REDS

Red

#AF8388

RGB 175, 131, 136 · HSL 353°, 22%, 60% · CMYK 0, 25, 22, 31

Red is #AF8388 in HEX — rgb(175, 131, 136), hsl(353°, 22%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 22%, 31%).

Red pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 22%, 60%. 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#AF8388

RGB175, 131, 136

HSL353°, 22%, 60%

HSV353°, 25%, 69%

CMYK0, 25, 22, 31

Decimal11502472

CSS RGBrgb(175, 131, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 22%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 1.6 · #AE8087

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 3 · #AB7D7F

Vista Paint

Merry Meredith K-1154

ΔE 3.1 · #AD7F89

Behr

Brick Dust 170F-5

ΔE 3.1 · #B68790

Valspar

New Bud 1006-5C

ΔE 3.4 · #B1828D

Dulux

Mask S02E4

ΔE 3.8 · #AB878E

Hallman-Lindsay

Lover's Tryst 99

ΔE 4.1 · #A47C85

PPG

Mauve Madness 1049-5

ΔE 4.4 · #AA7982

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 5.7 · #A87678

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 6.3 · #B8808D

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 7.8 · #A0837F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.7 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 13.5 · #856A73

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 17.7 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 18.1 · #BF7595

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AF8388

#83AFAA

Analogous

#AF839E

#AF8388

#AF9483

Triadic

#AF8388

#88AF83

#8388AF

Split-Complementary

#AF8388

#83AF94

#839EAF

Tetradic

#AF8388

#9EAF83

#83AFAA

#9483AF

Monochromatic

#5D3C40

#8C5A5F

#AF8388

#CDB1B4

#EBE0E1

Rectangle

#AF8388

#AFAA83

#83AFAA

#8388AF

Compound

#AF8388

#AF9483

#83AFAA

#839EAF

Variations

Lighter

#BF9BA0

#CDB6B9

#E1D6D7

Darker

#975E65

#694045

#3D2527

Saturation

#A09294

#AF8388

#D75B69

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.42:1

Deuteranopia

#AF8388

#979488

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF8388

#8C8C87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF8388

#AE8586

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Red 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

#C38F81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF8388

Daylight 5500K

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

#B094A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#63A19A

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: #AF8388;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF8388;

CSS Variable

--color-red: #AF8388;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red': '#AF8388' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF8388] text-[#AF8388]

SCSS

$red: #AF8388;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF8388?

#AF8388 is Red, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #AF8388 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red?

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

What colors pair well with Red?

Red 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 Red?

You can download Red 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 Red?

The hex code is #AF8388. In RGB it's 175, 131, 136, and in HSL it's 353°, 22%, 60%.

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