REDS

Grenadine

#AC545E

RGB 172, 84, 94 · HSL 353°, 35%, 50% · CMYK 0, 51, 45, 33

Grenadine is #AC545E in HEX — rgb(172, 84, 94), hsl(353°, 35%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 45%, 33%).

Grenadine pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 35%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#AC545E

RGB172, 84, 94

HSL353°, 35%, 50%

HSV353°, 51%, 67%

CMYK0, 51, 45, 33

Decimal11293790

CSS RGBrgb(172, 84, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 35%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Grenadine 1051-6

Exact match

Valspar

Sienna Dust 1007-3A

ΔE 2.7 · #B45762

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2085-30

ΔE 3.2 · #A74F5E

Dulux

Hot Flamingo S01G7

ΔE 3.7 · #B35968

Dunn-Edwards

Merlot DE5055

ΔE 3.7 · #A44A56

Behr

Powder Room PPU1-7

ΔE 4.5 · #A14D52

Sherwin-Williams

Redbud SW6312

ΔE 4.9 · #AD5E65

Hallman-Lindsay

The Ego Has Landed 1096

ΔE 5 · #A75455

Vista Paint

Temptress C-1143

ΔE 5.6 · #BD5D6B

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 6.3 · #994A50

Kilz

Cinnamon Apple LA140-02

ΔE 7.5 · #9A5153

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 8.1 · #B34C53

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13.1 · #D36E70

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.1 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 16.7 · #942A35

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 17.5 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#AC545E

#53ACA2

Analogous

#AC538A

#AC545E

#AC7553

Triadic

#AC545E

#5DAC53

#535DAC

Split-Complementary

#AC545E

#53AC75

#538AAC

Tetradic

#AC545E

#8AAC53

#53ACA2

#7553AC

Monochromatic

#452125

#783A41

#AC545E

#C5878E

#DEBABE

Rectangle

#AC545E

#ACA253

#53ACA2

#535DAC

Compound

#AC545E

#AC7553

#53ACA2

#538AAC

Variations

Lighter

#BD757E

#C99CA1

#DDC7CA

Darker

#8B4149

#612B31

#39181C

Saturation

#8D7275

#AC535D

#D6293E

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

5.02:1

vs Black

4.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC545E

#827C5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC545E

#6A6A5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC545E

#AA595D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Grenadine 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

#C06C62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC545E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7186

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#4C8D85

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #AC545E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC545E;

CSS Variable

--color-grenadine: #AC545E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grenadine': '#AC545E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC545E] text-[#AC545E]

SCSS

$grenadine: #AC545E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC545E?

#AC545E is Grenadine, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC545E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grenadine?

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

What colors pair well with Grenadine?

Grenadine 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 Grenadine?

You can download Grenadine 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 Grenadine?

The hex code is #AC545E. In RGB it's 172, 84, 94, and in HSL it's 353°, 35%, 50%.

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