REDS

Taffeta Darling

#AF797E

RGB 175, 121, 126 · HSL 354°, 25%, 58% · CMYK 0, 31, 28, 31

Taffeta Darling is #AF797E in HEX — rgb(175, 121, 126), hsl(354°, 25%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 28%, 31%).

Taffeta Darling pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 25%, 58%. 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#AF797E

RGB175, 121, 126

HSL354°, 25%, 58%

HSV354°, 31%, 69%

CMYK0, 31, 28, 31

Decimal11499902

CSS RGBrgb(175, 121, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 25%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vindaloo S02F5

ΔE 1.8 · #AE757B

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 2.7 · #A87678

Sherwin-Williams

Carley's Rose SW9002

ΔE 2.7 · #A87376

PPG

Mauve Madness 1049-5

ΔE 3.4 · #AA7982

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 3.7 · #AB7D7F

Behr

Smoke Bush Rose S170-5

ΔE 3.8 · #A87881

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 4.1 · #B27477

Valspar

Romantic Rose 1008-5C

ΔE 4.4 · #BD8287

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 4.8 · #B88484

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 5 · #AF7074

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.2 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.8 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 14.6 · #856A73

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15.9 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 20.1 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.1 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#AF797E

#79AFA9

Analogous

#AF7999

#AF797E

#AF8F79

Triadic

#AF797E

#7EAF79

#797EAF

Split-Complementary

#AF797E

#79AF8F

#7999AF

Tetradic

#AF797E

#99AF79

#79AFA9

#8F79AF

Monochromatic

#593639

#895258

#AF797E

#CBA9AC

#E8D9DA

Rectangle

#AF797E

#AFA979

#79AFA9

#797EAF

Compound

#AF797E

#AF8F79

#79AFA9

#7999AF

Variations

Lighter

#BF9498

#CCB1B4

#E0D3D4

Darker

#95575D

#683B3F

#3D2224

Saturation

#9C8C8D

#AF797E

#D7515E

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

3.58:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.86:1

Deuteranopia

#AF797E

#938F7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF797E

#84847D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF797E

#AD7B7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Taffeta Darling 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

#C3877A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF797E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B08C9E

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.

#5E9D97

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: #AF797E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF797E;

CSS Variable

--color-taffeta-darling: #AF797E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taffeta-darling': '#AF797E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF797E] text-[#AF797E]

SCSS

$taffeta-darling: #AF797E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF797E?

#AF797E is Taffeta Darling, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AF797E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Taffeta Darling?

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

What colors pair well with Taffeta Darling?

Taffeta Darling 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 Taffeta Darling?

You can download Taffeta Darling 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 Taffeta Darling?

The hex code is #AF797E. In RGB it's 175, 121, 126, and in HSL it's 354°, 25%, 58%.

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