REDS

Glowing Firelight

#AF5941

RGB 175, 89, 65 · HSL 13°, 46%, 47% · CMYK 0, 49, 63, 31

Glowing Firelight is #AF5941 in HEX — rgb(175, 89, 65), hsl(13°, 46%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 63%, 31%).

Glowing Firelight pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 46%, 47%. 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#AF5941

RGB175, 89, 65

HSL13°, 46%, 47%

HSV13°, 63%, 69%

CMYK0, 49, 63, 31

Decimal11491649

CSS RGBrgb(175, 89, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 46%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

Exact match

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 1.4 · #B05C44

Benjamin Moore

Salsa AF-280

ΔE 1.9 · #AC5540

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 1.9 · #B35943

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Ore DE5153

ΔE 2.4 · #AF5B46

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 2.5 · #AA5842

Behr

Iced Tea 230D-6

ΔE 2.7 · #B65B42

Sherwin-Williams

Jalapeño SW6629

ΔE 4.1 · #B1533C

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 4.2 · #AC5D3E

Vista Paint

Pebblestone Clay K-1089

ΔE 4.4 · #AF6049

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 4.8 · #A14F34

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 7.5 · #BA5B3A

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.5 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 9.7 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.9 · #C27355

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.6 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#AF5941

#4197AF

Analogous

#AF4160

#AF5941

#AF9041

Triadic

#AF5941

#41AF59

#5941AF

Split-Complementary

#AF5941

#41AF90

#4160AF

Tetradic

#AF5941

#60AF41

#4197AF

#9041AF

Monochromatic

#3F2017

#773C2C

#AF5941

#CB8572

#DFB5A9

Rectangle

#AF5941

#97AF41

#4197AF

#5941AF

Compound

#AF5941

#AF9041

#4197AF

#4160AF

Variations

Lighter

#C57761

#CE9C8E

#DFC7C0

Darker

#8E4632

#632F21

#3B1B12

Saturation

#886E67

#AF5941

#CF4620

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

4.85:1

vs Black

4.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AF5941

#897E3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF5941

#6E6E45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF5941

#AE5960

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Glowing Firelight 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

#C36F4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF5941

Daylight 5500K

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

#B07470

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3E7C8E

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: #AF5941;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF5941;

CSS Variable

--color-glowing-firelight: #AF5941;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glowing-firelight': '#AF5941' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF5941] text-[#AF5941]

SCSS

$glowing-firelight: #AF5941;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF5941?

#AF5941 is Glowing Firelight, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AF5941 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glowing Firelight?

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

What colors pair well with Glowing Firelight?

Glowing Firelight 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 Glowing Firelight?

You can download Glowing Firelight 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 Glowing Firelight?

The hex code is #AF5941. In RGB it's 175, 89, 65, and in HSL it's 13°, 46%, 47%.

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