REDS

Jupiter Brown

#AC8181

RGB 172, 129, 129 · HSL 0°, 21%, 59% · CMYK 0, 25, 25, 33

Jupiter Brown is #AC8181 in HEX — rgb(172, 129, 129), hsl(0°, 21%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 25%, 33%).

Jupiter Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 21%, 59%. 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#AC8181

RGB172, 129, 129

HSL0°, 21%, 59%

HSV0°, 25%, 67%

CMYK0, 25, 25, 33

Decimal11305345

CSS RGBrgb(172, 129, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 21%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 2 · #AB7D7F

Valspar

Plum Ribbon 1007-7C

ΔE 2.9 · #B08886

Dulux

Rosy Dawn S03E5

ΔE 3.2 · #B38180

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 4 · #AE8087

Benjamin Moore

Brown 2102-40

ΔE 4.1 · #A88079

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 4.3 · #B88484

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 4.7 · #BA8686

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 4.8 · #A87678

PPG

Ferris Wheel 1059-5

ΔE 5 · #AD7D76

Behr

Fresh Cedar MQ1-52

ΔE 5.5 · #A57D74

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6.2 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.1 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 13.5 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 17.5 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 18.8 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AC8181

#80ACAC

Analogous

#AC8096

#AC8181

#AC9680

Triadic

#AC8181

#80AC80

#8080AC

Split-Complementary

#AC8181

#80AC96

#8096AC

Tetradic

#AC8181

#96AC80

#80ACAC

#9680AC

Monochromatic

#593A3A

#885959

#AC8181

#CBAFAF

#E9DDDD

Rectangle

#AC8181

#ACAC80

#80ACAC

#8080AC

Compound

#AC8181

#AC9680

#80ACAC

#8096AC

Variations

Lighter

#BD9A9A

#CBB5B5

#E0D5D5

Darker

#935E5E

#664040

#3C2525

Saturation

#9D9090

#AC8080

#D65757

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#AC8181

#959181

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC8181

#8A8A81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC8181

#AB8284

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Jupiter Brown 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

#C08D7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC8181

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE92A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#60A0A0

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: #AC8181;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC8181;

CSS Variable

--color-jupiter-brown: #AC8181;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jupiter-brown': '#AC8181' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC8181] text-[#AC8181]

SCSS

$jupiter-brown: #AC8181;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC8181?

#AC8181 is Jupiter Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AC8181 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jupiter Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Jupiter Brown?

Jupiter Brown 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 Jupiter Brown?

You can download Jupiter Brown 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 Jupiter Brown?

The hex code is #AC8181. In RGB it's 172, 129, 129, and in HSL it's 0°, 21%, 59%.

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