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Aztec Tan

#9E7F51

RGB 158, 127, 81 · HSL 36°, 32%, 47% · CMYK 0, 20, 49, 38

Aztec Tan is #9E7F51 in HEX — rgb(158, 127, 81), hsl(36°, 32%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 49%, 38%).

Aztec Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 32%, 47%. 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#9E7F51

RGB158, 127, 81

HSL36°, 32%, 47%

HSV36°, 49%, 62%

CMYK0, 20, 49, 38

Decimal10387281

CSS RGBrgb(158, 127, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 32%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aztec Tan S14E7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Brass DE6161

ΔE 1.5 · #9B7E4E

Behr

Wooden Swing 290F-5

ΔE 1.5 · #9D8153

PPG

Tattle Tan 1093-7

ΔE 2.2 · #A48454

Vista Paint

Rich Oak C-267

ΔE 2.5 · #A68456

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 3.1 · #A58258

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 3.2 · #A38759

Benjamin Moore

Olivetone 252

ΔE 3.3 · #977F4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Oak 268

ΔE 3.3 · #A7855A

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.3 · #A9864E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.4 · #B7975E

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 10.6 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 10.8 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.4 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 17.5 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#9E7F51

#51709E

Analogous

#9E5951

#9E7F51

#979E51

Triadic

#9E7F51

#519E80

#80519E

Split-Complementary

#9E7F51

#51979E

#59519E

Tetradic

#9E7F51

#519E59

#51709E

#9E5197

Monochromatic

#392E1D

#6C5737

#9E7F51

#BDA47F

#D7C8B2

Rectangle

#9E7F51

#709E51

#51709E

#80519E

Compound

#9E7F51

#979E51

#51709E

#59519E

Variations

Lighter

#B59A70

#C4B298

#DAD2C5

Darker

#806640

#59472B

#342918

Saturation

#837A6C

#9E8051

#C78829

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

3.74:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.61:1

Deuteranopia

#9E7F51

#928851

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E7F51

#858559

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E7F51

#9F7A7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aztec Tan 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

#B68C58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E7F51

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3917C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#4A6082

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: #9E7F51;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E7F51;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec-tan: #9E7F51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec-tan': '#9E7F51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E7F51] text-[#9E7F51]

SCSS

$aztec-tan: #9E7F51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E7F51?

#9E7F51 is Aztec Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9E7F51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aztec Tan?

Aztec Tan 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 Aztec Tan?

Aztec Tan 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 Aztec Tan?

You can download Aztec Tan 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 Aztec Tan?

The hex code is #9E7F51. In RGB it's 158, 127, 81, and in HSL it's 36°, 32%, 47%.

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