REDS

Young at Heart

#D5A1A9

RGB 213, 161, 169 · HSL 351°, 38%, 73% · CMYK 0, 24, 21, 16

Young at Heart is #D5A1A9 in HEX — rgb(213, 161, 169), hsl(351°, 38%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 21%, 16%).

Young at Heart pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 351°, 38%, 73%. 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#D5A1A9

RGB213, 161, 169

HSL351°, 38%, 73%

HSV351°, 24%, 84%

CMYK0, 24, 21, 16

Decimal14000553

CSS RGBrgb(213, 161, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 38%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fragrant Satchel C-84

ΔE 0.4 · #D6A1A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Satchel 85

ΔE 1.4 · #D9A2AA

Dulux

Prom S02G3

ΔE 1.5 · #D9A5AC

Benjamin Moore

Hummingbird 1271

ΔE 2 · #D9A0A9

Behr

Cinnamon Cocoa 200E-3

ΔE 2.2 · #D3A4AB

Valspar

Thistle Field 1007-6A

ΔE 2.8 · #D4A6AE

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 5.2 · #C4989E

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Embroidery SW6297

ΔE 5.2 · #C79EA2

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 5.8 · #C7A1A9

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 7.3 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 7.8 · #C19091

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.1 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15.2 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 16.6 · #A47D90

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 18.7 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D5A1A9

#A0D4CC

Analogous

#D4A0C2

#D5A1A9

#D4B2A0

Triadic

#D5A1A9

#A8D4A0

#A0A8D4

Split-Complementary

#D5A1A9

#A0D4B2

#A0C2D4

Tetradic

#D5A1A9

#C2D4A0

#A0D4CC

#B2A0D4

Monochromatic

#974450

#BD6B77

#D5A1A9

#ECD5D8

#F7EDEF

Rectangle

#D5A1A9

#D4CCA0

#A0D4CC

#A0A8D4

Compound

#D5A1A9

#D4B2A0

#A0D4CC

#A0C2D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDB3B9

#E3C8CC

#EDE0E2

Darker

#BF6B77

#913C48

#562229

Saturation

#C2B2B5

#D4A0A8

#EA8B99

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5A1A9

#B9B6A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5A1A9

#ABABA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5A1A9

#D3A4A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Young at Heart 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

#DFA59A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5A1A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCAABE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#7FBDB4

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: #D5A1A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5A1A9;

CSS Variable

--color-young-at-heart: #D5A1A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'young-at-heart': '#D5A1A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5A1A9] text-[#D5A1A9]

SCSS

$young-at-heart: #D5A1A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5A1A9?

#D5A1A9 is Young at Heart, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D5A1A9 warm or cool?

Young at Heart reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Young at Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Young at Heart?

Young at Heart 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 Young at Heart?

You can download Young at Heart 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 Young at Heart?

The hex code is #D5A1A9. In RGB it's 213, 161, 169, and in HSL it's 351°, 38%, 73%.

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