ORANGES

Ancient Earth

#746550

RGB 116, 101, 80 · HSL 35°, 18%, 38% · CMYK 0, 13, 31, 55

Ancient Earth is #746550 in HEX — rgb(116, 101, 80), hsl(35°, 18%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 31%, 55%).

Ancient Earth pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 18%, 38%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#746550

RGB116, 101, 80

HSL35°, 18%, 38%

HSV35°, 31%, 45%

CMYK0, 13, 31, 55

Decimal7628112

CSS RGBrgb(116, 101, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 18%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Ancient Earth DE6217

Exact match

Behr

Whiskey Barrel N230-6

ΔE 1.9 · #766955

Dulux

Eagle Wing SN3C8

ΔE 2.2 · #706351

Vista Paint

CrËme de Caramel K-937

ΔE 2.5 · #7A6B57

Valspar

Moss Mulch 6009-4

ΔE 2.5 · #756A54

Sherwin-Williams

Superior Bronze SW6152

ΔE 2.5 · #786957

Benjamin Moore

Hope CSP-1050

ΔE 3 · #6D5E4B

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 3 · #726454

PPG

Hip Waders 1026-7

ΔE 3.4 · #746A51

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Cover 347

ΔE 3.4 · #6D6249

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 3.5 · #6D6552

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 4.3 · #7C644E

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 4.7 · #746D5A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5.7 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.8 · #66665A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#746550

#4F5E72

Analogous

#72524F

#746550

#6F724F

Triadic

#746550

#4F7264

#644F72

Split-Complementary

#746550

#4F6F72

#524F72

Tetradic

#746550

#4F7252

#4F5E72

#724F6F

Monochromatic

#181511

#453C30

#746550

#9D8B72

#BCB09F

Rectangle

#746550

#5E724F

#4F5E72

#644F72

Compound

#746550

#6F724F

#4F5E72

#524F72

Variations

Lighter

#97846A

#AFA392

#CFC9C1

Darker

#5C503F

#40372B

#252019

Saturation

#66625C

#72644F

#9A6A28

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.65:1

vs Black

3.72:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#746550

#6E6950

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#746550

#686853

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#746550

#756265

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ancient Earth reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#967857

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#746550

Daylight 5500K

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

#847D7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E4F67

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #746550;

CSS — background

background-color: #746550;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-earth: #746550;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-earth': '#746550' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#746550] text-[#746550]

SCSS

$ancient-earth: #746550;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #746550?

#746550 is Ancient Earth, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #746550 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Earth?

Ancient Earth works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Ancient Earth?

Ancient Earth pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ancient Earth?

You can download Ancient Earth 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 Ancient Earth?

The hex code is #746550. In RGB it's 116, 101, 80, and in HSL it's 35°, 18%, 38%.

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