REDS

Orchestra of Red

#AE230E

RGB 174, 35, 14 · HSL 8°, 85%, 37% · CMYK 0, 80, 92, 32

Orchestra of Red is #AE230E in HEX — rgb(174, 35, 14), hsl(8°, 85%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 92%, 32%).

Orchestra of Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 85%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AE230E

RGB174, 35, 14

HSL8°, 85%, 37%

HSV8°, 92%, 68%

CMYK0, 80, 92, 32

Decimal11412238

CSS RGBrgb(174, 35, 14)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 85%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glowing Firelight S-G-200

ΔE 5.2 · #BD2E1E

RAL

Flame Red 3000

ΔE 6.7 · #AF2B1E

Dulux

Cartoon Red SB7D8

ΔE 9.7 · #CE3C27

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 10.1 · #B53B26

Vista Paint

Red Red K-1219

ΔE 10.4 · #C4342D

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 11.3 · #C0402E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 12.3 · #B8352E

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 14.1 · #BF2D32

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 14.2 · #CE4E35

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 14.5 · #D0252F

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 16.8 · #DA5838

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 16.9 · #B83236

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 17.4 · #C9543A

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 17.6 · #D24B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.6 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 21.2 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#AE230E

#0E99AF

Analogous

#AF0E49

#AE230E

#AF740E

Triadic

#AE230E

#0EAF24

#240EAF

Split-Complementary

#AE230E

#0EAF74

#0E49AF

Tetradic

#AE230E

#49AF0E

#0E99AF

#740EAF

Monochromatic

#210703

#681508

#AE230E

#ED381D

#F27663

Rectangle

#AE230E

#99AF0E

#0E99AF

#240EAF

Compound

#AE230E

#AF740E

#0E99AF

#0E49AF

Variations

Lighter

#EA3013

#E46C59

#E8AEA5

Darker

#8F1A08

#641003

#3C0901

Saturation

#764D46

#AF240E

#B61E07

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

6.89:1

vs Black

3.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AE230E

#7A6D00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE230E

#535312

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE230E

#AC2A39

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Orchestra of Red 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

#C24726

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE230E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF4C4A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#167B8A

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #AE230E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE230E;

CSS Variable

--color-orchestra-of-red: #AE230E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchestra-of-red': '#AE230E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE230E] text-[#AE230E]

SCSS

$orchestra-of-red: #AE230E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE230E?

#AE230E is Orchestra of Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE230E warm or cool?

Orchestra of Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orchestra of Red?

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

What colors pair well with Orchestra of Red?

Orchestra of Red 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 Orchestra of Red?

You can download Orchestra of Red 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 Orchestra of Red?

The hex code is #AE230E. In RGB it's 174, 35, 14, and in HSL it's 8°, 85%, 37%.

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