REDS
Aniline Red
#AF405B
Aniline Red pulls into the balanced end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 46%, 47%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Aniline Red 1350
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
Build a palette around Aniline Red
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AF405B?
#AF405B is Aniline Red, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #AF405B warm or cool?
Aniline Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Aniline Red?
Aniline Red works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Aniline Red?
Aniline Red 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 Aniline Red?
You can download Aniline 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 RGB value of #AF405B?
#AF405B converts to RGB 175, 64, 91.