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African Ambush

#8E5D3C

RGB 142, 93, 60 · HSL 24°, 41%, 40% · CMYK 0, 35, 58, 44

African Ambush is #8E5D3C in HEX — rgb(142, 93, 60), hsl(24°, 41%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 58%, 44%).

African Ambush pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 41%, 40%. 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#8E5D3C

RGB142, 93, 60

HSL24°, 41%, 40%

HSV24°, 58%, 56%

CMYK0, 35, 58, 44

Decimal9329980

CSS RGBrgb(142, 93, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 41%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

African Ambush S10D8

Exact match

Behr

Toasted Bagel S230-7

ΔE 1.2 · #8C5D3D

PPG

Cinnamon Spice 1069-7

ΔE 3.1 · #935F43

Sherwin-Williams

Leather Bound SW6118

ΔE 3.6 · #8D623D

Benjamin Moore

Honeycomb 1120

ΔE 4.6 · #906642

Vista Paint

Pinecone Path K-1032

ΔE 5.6 · #835D3D

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Eyes DE5265

ΔE 5.7 · #9E6B4A

Valspar

Toffee Glaze 3011-6

ΔE 5.7 · #9A5F45

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 5.8 · #835E3B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 6 · #7D5436

Hallman-Lindsay

Chasm 172

ΔE 6.3 · #876044

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 6.9 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 7.3 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.7 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 11.9 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 13.4 · #A15A4D

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

#8E5D3C

#3C6E90

Analogous

#903C45

#8E5D3C

#90873C

Triadic

#8E5D3C

#3C905E

#5E3C90

Split-Complementary

#8E5D3C

#3C9087

#3C4590

Tetradic

#8E5D3C

#45903C

#3C6E90

#873C90

Monochromatic

#24170F

#5A3B26

#8E5D3C

#BB835D

#D2AC93

Rectangle

#8E5D3C

#6E903C

#3C6E90

#5E3C90

Compound

#8E5D3C

#90873C

#3C6E90

#3C4590

Variations

Lighter

#B77B52

#C39D83

#D9C6BA

Darker

#754B2E

#51331F

#301E11

Saturation

#736359

#905E3C

#AE581E

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

5.55:1

vs Black

3.78:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E5D3C

#786F3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E5D3C

#676741

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E5D3C

#8E5A5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

African Ambush 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

#AA7248

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E5D3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#97776C

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.

#385D75

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: #8E5D3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E5D3C;

CSS Variable

--color-african-ambush: #8E5D3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'african-ambush': '#8E5D3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E5D3C] text-[#8E5D3C]

SCSS

$african-ambush: #8E5D3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E5D3C?

#8E5D3C is African Ambush, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8E5D3C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with African Ambush?

African Ambush 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 Ambush?

African Ambush 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 Ambush?

You can download African Ambush 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 Ambush?

The hex code is #8E5D3C. In RGB it's 142, 93, 60, and in HSL it's 24°, 41%, 40%.

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