In RGB it's 172, 58, 62, and in HSL it's 358°, 50%, 45%.

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