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African Plain

#86714A

RGB 134, 113, 74 · HSL 39°, 29%, 41% · CMYK 0, 16, 45, 47

African Plain is #86714A in HEX — rgb(134, 113, 74), hsl(39°, 29%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 45%, 47%).

African Plain pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 29%, 41%. 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#86714A

RGB134, 113, 74

HSL39°, 29%, 41%

HSV39°, 45%, 53%

CMYK0, 16, 45, 47

Decimal8810826

CSS RGBrgb(134, 113, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 29%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Paddle Wheel 1100-7

ΔE 1.3 · #88724D

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 1.4 · #846F46

Behr

Warm Earth 290F-6

ΔE 1.4 · #846E46

Benjamin Moore

Bittergreen CSP-990

ΔE 1.8 · #87704C

Vista Paint

Herald's Trumpet C-318

ΔE 1.8 · #887349

Hallman-Lindsay

Herald's Trumpet 319

ΔE 1.8 · #8A754C

Dunn-Edwards

Mossy DE6189

ΔE 2.1 · #857349

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 4.1 · #7A6841

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 4.5 · #947952

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.6 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 7.9 · #8A6642

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 8.9 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.2 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 11.3 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.9 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.4 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#86714A

#4A5F87

Analogous

#87534A

#86714A

#7E874A

Triadic

#86714A

#4A8772

#724A87

Split-Complementary

#86714A

#4A7E87

#534A87

Tetradic

#86714A

#4A8753

#4A5F87

#874A7E

Monochromatic

#241E14

#56482F

#86714A

#AF996E

#CABBA0

Rectangle

#86714A

#5F874A

#4A5F87

#724A87

Compound

#86714A

#7E874A

#4A5F87

#534A87

Variations

Lighter

#AA9164

#BBAB8E

#D5CEC0

Darker

#6D5B3A

#4C3F27

#2D2516

Saturation

#726B5F

#87724A

#AC7D25

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#86714A

#7F764A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86714A

#757550

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86714A

#876C71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

African Plain 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

#A48153

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86714A

Daylight 5500K

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

#918677

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#43526F

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: #86714A;

CSS — background

background-color: #86714A;

CSS Variable

--color-african-plain: #86714A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'african-plain': '#86714A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86714A] text-[#86714A]

SCSS

$african-plain: #86714A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86714A?

#86714A is African Plain, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #86714A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with African Plain?

African Plain 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 African Plain?

African Plain 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 African Plain?

You can download African Plain 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 African Plain?

The hex code is #86714A. In RGB it's 134, 113, 74, and in HSL it's 39°, 29%, 41%.

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