REDS

Pretty Peony

#AE5D6D

RGB 174, 93, 109 · HSL 348°, 33%, 52% · CMYK 0, 47, 37, 32

Pretty Peony is #AE5D6D in HEX — rgb(174, 93, 109), hsl(348°, 33%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 37%, 32%).

Pretty Peony pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 33%, 52%. 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#AE5D6D

RGB174, 93, 109

HSL348°, 33%, 52%

HSV348°, 47%, 68%

CMYK0, 47, 37, 32

Decimal11427181

CSS RGBrgb(174, 93, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 33%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Heart's Content 1050-6

ΔE 2.8 · #A9586C

Behr

Sensuous MQ1-6

ΔE 3.6 · #B45B6B

Valspar

Pretty Peony 1006-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #AE6471

Dulux

Hot Flamingo S01G7

ΔE 4.4 · #B35968

Sherwin-Williams

Redbud SW6312

ΔE 5 · #AD5E65

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 5.4 · #B66972

Dunn-Edwards

Candied Apple DE5054

ΔE 5.5 · #B95B6D

Benjamin Moore

Gypsy 2085-30

ΔE 6 · #A74F5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 6.7 · #A6646F

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 7.5 · #A36167

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 9.7 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 10 · #994A50

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.1 · #A25877

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.2 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 19.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22.4 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#AE5D6D

#5CAD9D

Analogous

#AD5C95

#AE5D6D

#AD745C

Triadic

#AE5D6D

#6CAD5C

#5C6CAD

Split-Complementary

#AE5D6D

#5CAD74

#5C95AD

Tetradic

#AE5D6D

#95AD5C

#5CAD9D

#745CAD

Monochromatic

#4B262D

#7D3F4C

#AE5D6D

#C78F9A

#E0C2C8

Rectangle

#AE5D6D

#AD9D5C

#5CAD9D

#5C6CAD

Compound

#AE5D6D

#AD745C

#5CAD9D

#5C95AD

Variations

Lighter

#BD7D8A

#CAA1A9

#DECACE

Darker

#8F4554

#632E39

#3B1A21

Saturation

#91787D

#AD5C6C

#D63354

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

4.58:1

vs Black

4.59:1

Deuteranopia

#AE5D6D

#86816B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE5D6D

#70706B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE5D6D

#AC6265

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pretty Peony 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

#C2726D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE5D6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF7791

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#519084

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: #AE5D6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE5D6D;

CSS Variable

--color-pretty-peony: #AE5D6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pretty-peony': '#AE5D6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE5D6D] text-[#AE5D6D]

SCSS

$pretty-peony: #AE5D6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE5D6D?

#AE5D6D is Pretty Peony, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE5D6D warm or cool?

Pretty Peony reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pretty Peony?

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

What colors pair well with Pretty Peony?

Pretty Peony 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 Pretty Peony?

You can download Pretty Peony 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 Pretty Peony?

The hex code is #AE5D6D. In RGB it's 174, 93, 109, and in HSL it's 348°, 33%, 52%.

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