ORANGES
Elk Horn
#978568
Reading classic, Elk Horn lands in the oranges family at HSL 37°, 18%, 50%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Elk Horn AF-105
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #978568?
#978568 is Elk Horn, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #978568 warm or cool?
Elk Horn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Elk Horn?
Elk Horn works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Elk Horn?
Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn?
You can download Elk Horn 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 RGB value of #978568?
#978568 converts to RGB 151, 133, 104.