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Amaretto

#916352

RGB 145, 99, 82 · HSL 16°, 28%, 45% · CMYK 0, 32, 43, 43

Amaretto is #916352 in HEX — rgb(145, 99, 82), hsl(16°, 28%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 43%, 43%).

Amaretto pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 28%, 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#916352

RGB145, 99, 82

HSL16°, 28%, 45%

HSV16°, 43%, 57%

CMYK0, 32, 43, 43

Decimal9528146

CSS RGBrgb(145, 99, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 28%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Amaretto CSP-325

Exact match

Valspar

Italian Roast 2004-7A

ΔE 2.4 · #906652

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 2.9 · #95624F

Behr

Timeless Copper S200-6

ΔE 2.9 · #8C5E51

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 3.3 · #9B6959

PPG

Apple Brown Betty 1062-6

ΔE 3.8 · #9C6757

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 4.1 · #885D47

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Penny SW7705

ΔE 4.7 · #976B53

Vista Paint

Liberty C-1451

ΔE 4.9 · #875D52

Hallman-Lindsay

Liberty historic-liberty

ΔE 5.1 · #885D53

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.1 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 8.8 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.3 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11.7 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 13.2 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 13.3 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#916352

#538293

Analogous

#935362

#916352

#938453

Triadic

#916352

#539364

#645393

Split-Complementary

#916352

#539384

#536293

Tetradic

#916352

#629353

#538293

#845393

Monochromatic

#31211C

#624337

#916352

#B68C7C

#D1B7AD

Rectangle

#916352

#829353

#538293

#645393

Compound

#916352

#938453

#538293

#536293

Variations

Lighter

#AE806F

#BFA297

#D8C9C4

Darker

#774F41

#53362C

#311F19

Saturation

#7C6E69

#936453

#BC5029

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

5.11:1

vs Black

4.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#916352

#7B7451

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#916352

#6D6D54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#916352

#916266

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amaretto 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

#AC7759

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#916352

Daylight 5500K

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

#997C7D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#496D7A

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: #916352;

CSS — background

background-color: #916352;

CSS Variable

--color-amaretto: #916352;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amaretto': '#916352' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#916352] text-[#916352]

SCSS

$amaretto: #916352;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #916352?

#916352 is Amaretto, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #916352 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amaretto?

Amaretto 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 Amaretto?

Amaretto 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 Amaretto?

You can download Amaretto 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 Amaretto?

The hex code is #916352. In RGB it's 145, 99, 82, and in HSL it's 16°, 28%, 45%.

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