REDS

Eye of Newt

#AE3D3B

RGB 174, 61, 59 · HSL 1°, 49%, 46% · CMYK 0, 65, 66, 32

Eye of Newt is #AE3D3B in HEX — rgb(174, 61, 59), hsl(1°, 49%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 66%, 32%).

Eye of Newt pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 49%, 46%. 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#AE3D3B

RGB174, 61, 59

HSL1°, 49%, 46%

HSV1°, 66%, 68%

CMYK0, 65, 66, 32

Decimal11418939

CSS RGBrgb(174, 61, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 49%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eye Of Newt S04F8

ΔE 1.9 · #AE3B3D

Behr

Winter Poinsettia HDC-WR14-10

ΔE 1.9 · #AE3B3D

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 2 · #AF413B

Benjamin Moore

Chili 2004-20

ΔE 2.2 · #B24141

PPG

Red Gumball 1187-7

ΔE 3.1 · #AC3A3E

Sherwin-Williams

Tanager SW6601

ΔE 3.2 · #A43834

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 3.4 · #B54644

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 4.1 · #B03537

Vista Paint

Empower C-1094

ΔE 4.2 · #AF4642

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 4.6 · #AE373F

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 5.7 · #B44C43

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 6.4 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.8 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 9 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 11.7 · #9B3821

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#AE3D3B

#3CADAF

Analogous

#AF3C73

#AE3D3B

#AF773C

Triadic

#AE3D3B

#3CAF3E

#3E3CAF

Split-Complementary

#AE3D3B

#3CAF77

#3C73AF

Tetradic

#AE3D3B

#73AF3C

#3CADAF

#773CAF

Monochromatic

#3D1515

#762A28

#AE3D3B

#CC6C6B

#E0A5A4

Rectangle

#AE3D3B

#ADAF3C

#3CADAF

#3E3CAF

Compound

#AE3D3B

#AF773C

#3CADAF

#3C73AF

Variations

Lighter

#C75D5B

#CF8B8A

#DFBFBE

Darker

#8E2F2E

#631F1E

#3B1110

Saturation

#876564

#AF3E3C

#CD211E

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

5.95:1

vs Black

3.53:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AE3D3B

#7E7436

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE3D3B

#5D5D3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE3D3B

#AC424A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Eye of Newt 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

#C25A47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE3D3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF5F6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3A8C8D

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: #AE3D3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE3D3B;

CSS Variable

--color-eye-of-newt: #AE3D3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eye-of-newt': '#AE3D3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE3D3B] text-[#AE3D3B]

SCSS

$eye-of-newt: #AE3D3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE3D3B?

#AE3D3B is Eye of Newt, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE3D3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Eye of Newt?

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

What colors pair well with Eye of Newt?

Eye of Newt 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 Eye of Newt?

You can download Eye of Newt 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 Eye of Newt?

The hex code is #AE3D3B. In RGB it's 174, 61, 59, and in HSL it's 1°, 49%, 46%.

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