REDS

Rooibos Tea

#AE3C29

RGB 174, 60, 41 · HSL 9°, 62%, 42% · CMYK 0, 66, 76, 32

Rooibos Tea is #AE3C29 in HEX — rgb(174, 60, 41), hsl(9°, 62%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 76%, 32%).

Rooibos Tea pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 62%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AE3C29

RGB174, 60, 41

HSL9°, 62%, 42%

HSV9°, 76%, 68%

CMYK0, 66, 76, 32

Decimal11418665

CSS RGBrgb(174, 60, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 62%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

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Dutch Boy

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Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 4.6 · #B73B28

Benjamin Moore

Paper CSP-1150

ΔE 4.7 · #AC4031

Behr

Falling Leaves S-H-240

ΔE 4.8 · #A3391E

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 5.9 · #B44B34

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

ΔE 7.2 · #C44538

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7.2 · #BD413A

Hallman-Lindsay

Chuckles 1089

ΔE 7.4 · #BF413A

RAL

Carmine Red 3002

ΔE 7.8 · #A2231D

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 8.3 · #BC5339

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 9.1 · #AF413B

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 9.7 · #B03537

Valspar

Lovely Love Song 2009-4

ΔE 9.8 · #C34B44

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 11.1 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.3 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#AE3C29

#299AAE

Analogous

#AE2957

#AE3C29

#AE7F29

Triadic

#AE3C29

#29AE3D

#3D29AE

Split-Complementary

#AE3C29

#29AE7F

#2957AE

Tetradic

#AE3C29

#57AE29

#299AAE

#7F29AE

Monochromatic

#32110C

#70271A

#AE3C29

#D5624D

#E4998B

Rectangle

#AE3C29

#9AAE29

#299AAE

#3D29AE

Compound

#AE3C29

#AE7F29

#299AAE

#2957AE

Variations

Lighter

#D2553F

#D58677

#E2BCB5

Darker

#8D2F1E

#631F13

#3B110A

Saturation

#7F5D57

#AE3D29

#C22E14

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

6.04:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AE3C29

#7F7321

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE3C29

#5D5D2C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE3C29

#AC3F49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Rooibos Tea 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

#C25A3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE3C29

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF5F5E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#2B7D8B

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: #AE3C29;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE3C29;

CSS Variable

--color-rooibos-tea: #AE3C29;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rooibos-tea': '#AE3C29' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE3C29] text-[#AE3C29]

SCSS

$rooibos-tea: #AE3C29;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE3C29?

#AE3C29 is Rooibos Tea, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE3C29 warm or cool?

Rooibos Tea reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rooibos Tea?

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

What colors pair well with Rooibos Tea?

Rooibos Tea 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 Rooibos Tea?

You can download Rooibos Tea 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 Rooibos Tea?

The hex code is #AE3C29. In RGB it's 174, 60, 41, and in HSL it's 9°, 62%, 42%.

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