REDS

Indiscreet

#AC3B3B

RGB 172, 59, 59 · HSL 0°, 49%, 45% · CMYK 0, 66, 66, 33

Indiscreet is #AC3B3B in HEX — rgb(172, 59, 59), hsl(0°, 49%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 66%, 33%).

Indiscreet pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 49%, 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#AC3B3B

RGB172, 59, 59

HSL0°, 49%, 45%

HSV0°, 66%, 67%

CMYK0, 66, 66, 33

Decimal11287355

CSS RGBrgb(172, 59, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 49%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eye Of Newt S04F8

ΔE 1.1 · #AE3B3D

Behr

Winter Poinsettia HDC-WR14-10

ΔE 1.1 · #AE3B3D

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 2.1 · #AC3A3E

Benjamin Moore

Chili 2004-20

ΔE 2.3 · #B24141

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 3 · #AF413B

Sherwin-Williams

Tanager SW6601

ΔE 3.1 · #A43834

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 3.7 · #AE373F

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 3.8 · #B54644

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 4.3 · #B03537

Vista Paint

Empower C-1094

ΔE 4.4 · #AF4642

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 5.9 · #9B2C2C

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 6.4 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 7.3 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.9 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 9.6 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 12.2 · #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

#AC3B3B

#3BABAB

Analogous

#AB3B73

#AC3B3B

#AB733B

Triadic

#AC3B3B

#3BAB3B

#3B3BAB

Split-Complementary

#AC3B3B

#3BAB73

#3B73AB

Tetradic

#AC3B3B

#73AB3B

#3BABAB

#733BAB

Monochromatic

#391414

#722727

#AC3B3B

#CB6767

#DEA0A0

Rectangle

#AC3B3B

#ABAB3B

#3BABAB

#3B3BAB

Compound

#AC3B3B

#AB733B

#3BABAB

#3B73AB

Variations

Lighter

#C65858

#CE8888

#DFBDBD

Darker

#8B2D2D

#611D1D

#391010

Saturation

#846262

#AB3B3B

#C81D1D

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

6.10:1

vs Black

3.44:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC3B3B

#7C7236

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC3B3B

#5C5C3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC3B3B

#AA4049

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Indiscreet 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

#C05947

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC3B3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE5E6C

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.

#398A8A

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: #AC3B3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC3B3B;

CSS Variable

--color-indiscreet: #AC3B3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indiscreet': '#AC3B3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC3B3B] text-[#AC3B3B]

SCSS

$indiscreet: #AC3B3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC3B3B?

#AC3B3B is Indiscreet, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC3B3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indiscreet?

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

What colors pair well with Indiscreet?

Indiscreet 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 Indiscreet?

You can download Indiscreet 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 Indiscreet?

The hex code is #AC3B3B. In RGB it's 172, 59, 59, and in HSL it's 0°, 49%, 45%.

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