REDS

Pretty Peony

#AE6471

RGB 174, 100, 113 · HSL 349°, 31%, 54% · CMYK 0, 43, 35, 32

Pretty Peony is #AE6471 in HEX — rgb(174, 100, 113), hsl(349°, 31%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 35%, 32%).

Pretty Peony pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 31%, 54%. 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#AE6471

RGB174, 100, 113

HSL349°, 31%, 54%

HSV349°, 43%, 68%

CMYK0, 43, 35, 32

Decimal11428977

CSS RGBrgb(174, 100, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 31%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pretty Peony 1006-3B

Exact match

Behr

Hot Chili S160-5

ΔE 2.4 · #A96372

Dulux

Berry Crush S01F6

ΔE 3.2 · #AA6774

Vista Paint

Wild Berry K-697

ΔE 3.5 · #B66972

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 3.5 · #A6646F

PPG

Raspberry Ripple 18-31

ΔE 4 · #B2656C

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 4.6 · #AF6D76

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 5.1 · #A36167

Sherwin-Williams

Redbud SW6312

ΔE 5.2 · #AD5E65

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 8.5 · #BB6569

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.9 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.9 · #A85953

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.9 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 22.5 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 22.8 · #AA3E71

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#AE6471

#65AEA1

Analogous

#AE6597

#AE6471

#AE7C65

Triadic

#AE6471

#73AE65

#6573AE

Split-Complementary

#AE6471

#65AE7C

#6597AE

Tetradic

#AE6471

#97AE65

#65AEA1

#7C65AE

Monochromatic

#502A31

#824550

#AE6471

#C897A0

#E3CACE

Rectangle

#AE6471

#AEA165

#65AEA1

#6573AE

Compound

#AE6471

#AE7C65

#65AEA1

#6597AE

Variations

Lighter

#BE848F

#CBA6AD

#DFCDD0

Darker

#924A57

#66323B

#3C1C22

Saturation

#957F83

#AE6573

#D73D59

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

4.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.86:1

Deuteranopia

#AE6471

#89846F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE6471

#75756F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE6471

#AC686B

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

#C27870

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE6471

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF7D94

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.

#569489

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: #AE6471;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE6471;

CSS Variable

--color-pretty-peony: #AE6471;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pretty-peony': '#AE6471' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE6471] text-[#AE6471]

SCSS

$pretty-peony: #AE6471;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE6471?

#AE6471 is Pretty Peony, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE6471 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 #AE6471. In RGB it's 174, 100, 113, and in HSL it's 349°, 31%, 54%.

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