REDS

Desert Willow

#AD9497

RGB 173, 148, 151 · HSL 353°, 13%, 63% · CMYK 0, 14, 13, 32

Desert Willow is #AD9497 in HEX — rgb(173, 148, 151), hsl(353°, 13%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 13%, 32%).

Desert Willow pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 13%, 63%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AD9497

RGB173, 148, 151

HSL353°, 13%, 63%

HSV353°, 14%, 68%

CMYK0, 14, 13, 32

Decimal11375767

CSS RGBrgb(173, 148, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 13%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Willow 180F-4

Exact match

Dulux

Hazy Rose S04C4

ΔE 2.5 · #B39797

Vista Paint

Luberon K-1163

ΔE 3.3 · #A49191

PPG

Tawny Mushroom 1054-5

ΔE 3.4 · #B39997

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 3.6 · #A68E96

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka CC-6

ΔE 3.9 · #A38A8C

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Hollow DE6046

ΔE 4.1 · #A88E8B

Sherwin-Williams

Orchid SW0071

ΔE 4.6 · #BC9C9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Lockhart 98

ΔE 6 · #BE9AA2

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 7.1 · #B0909F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.6 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 7.7 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 8.7 · #9E9893

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 10 · #9C9C9C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 11.2 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#AD9497

#94ADAA

Analogous

#AD94A4

#AD9497

#AD9E94

Triadic

#AD9497

#97AD94

#9497AD

Split-Complementary

#AD9497

#94AD9E

#94A4AD

Tetradic

#AD9497

#A4AD94

#94ADAA

#9E94AD

Monochromatic

#5F494C

#8A6A6E

#AD9497

#CEC0C1

#EFEBEB

Rectangle

#AD9497

#ADAA94

#94ADAA

#9497AD

Compound

#AD9497

#AD9E94

#94ADAA

#94A4AD

Variations

Lighter

#BDAAAC

#CDC0C2

#E1DBDC

Darker

#926F73

#654C4F

#3B2C2E

Saturation

#A49D9E

#AD9497

#D66B78

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AD9497

#9F9D97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD9497

#999997

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD9497

#AC9596

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Desert Willow 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

#C19C8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD9497

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA1B1

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6BA69F

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: #AD9497;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD9497;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-willow: #AD9497;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-willow': '#AD9497' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD9497] text-[#AD9497]

SCSS

$desert-willow: #AD9497;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9497?

#AD9497 is Desert Willow, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #AD9497 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Willow?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Willow?

Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow?

You can download Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow?

The hex code is #AD9497. In RGB it's 173, 148, 151, and in HSL it's 353°, 13%, 63%.

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