REDS

Shy

#AF4239

RGB 175, 66, 57 · HSL 5°, 51%, 45% · CMYK 0, 62, 67, 31

Shy is #AF4239 in HEX — rgb(175, 66, 57), hsl(5°, 51%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 67%, 31%).

Shy pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 51%, 45%. 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#AF4239

RGB175, 66, 57

HSL5°, 51%, 45%

HSV5°, 67%, 69%

CMYK0, 62, 67, 31

Decimal11485753

CSS RGBrgb(175, 66, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 51%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shy 2007-20

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 1.5 · #AF413B

PPG

Rum Punch 1190-7

ΔE 2.7 · #AA423A

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 2.9 · #B8473D

Dulux

Spice Of Life S06G8

ΔE 3 · #B14738

Behr

Colorful Leaves M190-7

ΔE 3.4 · #A64033

Vista Paint

Scarlet Sumac K-664

ΔE 4 · #B34B42

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 4.3 · #B44C43

Hallman-Lindsay

Empower 1095

ΔE 4.5 · #B54644

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 5.8 · #9D3A2F

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.1 · #B64F48

Valspar

Oh So Red 1009-1

ΔE 6.1 · #BE4948

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.5 · #BD413A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 7.3 · #BA4133

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 7.8 · #9B2C2C

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 9.4 · #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

#AF4239

#38A4AD

Analogous

#AD3869

#AF4239

#AD7D38

Triadic

#AF4239

#38AD42

#4238AD

Split-Complementary

#AF4239

#38AD7D

#3869AD

Tetradic

#AF4239

#69AD38

#38A4AD

#7D38AD

Monochromatic

#3A1613

#742C25

#AF4239

#CD6E65

#E0A49F

Rectangle

#AF4239

#A4AD38

#38A4AD

#4238AD

Compound

#AF4239

#AD7D38

#38A4AD

#3869AD

Variations

Lighter

#C85F56

#CF8C86

#DFBFBC

Darker

#8D332B

#63221C

#3A130F

Saturation

#846461

#AD4238

#C92B1C

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

5.74:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AF4239

#807634

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF4239

#60603A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF4239

#AD454E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Shy 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

#C35E46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF4239

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0636A

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.

#37858C

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: #AF4239;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF4239;

CSS Variable

--color-shy: #AF4239;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shy': '#AF4239' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF4239] text-[#AF4239]

SCSS

$shy: #AF4239;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF4239?

#AF4239 is Shy, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AF4239 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shy?

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

What colors pair well with Shy?

Shy 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 Shy?

You can download Shy 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 Shy?

The hex code is #AF4239. In RGB it's 175, 66, 57, and in HSL it's 5°, 51%, 45%.

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