REDS
Colonial Brick
#AE6557
Reading mid-tone, Colonial Brick lands in the reds family at HSL 10°, 35%, 51%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Colonial Brick 2093-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AE6557?
#AE6557 is Colonial Brick, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #AE6557 warm or cool?
Colonial Brick reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Colonial Brick?
Colonial Brick works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Colonial Brick?
Colonial Brick pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Colonial Brick?
You can download Colonial Brick 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 RGB value of #AE6557?
#AE6557 converts to RGB 174, 101, 87.