REDS

Santa

#AC605F

RGB 172, 96, 95 · HSL 1°, 32%, 52% · CMYK 0, 44, 45, 33

Santa is #AC605F in HEX — rgb(172, 96, 95), hsl(1°, 32%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 45%, 33%).

Santa pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 32%, 52%. 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#AC605F

RGB172, 96, 95

HSL1°, 32%, 52%

HSV1°, 45%, 67%

CMYK0, 44, 45, 33

Decimal11296863

CSS RGBrgb(172, 96, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 32%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Santa 1287

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Poppy Prose 65

ΔE 2.7 · #AE605B

PPG

Sienna Red 1057-6

ΔE 2.9 · #B1635E

Dulux

Kelburn NZ10E3

ΔE 3.1 · #A85C60

Vista Paint

Poppy Prose C-64

ΔE 3.3 · #AC5D58

Sherwin-Williams

Reddish SW6319

ΔE 3.5 · #B56966

Valspar

Deep Rose 2001-3A

ΔE 3.7 · #AC595A

Behr

Drama Queen MQ1-11

ΔE 3.8 · #B86666

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 4.6 · #A85953

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 5.4 · #BB6569

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 5.9 · #AD5E54

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.5 · #A15A4D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 13 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 13.9 · #AA5842

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 16.3 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#AC605F

#5DAAAC

Analogous

#AC5D83

#AC605F

#AC865D

Triadic

#AC605F

#5DAC5F

#5F5DAC

Split-Complementary

#AC605F

#5DAC86

#5D83AC

Tetradic

#AC605F

#83AC5D

#5DAAAC

#865DAC

Monochromatic

#4A2726

#7D4140

#AC605F

#C69190

#E0C3C2

Rectangle

#AC605F

#AAAC5D

#5DAAAC

#5F5DAC

Compound

#AC605F

#AC865D

#5DAAAC

#5D83AC

Variations

Lighter

#BC7F7E

#CAA2A2

#DECBCB

Darker

#8E4846

#63302F

#3A1B1B

Saturation

#907979

#AC5F5D

#D53734

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

4.57:1

vs Black

4.59:1

Deuteranopia

#AC605F

#88805D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC605F

#72725F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC605F

#AA6267

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Santa 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

#C07562

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC605F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7A87

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.

#528E8F

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: #AC605F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC605F;

CSS Variable

--color-santa: #AC605F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'santa': '#AC605F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC605F] text-[#AC605F]

SCSS

$santa: #AC605F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC605F?

#AC605F is Santa, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC605F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Santa?

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

What colors pair well with Santa?

Santa 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 Santa?

You can download Santa 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 Santa?

The hex code is #AC605F. In RGB it's 172, 96, 95, and in HSL it's 1°, 32%, 52%.

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