ORANGES

Ancient Spice

#765640

RGB 118, 86, 64 · HSL 24°, 30%, 36% · CMYK 0, 27, 46, 54

Ancient Spice is #765640 in HEX — rgb(118, 86, 64), hsl(24°, 30%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 46%, 54%).

Ancient Spice pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 30%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#765640

RGB118, 86, 64

HSL24°, 30%, 36%

HSV24°, 46%, 46%

CMYK0, 27, 46, 54

Decimal7755328

CSS RGBrgb(118, 86, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 30%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 1.9 · #74563D

Benjamin Moore

Kona AF-165

ΔE 2.2 · #735742

Vista Paint

Brownstone C-1449

ΔE 2.4 · #775745

Hallman-Lindsay

Brownstone historic-brownstone

ΔE 2.4 · #785441

Behr

Molasses S220-7

ΔE 2.5 · #7B573F

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 2.5 · #79553D

Sherwin-Williams

Grounded SW6089

ΔE 2.8 · #785B47

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 2.9 · #7C5641

Dunn-Edwards

Briar DEC712

ΔE 3 · #745443

Valspar

Cowboy Hat 3010-8

ΔE 3.5 · #745746

Dulux

Nomad S10D7

ΔE 5.4 · #83624F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 7.1 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.9 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10.8 · #726454

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#765640

#406177

Analogous

#774046

#765640

#777240

Triadic

#765640

#407756

#564077

Split-Complementary

#765640

#407772

#404677

Tetradic

#765640

#467740

#406177

#724077

Monochromatic

#140E0B

#463225

#765640

#A87B5D

#C2A38E

Rectangle

#765640

#617740

#406177

#564077

Compound

#765640

#777240

#406177

#404677

Variations

Lighter

#A27557

#B69884

#D2C3BA

Darker

#614532

#432F22

#281B13

Saturation

#645A54

#775640

#975020

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

6.61:1

vs Black

3.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#765640

#68613F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#765640

#5C5C43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#765640

#765457

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ancient Spice 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

#986D4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#765640

Daylight 5500K

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

#85726F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3A5262

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: #765640;

CSS — background

background-color: #765640;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-spice: #765640;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-spice': '#765640' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#765640] text-[#765640]

SCSS

$ancient-spice: #765640;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #765640?

#765640 is Ancient Spice, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #765640 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Spice?

Ancient Spice 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 Spice?

Ancient Spice 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 Spice?

You can download Ancient Spice 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 Spice?

The hex code is #765640. In RGB it's 118, 86, 64, and in HSL it's 24°, 30%, 36%.

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