REDS

Rustling Leaves

#AD6961

RGB 173, 105, 97 · HSL 6°, 32%, 53% · CMYK 0, 39, 44, 32

Rustling Leaves is #AD6961 in HEX — rgb(173, 105, 97), hsl(6°, 32%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 44%, 32%).

Rustling Leaves pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 6°, 32%, 53%. 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#AD6961

RGB173, 105, 97

HSL6°, 32%, 53%

HSV6°, 44%, 68%

CMYK0, 39, 44, 32

Decimal11364705

CSS RGBrgb(173, 105, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 32%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Valspar

Kitchen Tile Red 2002-5B

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Sherwin-Williams

Reddish SW6319

ΔE 4.1 · #B56966

PPG

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ΔE 4.7 · #AB6057

Vista Paint

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Hallman-Lindsay

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Kilz

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ΔE 6.4 · #C0786D

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IKEA

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ΔE 7.3 · #A85953

Dunn-Edwards

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Dutch Boy

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RAL

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ΔE 14.6 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14.7 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.8 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#AD6961

#61A6AE

Analogous

#AE617F

#AD6961

#AE8F61

Triadic

#AD6961

#61AE68

#6861AE

Split-Complementary

#AD6961

#61AE8F

#617FAE

Tetradic

#AD6961

#7FAE61

#61A6AE

#8F61AE

Monochromatic

#4D2C28

#804842

#AD6961

#C89993

#E2C9C6

Rectangle

#AD6961

#A6AE61

#61A6AE

#6861AE

Compound

#AD6961

#AE8F61

#61A6AE

#617FAE

Variations

Lighter

#BE8780

#CBA7A4

#DECECC

Darker

#904F48

#643530

#3B1F1B

Saturation

#937E7C

#AE6861

#D64838

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

4.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.97:1

Deuteranopia

#AD6961

#8C855F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD6961

#787862

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD6961

#AC6A6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rustling Leaves 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

#C17B64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD6961

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE8088

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#548C92

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: #AD6961;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD6961;

CSS Variable

--color-rustling-leaves: #AD6961;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustling-leaves': '#AD6961' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD6961] text-[#AD6961]

SCSS

$rustling-leaves: #AD6961;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD6961?

#AD6961 is Rustling Leaves, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AD6961 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustling Leaves?

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

What colors pair well with Rustling Leaves?

Rustling Leaves 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 Rustling Leaves?

You can download Rustling Leaves 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 Rustling Leaves?

The hex code is #AD6961. In RGB it's 173, 105, 97, and in HSL it's 6°, 32%, 53%.

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