REDS

Iron Ore

#AF5B46

RGB 175, 91, 70 · HSL 12°, 43%, 48% · CMYK 0, 48, 60, 31

Iron Ore is #AF5B46 in HEX — rgb(175, 91, 70), hsl(12°, 43%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 60%, 31%).

Iron Ore pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 43%, 48%. 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#AF5B46

RGB175, 91, 70

HSL12°, 43%, 48%

HSV12°, 60%, 69%

CMYK0, 48, 60, 31

Decimal11492166

CSS RGBrgb(175, 91, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 43%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Ore DE5153

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 1.6 · #AA5842

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 1.7 · #B05C44

Benjamin Moore

Egyptian CSP-1140

ΔE 1.9 · #AA5945

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 2.4 · #AF5941

Vista Paint

Pebblestone Clay K-1089

ΔE 2.7 · #AF6049

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 3.1 · #A85341

Behr

Tibetan Orange PPU2-14

ΔE 3.2 · #AE5849

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherry Blink 1075

ΔE 4.1 · #AD5344

Sherwin-Williams

Jalapeño SW6629

ΔE 6 · #B1533C

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 6.3 · #A14F34

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.8 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.4 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 9.5 · #A85953

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 9.7 · #B44C43

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 11.1 · #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

#AF5B46

#469AAF

Analogous

#AF4665

#AF5B46

#AF8F46

Triadic

#AF5B46

#46AF5B

#5B46AF

Split-Complementary

#AF5B46

#46AF8F

#4665AF

Tetradic

#AF5B46

#65AF46

#469AAF

#8F46AF

Monochromatic

#42221A

#783E30

#AF5B46

#C98878

#DFB8AF

Rectangle

#AF5B46

#9AAF46

#469AAF

#5B46AF

Compound

#AF5B46

#AF8F46

#469AAF

#4665AF

Variations

Lighter

#C37A67

#CD9E92

#DFC8C3

Darker

#8E4736

#633023

#3B1C14

Saturation

#8A716B

#AF5B46

#D24623

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

4.76:1

vs Black

4.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AF5B46

#897F43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF5B46

#6F6F49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF5B46

#AE5B62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Iron Ore 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

#C37150

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF5B46

Daylight 5500K

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

#B07674

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.

#427F8E

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: #AF5B46;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF5B46;

CSS Variable

--color-iron-ore: #AF5B46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iron-ore': '#AF5B46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF5B46] text-[#AF5B46]

SCSS

$iron-ore: #AF5B46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF5B46?

#AF5B46 is Iron Ore, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AF5B46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iron Ore?

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

What colors pair well with Iron Ore?

Iron Ore 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 Iron Ore?

You can download Iron Ore 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 Iron Ore?

The hex code is #AF5B46. In RGB it's 175, 91, 70, and in HSL it's 12°, 43%, 48%.

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