REDS

Glitzy Red

#AF413B

RGB 175, 65, 59 · HSL 3°, 50%, 46% · CMYK 0, 63, 66, 31

Glitzy Red is #AF413B in HEX — rgb(175, 65, 59), hsl(3°, 50%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 66%, 31%).

Glitzy Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 50%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AF413B

RGB175, 65, 59

HSL3°, 50%, 46%

HSV3°, 66%, 69%

CMYK0, 63, 66, 31

Decimal11485499

CSS RGBrgb(175, 65, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 50%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Shy 2007-20

ΔE 1.5 · #AF4239

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 2.5 · #AA423A

Dulux

Cherry Race S05G9

ΔE 2.9 · #A63D37

Sherwin-Williams

Red Tomato SW6607

ΔE 3.3 · #B24743

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 3.3 · #B54644

Vista Paint

Empower C-1094

ΔE 3.6 · #AF4642

Behr

Winter Poinsettia HDC-WR14-10

ΔE 3.8 · #AE3B3D

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 4.2 · #B44C43

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 5.2 · #BE4948

Kilz

Bang LH160

ΔE 5.5 · #B03537

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 5.7 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.8 · #BD413A

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 7.3 · #9B2C2C

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 8.2 · #BA4133

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 10.6 · #9B3821

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#AF413B

#3BAAB0

Analogous

#B03B6F

#AF413B

#B07B3B

Triadic

#AF413B

#3BB041

#413BB0

Split-Complementary

#AF413B

#3BB07B

#3B6FB0

Tetradic

#AF413B

#6FB03B

#3BAAB0

#7B3BB0

Monochromatic

#3D1614

#772B28

#AF413B

#CD6F6A

#E0A6A3

Rectangle

#AF413B

#AAB03B

#3BAAB0

#413BB0

Compound

#AF413B

#B07B3B

#3BAAB0

#3B6FB0

Variations

Lighter

#C85F5A

#CF8D89

#E0C0BE

Darker

#8F322D

#64211D

#3B1210

Saturation

#876564

#B0413B

#CD261D

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

5.77:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AF413B

#807636

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF413B

#60603C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF413B

#AD454D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Glitzy 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

#C35D47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF413B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0626C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#398A8E

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #AF413B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF413B;

CSS Variable

--color-glitzy-red: #AF413B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glitzy-red': '#AF413B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF413B] text-[#AF413B]

SCSS

$glitzy-red: #AF413B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF413B?

#AF413B is Glitzy Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AF413B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glitzy Red?

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

What colors pair well with Glitzy Red?

Glitzy 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 Glitzy Red?

You can download Glitzy 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 Glitzy Red?

The hex code is #AF413B. In RGB it's 175, 65, 59, and in HSL it's 3°, 50%, 46%.

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