REDS

Trolley Dash

#AE5F51

RGB 174, 95, 81 · HSL 9°, 36%, 50% · CMYK 0, 45, 53, 32

Trolley Dash is #AE5F51 in HEX — rgb(174, 95, 81), hsl(9°, 36%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 53%, 32%).

Trolley Dash pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 36%, 50%. 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#AE5F51

RGB174, 95, 81

HSL9°, 36%, 50%

HSV9°, 53%, 68%

CMYK0, 45, 53, 32

Decimal11427665

CSS RGBrgb(174, 95, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 36%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 2.3 · #AD5E54

Benjamin Moore

Sedona 2174-30

ΔE 2.4 · #AC614F

Valspar

Rare Sienna 2010-7

ΔE 2.8 · #A7584C

PPG

Wright Deep Rust FLLW370

ΔE 2.9 · #AE6456

Behr

Chimayo Red QE-04

ΔE 3.2 · #B06459

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 3.3 · #B45F56

Sherwin-Williams

Foxy SW6333

ΔE 3.3 · #A85E53

Vista Paint

Ginger Jar K-1122

ΔE 3.4 · #B5665B

Hallman-Lindsay

Angelic Choir 58

ΔE 3.9 · #B8665C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 4.6 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 4.8 · #A85953

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.2 · #AA5842

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 6.6 · #A65754

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 10.8 · #C27355

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.9 · #9A4039

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 12.3 · #B44C43

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

#AE5F51

#52A0AD

Analogous

#AD5272

#AE5F51

#AD8D52

Triadic

#AE5F51

#52AD5F

#5F52AD

Split-Complementary

#AE5F51

#52AD8D

#5272AD

Tetradic

#AE5F51

#72AD52

#52A0AD

#8D52AD

Monochromatic

#452621

#794339

#AE5F51

#C68F86

#DEBFBA

Rectangle

#AE5F51

#A0AD52

#52A0AD

#5F52AD

Compound

#AE5F51

#AD8D52

#52A0AD

#5272AD

Variations

Lighter

#BE7F74

#CAA29B

#DECBC7

Darker

#8D4B3F

#62332A

#3A1D18

Saturation

#8D7672

#AD5F52

#D64329

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

4.61:1

vs Black

4.56:1

Deuteranopia

#AE5F51

#89804F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE5F51

#727253

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE5F51

#AD5F65

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Trolley Dash 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

#C27458

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE5F51

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF797C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4B848E

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: #AE5F51;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE5F51;

CSS Variable

--color-trolley-dash: #AE5F51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'trolley-dash': '#AE5F51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE5F51] text-[#AE5F51]

SCSS

$trolley-dash: #AE5F51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE5F51?

#AE5F51 is Trolley Dash, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE5F51 warm or cool?

Trolley Dash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Trolley Dash?

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

What colors pair well with Trolley Dash?

Trolley Dash 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 Trolley Dash?

You can download Trolley Dash 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 Trolley Dash?

The hex code is #AE5F51. In RGB it's 174, 95, 81, and in HSL it's 9°, 36%, 50%.

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