REDS

Dragons

#AC4931

RGB 172, 73, 49 · HSL 12°, 56%, 43% · CMYK 0, 58, 72, 33

Dragons is #AC4931 in HEX — rgb(172, 73, 49), hsl(12°, 56%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 72%, 33%).

Dragons pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 56%, 43%. 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#AC4931

RGB172, 73, 49

HSL12°, 56%, 43%

HSV12°, 72%, 67%

CMYK0, 58, 72, 33

Decimal11290929

CSS RGBrgb(172, 73, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 56%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dragons CW-320

Exact match

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 1.3 · #AA4832

Dulux

Red Terra S06H9

ΔE 2.9 · #AD4430

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 2.9 · #B44B34

Behr

Rusty Gate M200-7

ΔE 4 · #AC4D39

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 4.4 · #A94E37

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 5.1 · #BC5339

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 6.3 · #B95543

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 6.4 · #9B3821

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 7.1 · #BA5B3A

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 7.8 · #B35943

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 7.9 · #9D3A2F

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 8.3 · #B44C43

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9 · #BA4133

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 10 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.7 · #BD413A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#AC4931

#3092AB

Analogous

#AB3055

#AC4931

#AB8630

Triadic

#AC4931

#30AB49

#4930AB

Split-Complementary

#AC4931

#30AB86

#3055AB

Tetradic

#AC4931

#55AB30

#3092AB

#8630AB

Monochromatic

#34160F

#6F2F1F

#AC4931

#D07058

#E1A394

Rectangle

#AC4931

#92AB30

#3092AB

#4930AB

Compound

#AC4931

#AB8630

#3092AB

#3055AB

Variations

Lighter

#CC644A

#D18F7E

#E0C0B8

Darker

#8B3924

#612617

#3A160C

Saturation

#80635B

#AB4930

#C33A18

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

5.60:1

vs Black

3.75:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC4931

#81762B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC4931

#636335

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC4931

#AB4A52

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dragons 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

#C06340

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC4931

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE6864

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#31788A

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: #AC4931;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC4931;

CSS Variable

--color-dragons: #AC4931;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dragons': '#AC4931' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC4931] text-[#AC4931]

SCSS

$dragons: #AC4931;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC4931?

#AC4931 is Dragons, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC4931 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dragons?

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

What colors pair well with Dragons?

Dragons 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 Dragons?

You can download Dragons 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 Dragons?

The hex code is #AC4931. In RGB it's 172, 73, 49, and in HSL it's 12°, 56%, 43%.

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