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Antiquities

#8A6C57

RGB 138, 108, 87 · HSL 25°, 23%, 44% · CMYK 0, 22, 37, 46

Antiquities is #8A6C57 in HEX — rgb(138, 108, 87), hsl(25°, 23%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 37%, 46%).

Antiquities pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 23%, 44%. 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#8A6C57

RGB138, 108, 87

HSL25°, 23%, 44%

HSV25°, 37%, 54%

CMYK0, 22, 37, 46

Decimal9071703

CSS RGBrgb(138, 108, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 23%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Antiquities MQ2-43

ΔE 1.5 · #8C6E5B

Benjamin Moore

Saddle 2110-30

ΔE 2.3 · #896B5A

Vista Paint

Dig It K-1017

ΔE 2.4 · #886C53

Valspar

Mona's Mane 3002-9A

ΔE 2.5 · #836652

Dulux

Coconut Husk S11D7

ΔE 2.6 · #91715A

Sherwin-Williams

Nuthatch SW6088

ΔE 2.8 · #8E725F

PPG

Cocoa Delight 1078-6

ΔE 2.9 · #8D725A

Kilz

Caramel Nut LC280-02

ΔE 2.9 · #86664F

Dunn-Edwards

Big Stone Beach DE6132

ΔE 3.2 · #886E54

Hallman-Lindsay

Bean Pot historic-bean-pot

ΔE 3.2 · #8B6B51

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 7.2 · #755C48

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.4 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 8.4 · #847763

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.2 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 10.7 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#8A6C57

#56758A

Analogous

#8A565B

#8A6C57

#8A8656

Triadic

#8A6C57

#568A6C

#6C568A

Split-Complementary

#8A6C57

#568A86

#565B8A

Tetradic

#8A6C57

#5B8A56

#56758A

#86568A

Monochromatic

#2C221B

#5B4739

#8A6C57

#AE927E

#CCBAAD

Rectangle

#8A6C57

#758A56

#56758A

#6C568A

Compound

#8A6C57

#8A8656

#56758A

#565B8A

Variations

Lighter

#A78872

#BAA799

#D5CCC5

Darker

#6F5644

#4D3B2E

#2D221A

Saturation

#786F68

#8A6C56

#B5652B

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

4.81:1

vs Black

4.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8A6C57

#7C7657

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A6C57

#72725A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A6C57

#8A6A6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Antiquities 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

#A77E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A6C57

Daylight 5500K

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

#948381

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#486377

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: #8A6C57;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A6C57;

CSS Variable

--color-antiquities: #8A6C57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antiquities': '#8A6C57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A6C57] text-[#8A6C57]

SCSS

$antiquities: #8A6C57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A6C57?

#8A6C57 is Antiquities, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8A6C57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antiquities?

Antiquities 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 Antiquities?

Antiquities 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 Antiquities?

You can download Antiquities 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 Antiquities?

The hex code is #8A6C57. In RGB it's 138, 108, 87, and in HSL it's 25°, 23%, 44%.

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