REDS

Vindaloo

#AE757B

RGB 174, 117, 123 · HSL 354°, 26%, 57% · CMYK 0, 33, 29, 32

Vindaloo is #AE757B in HEX — rgb(174, 117, 123), hsl(354°, 26%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 29%, 32%).

Vindaloo pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 26%, 57%. 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#AE757B

RGB174, 117, 123

HSL354°, 26%, 57%

HSV354°, 33%, 68%

CMYK0, 33, 29, 32

Decimal11433339

CSS RGBrgb(174, 117, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 26%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vindaloo S02F5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Carley's Rose SW9002

ΔE 2.5 · #A87376

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 3 · #B27477

Vista Paint

Fresh Day C-91

ΔE 3.4 · #AD6F73

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 3.5 · #A87678

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 3.5 · #AE7073

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 3.5 · #AF7074

PPG

Horizon Glow 1052-5

ΔE 4.2 · #AD7171

Behr

Smoke Bush Rose S170-5

ΔE 4.6 · #A87881

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 5.4 · #AB7D7F

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.6 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.5 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 15 · #856A73

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15.1 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.6 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 21.9 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#AE757B

#75AEA8

Analogous

#AE7597

#AE757B

#AE8C75

Triadic

#AE757B

#7BAE75

#757BAE

Split-Complementary

#AE757B

#75AE8C

#7597AE

Tetradic

#AE757B

#97AE75

#75AEA8

#8C75AE

Monochromatic

#573337

#874F55

#AE757B

#CAA5A9

#E6D5D7

Rectangle

#AE757B

#AEA875

#75AEA8

#757BAE

Compound

#AE757B

#AE8C75

#75AEA8

#7597AE

Variations

Lighter

#BE9095

#CCAFB2

#E0D2D3

Darker

#94555B

#67393E

#3C2123

Saturation

#9A898B

#AE757B

#D64C5A

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

3.73:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.63:1

Deuteranopia

#AE757B

#908C7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE757B

#81817A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE757B

#AC777A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Vindaloo 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

#C28477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE757B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF899C

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.

#5D9A94

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: #AE757B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE757B;

CSS Variable

--color-vindaloo: #AE757B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vindaloo': '#AE757B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE757B] text-[#AE757B]

SCSS

$vindaloo: #AE757B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE757B?

#AE757B is Vindaloo, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE757B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vindaloo?

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

What colors pair well with Vindaloo?

Vindaloo 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 Vindaloo?

You can download Vindaloo 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 Vindaloo?

The hex code is #AE757B. In RGB it's 174, 117, 123, and in HSL it's 354°, 26%, 57%.

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