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Antiquities

#8C6E5B

RGB 140, 110, 91 · HSL 23°, 21%, 45% · CMYK 0, 21, 35, 45

Antiquities is #8C6E5B in HEX — rgb(140, 110, 91), hsl(23°, 21%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 35%, 45%).

Antiquities pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 21%, 45%. 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#8C6E5B

RGB140, 110, 91

HSL23°, 21%, 45%

HSV23°, 35%, 55%

CMYK0, 21, 35, 45

Decimal9203291

CSS RGBrgb(140, 110, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 21%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Antiquities MQ2-43

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Carob AF-160

ΔE 1.1 · #8D705E

Sherwin-Williams

Nuthatch SW6088

ΔE 1.7 · #8E725F

Dulux

Coconut Husk S11D7

ΔE 2.8 · #91715A

PPG

Cocoa Delight 1078-6

ΔE 3.2 · #8D725A

Dunn-Edwards

Wandering Road DE6076

ΔE 3.2 · #876D5E

Vista Paint

Temptation C-149

ΔE 3.3 · #926D5C

Valspar

Rustic Earth 2007-7A

ΔE 3.3 · #906B58

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 4.1 · #8E7265

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Crown 185

ΔE 4.3 · #8D755D

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 7.9 · #7F6F63

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 8 · #755C48

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.8 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.3 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 10.7 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.7 · #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

#8C6E5B

#5B788B

Analogous

#8B5B60

#8C6E5B

#8B855B

Triadic

#8C6E5B

#5B8B6D

#6D5B8B

Split-Complementary

#8C6E5B

#5B8B85

#5B608B

Tetradic

#8C6E5B

#608B5B

#5B788B

#855B8B

Monochromatic

#2E241E

#5D493C

#8C6E5B

#AE9484

#CDBCB2

Rectangle

#8C6E5B

#788B5B

#5B788B

#6D5B8B

Compound

#8C6E5B

#8B855B

#5B788B

#5B608B

Variations

Lighter

#A68977

#BAA79C

#D5CCC7

Darker

#705748

#4E3C31

#2E231C

Saturation

#7A716C

#8B6D5B

#B8632D

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

4.67:1

vs Black

4.50:1

Deuteranopia

#8C6E5B

#7E785B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C6E5B

#74745E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C6E5B

#8C6C6F

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

#A87F5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C6E5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#968484

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.

#49677A

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: #8C6E5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C6E5B;

CSS Variable

--color-antiquities: #8C6E5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antiquities': '#8C6E5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C6E5B] text-[#8C6E5B]

SCSS

$antiquities: #8C6E5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C6E5B?

#8C6E5B is Antiquities, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C6E5B 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 #8C6E5B. In RGB it's 140, 110, 91, and in HSL it's 23°, 21%, 45%.

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