REDS

All's Ace

#C68686

RGB 198, 134, 134 · HSL 0°, 36%, 65% · CMYK 0, 32, 32, 22

All's Ace is #C68686 in HEX — rgb(198, 134, 134), hsl(0°, 36%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 32%, 22%).

All's Ace pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 36%, 65%. 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#C68686

RGB198, 134, 134

HSL0°, 36%, 65%

HSV0°, 32%, 78%

CMYK0, 32, 32, 22

Decimal13010566

CSS RGBrgb(198, 134, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 36%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

All's Ace S03F5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Memorable Rose SW6311

ΔE 3.1 · #CF8A8D

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1279

ΔE 3.3 · #C8878D

Behr

Foxen 200F-4

ΔE 4.1 · #BE8689

Valspar

Romantic Rose 1008-5C

ΔE 4.2 · #BD8287

Vista Paint

Impatient Heart C-62

ΔE 4.3 · #C37D7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 4.4 · #C47D7C

PPG

Sunstone 1058-5

ΔE 4.9 · #C7887F

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 6.7 · #C47977

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Cedar DE5115

ΔE 7.2 · #DD9592

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.8 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 13.1 · #D6A496

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.2 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15.1 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 20.2 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#C68686

#86C6C6

Analogous

#C686A6

#C68686

#C6A686

Triadic

#C68686

#86C686

#8686C6

Split-Complementary

#C68686

#86C6A6

#86A6C6

Tetradic

#C68686

#A6C686

#86C6C6

#A686C6

Monochromatic

#793939

#AD5252

#C68686

#DEBABA

#F7EEEE

Rectangle

#C68686

#C6C686

#86C6C6

#8686C6

Compound

#C68686

#C6A686

#86C6C6

#86A6C6

Variations

Lighter

#D19E9E

#DAB9B9

#E8D8D8

Darker

#B35656

#7F3737

#4B1F1F

Saturation

#AF9C9C

#C68686

#E26969

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

2.93:1

Fail

vs Black

7.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C68686

#A5A085

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C68686

#939386

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C68686

#C4888B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

All's Ace 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

#D49180

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C68686

Daylight 5500K

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

#C196A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#6AB0B0

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: #C68686;

CSS — background

background-color: #C68686;

CSS Variable

--color-all's-ace: #C68686;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'all's-ace': '#C68686' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C68686] text-[#C68686]

SCSS

$all's-ace: #C68686;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68686?

#C68686 is All's Ace, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C68686 warm or cool?

All's Ace reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with All's Ace?

All's Ace works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with All's Ace?

All's Ace 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 All's Ace?

You can download All's Ace 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 All's Ace?

The hex code is #C68686. In RGB it's 198, 134, 134, and in HSL it's 0°, 36%, 65%.

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