REDS

Prairie Poppy

#AE5F55

RGB 174, 95, 85 · HSL 7°, 35%, 51% · CMYK 0, 45, 51, 32

Prairie Poppy is #AE5F55 in HEX — rgb(174, 95, 85), hsl(7°, 35%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 51%, 32%).

Prairie Poppy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 35%, 51%. 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#AE5F55

RGB174, 95, 85

HSL7°, 35%, 51%

HSV7°, 51%, 68%

CMYK0, 45, 51, 32

Decimal11427669

CSS RGBrgb(174, 95, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 35%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 0.4 · #AD5E54

PPG

Pizza Pie 1058-6

ΔE 2.1 · #AB6057

Behr

Chimayo Red QE-04

ΔE 2.2 · #B06459

Sherwin-Williams

Foxy SW6333

ΔE 2.4 · #A85E53

Benjamin Moore

Covered CC-126

ΔE 2.6 · #A65A4F

Vista Paint

Ginger Jar K-1122

ΔE 2.7 · #B5665B

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 2.7 · #B45F56

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 3 · #A85953

Hallman-Lindsay

Poppy Prose 65

ΔE 3.1 · #AE605B

Valspar

Rare Sienna 2010-7

ΔE 3.1 · #A7584C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 4.5 · #A15A4D

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 4.7 · #A65754

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 8.3 · #AA5842

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.2 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 12.5 · #C27355

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 12.9 · #D36E70

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

#AE5F55

#56A4AE

Analogous

#AE5678

#AE5F55

#AE8C56

Triadic

#AE5F55

#56AE61

#6156AE

Split-Complementary

#AE5F55

#56AE8C

#5678AE

Tetradic

#AE5F55

#78AE56

#56A4AE

#8C56AE

Monochromatic

#482723

#7C433C

#AE5F55

#C7918A

#E0C2BE

Rectangle

#AE5F55

#A4AE56

#56A4AE

#6156AE

Compound

#AE5F55

#AE8C56

#56A4AE

#5678AE

Variations

Lighter

#BE8078

#CAA39E

#DECBC9

Darker

#8E4B42

#63322C

#3A1D19

Saturation

#8F7875

#AE6156

#D6412E

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

4.60:1

vs Black

4.57:1

Deuteranopia

#AE5F55

#898053

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE5F55

#727256

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE5F55

#AD6066

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Prairie Poppy 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

#C2745B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE5F55

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF797F

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.

#4E888F

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: #AE5F55;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE5F55;

CSS Variable

--color-prairie-poppy: #AE5F55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prairie-poppy': '#AE5F55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE5F55] text-[#AE5F55]

SCSS

$prairie-poppy: #AE5F55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE5F55?

#AE5F55 is Prairie Poppy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE5F55 warm or cool?

Prairie Poppy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prairie Poppy?

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

What colors pair well with Prairie Poppy?

Prairie Poppy 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 Prairie Poppy?

You can download Prairie Poppy 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 Prairie Poppy?

The hex code is #AE5F55. In RGB it's 174, 95, 85, and in HSL it's 7°, 35%, 51%.

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