REDS

Spanish Rose Shadow

#AE7073

RGB 174, 112, 115 · HSL 357°, 28%, 56% · CMYK 0, 36, 34, 32

Spanish Rose Shadow is #AE7073 in HEX — rgb(174, 112, 115), hsl(357°, 28%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 34%, 32%).

Spanish Rose Shadow pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 28%, 56%. 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#AE7073

RGB174, 112, 115

HSL357°, 28%, 56%

HSV357°, 36%, 68%

CMYK0, 36, 34, 32

Decimal11432051

CSS RGBrgb(174, 112, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 28%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fresh Day C-91

ΔE 0.7 · #AD6F73

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 0.7 · #AF7074

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 1.5 · #B27477

PPG

Horizon Glow 1052-5

ΔE 1.7 · #AD7171

Dulux

Vindaloo S02F5

ΔE 3.5 · #AE757B

Sherwin-Williams

Carley's Rose SW9002

ΔE 4 · #A87376

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

ΔE 4.7 · #BC7B7F

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 5.4 · #A87678

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 5.8 · #A36167

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.1 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 13.4 · #A85953

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.9 · #A47D90

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.9 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 21.5 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#AE7073

#6FAEAB

Analogous

#AE6F92

#AE7073

#AE8C6F

Triadic

#AE7073

#73AE6F

#6F73AE

Split-Complementary

#AE7073

#6FAE8C

#6F92AE

Tetradic

#AE7073

#92AE6F

#6FAEAB

#8C6FAE

Monochromatic

#553032

#864B4E

#AE7073

#CAA0A2

#E5D1D2

Rectangle

#AE7073

#AEAB6F

#6FAEAB

#6F73AE

Compound

#AE7073

#AE8C6F

#6FAEAB

#6F92AE

Variations

Lighter

#BE8C8F

#CCACAD

#DFD0D1

Darker

#945154

#673639

#3C1F20

Saturation

#988586

#AE6F73

#D7474E

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

3.91:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.36:1

Deuteranopia

#AE7073

#8F8972

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE7073

#7D7D73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE7073

#AC7275

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Spanish Rose Shadow 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

#C28171

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE7073

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF8696

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5B9895

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: #AE7073;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE7073;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish-rose-shadow: #AE7073;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish-rose-shadow': '#AE7073' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE7073] text-[#AE7073]

SCSS

$spanish-rose-shadow: #AE7073;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE7073?

#AE7073 is Spanish Rose Shadow, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE7073 warm or cool?

Spanish Rose Shadow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spanish Rose Shadow?

Spanish Rose Shadow works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Spanish Rose Shadow?

Spanish Rose Shadow 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 Spanish Rose Shadow?

You can download Spanish Rose Shadow 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 Spanish Rose Shadow?

The hex code is #AE7073. In RGB it's 174, 112, 115, and in HSL it's 357°, 28%, 56%.

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