REDS

Prom

#AF6D76

RGB 175, 109, 118 · HSL 352°, 29%, 56% · CMYK 0, 38, 33, 31

Prom is #AF6D76 in HEX — rgb(175, 109, 118), hsl(352°, 29%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 33%, 31%).

Prom pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 352°, 29%, 56%. 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#AF6D76

RGB175, 109, 118

HSL352°, 29%, 56%

HSV352°, 38%, 69%

CMYK0, 38, 33, 31

Decimal11496822

CSS RGBrgb(175, 109, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 29%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 2.9 · #AF7074

Vista Paint

Fresh Day C-91

ΔE 3 · #AD6F73

Dulux

Berry Crush S01F6

ΔE 3 · #AA6774

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 3.5 · #AE7073

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 4.6 · #BA7176

Behr

Hot Chili S160-5

ΔE 4.7 · #A96372

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 5.1 · #A36167

PPG

Lush Rose 18-30

ΔE 5.1 · #BE727C

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 7.7 · #A87678

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 8.7 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.4 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 14.1 · #A85953

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.3 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 23 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#AF6D76

#6EAFA7

Analogous

#AF6E97

#AF6D76

#AF866E

Triadic

#AF6D76

#77AF6E

#6E77AF

Split-Complementary

#AF6D76

#6EAF86

#6E97AF

Tetradic

#AF6D76

#97AF6E

#6EAFA7

#866EAF

Monochromatic

#562F34

#874A52

#AF6D76

#CAA0A5

#E6D1D4

Rectangle

#AF6D76

#AFA76E

#6EAFA7

#6E77AF

Compound

#AF6D76

#AF866E

#6EAFA7

#6E97AF

Variations

Lighter

#BF8B92

#CCABB0

#E0D0D2

Darker

#954F59

#68353C

#3D1E23

Saturation

#998588

#AF6E77

#D7465A

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#AF6D76

#8D8975

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF6D76

#7B7B75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF6D76

#AD7073

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Prom 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

#C37E74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF6D76

Daylight 5500K

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

#B08398

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5B9890

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #AF6D76;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF6D76;

CSS Variable

--color-prom: #AF6D76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prom': '#AF6D76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF6D76] text-[#AF6D76]

SCSS

$prom: #AF6D76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF6D76?

#AF6D76 is Prom, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AF6D76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prom?

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

What colors pair well with Prom?

Prom 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 Prom?

You can download Prom 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 Prom?

The hex code is #AF6D76. In RGB it's 175, 109, 118, and in HSL it's 352°, 29%, 56%.

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