REDS

Horizon Glow

#AD7171

RGB 173, 113, 113 · HSL 0°, 27%, 56% · CMYK 0, 35, 35, 32

Horizon Glow is #AD7171 in HEX — rgb(173, 113, 113), hsl(0°, 27%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 35%, 32%).

Horizon Glow pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 27%, 56%. 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#AD7171

RGB173, 113, 113

HSL0°, 27%, 56%

HSV0°, 35%, 68%

CMYK0, 35, 35, 32

Decimal11366769

CSS RGBrgb(173, 113, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 27%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Horizon Glow 1052-5

Exact match

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 1.7 · #AE7073

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 2.3 · #B27477

Vista Paint

Fresh Day C-91

ΔE 2.3 · #AD6F73

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 2.4 · #AF7074

Behr

Auburn Glaze S180-5

ΔE 3.3 · #B17874

Dulux

Dusky Haze S03E6

ΔE 3.5 · #A77372

Sherwin-Williams

Carley's Rose SW9002

ΔE 3.9 · #A87376

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.9 · #A4726D

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 5 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.6 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 13.3 · #A85953

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 15.5 · #A47D90

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.1 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 20.6 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 20.8 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#AD7171

#71ADAD

Analogous

#AD718F

#AD7171

#AD8F71

Triadic

#AD7171

#71AD71

#7171AD

Split-Complementary

#AD7171

#71AD8F

#718FAD

Tetradic

#AD7171

#8FAD71

#71ADAD

#8F71AD

Monochromatic

#543030

#854C4C

#AD7171

#C9A1A1

#E5D2D2

Rectangle

#AD7171

#ADAD71

#71ADAD

#7171AD

Compound

#AD7171

#AD8F71

#71ADAD

#718FAD

Variations

Lighter

#BD8D8D

#CBACAC

#DFD0D0

Darker

#935252

#663737

#3C2020

Saturation

#988686

#AD7171

#D64848

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

3.91:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.38:1

Deuteranopia

#AD7171

#8F8970

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD7171

#7E7E71

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD7171

#AC7376

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Horizon Glow 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

#C18170

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD7171

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE8694

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5B9898

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: #AD7171;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD7171;

CSS Variable

--color-horizon-glow: #AD7171;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'horizon-glow': '#AD7171' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD7171] text-[#AD7171]

SCSS

$horizon-glow: #AD7171;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD7171?

#AD7171 is Horizon Glow, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AD7171 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Horizon Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Horizon Glow?

Horizon Glow 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 Horizon Glow?

You can download Horizon Glow 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 Horizon Glow?

The hex code is #AD7171. In RGB it's 173, 113, 113, and in HSL it's 0°, 27%, 56%.

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