REDS

Mars Red

#AE7D6F

RGB 174, 125, 111 · HSL 13°, 28%, 56% · CMYK 0, 28, 36, 32

Mars Red is #AE7D6F in HEX — rgb(174, 125, 111), hsl(13°, 28%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 36%, 32%).

Mars Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#AE7D6F

RGB174, 125, 111

HSL13°, 28%, 56%

HSV13°, 36%, 68%

CMYK0, 28, 36, 32

Decimal11435375

CSS RGBrgb(174, 125, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 28%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mars Red PPU2-11

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Earth S07D6

ΔE 1.7 · #B08172

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 1.9 · #B38070

Benjamin Moore

Drenched 1182

ΔE 2.3 · #A77869

PPG

Big Cypress 1062-5

ΔE 4 · #B98675

Valspar

Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C

ΔE 4.7 · #BB897C

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 4.9 · #A57D69

Sherwin-Williams

Moroccan Brown SW6060

ΔE 6.1 · #9D7868

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's Eve 120

ΔE 6.3 · #A97069

Vista Paint

Summer's Eve C-119

ΔE 6.4 · #A86F67

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.7 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.1 · #A0837F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 17.1 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 17.8 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AE7D6F

#6FA1AE

Analogous

#AE6F81

#AE7D6F

#AE9C6F

Triadic

#AE7D6F

#6FAE7D

#7D6FAE

Split-Complementary

#AE7D6F

#6FAE9C

#6F81AE

Tetradic

#AE7D6F

#81AE6F

#6FA1AE

#9C6FAE

Monochromatic

#553830

#86584B

#AE7D6F

#CAA9A0

#E5D6D1

Rectangle

#AE7D6F

#A1AE6F

#6FA1AE

#7D6FAE

Compound

#AE7D6F

#AE9C6F

#6FA1AE

#6F81AE

Variations

Lighter

#BE978C

#CCB3AC

#DFD3D0

Darker

#945F51

#674136

#3C251F

Saturation

#988985

#AE7D6F

#D76647

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.96:1

Deuteranopia

#AE7D6F

#968F6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE7D6F

#878771

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE7D6F

#AD7C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mars Red 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

#C28A6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE7D6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF8F93

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.

#5B8B98

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: #AE7D6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE7D6F;

CSS Variable

--color-mars-red: #AE7D6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mars-red': '#AE7D6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE7D6F] text-[#AE7D6F]

SCSS

$mars-red: #AE7D6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE7D6F?

#AE7D6F is Mars Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE7D6F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mars Red?

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

What colors pair well with Mars Red?

Mars Red 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 Mars Red?

You can download Mars Red 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 Mars Red?

The hex code is #AE7D6F. In RGB it's 174, 125, 111, and in HSL it's 13°, 28%, 56%.

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