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Ayrshire

#A07254

RGB 160, 114, 84 · HSL 24°, 31%, 48% · CMYK 0, 29, 48, 37

Ayrshire is #A07254 in HEX — rgb(160, 114, 84), hsl(24°, 31%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 48%, 37%).

Ayrshire pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 31%, 48%. 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#A07254

RGB160, 114, 84

HSL24°, 31%, 48%

HSV24°, 48%, 63%

CMYK0, 29, 48, 37

Decimal10515028

CSS RGBrgb(160, 114, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 31%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Dodge Pole 157

ΔE 1.1 · #A37355

PPG

Red Rock Falls 16-06

ΔE 1.2 · #A27253

Vista Paint

Dodge Pole C-156

ΔE 1.3 · #A27353

Valspar

Chestnut Beach 3002-7A

ΔE 1.9 · #9C7253

Kilz

Ranch Home LC270-02

ΔE 2 · #9B6D50

Benjamin Moore

Penny 2163-30

ΔE 2.4 · #996F50

Dunn-Edwards

Chic Brick DE6104

ΔE 3.5 · #A4725A

Behr

Burnt Toffee S230-6

ΔE 3.7 · #A57551

Sherwin-Williams

Smokey Topaz SW6117

ΔE 3.9 · #A57955

Dulux

Stetson S11E7

ΔE 4.1 · #9E7858

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 7.8 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.1 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.8 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.9 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12.5 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.1 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#A07254

#5482A0

Analogous

#A0545C

#A07254

#A09954

Triadic

#A07254

#54A073

#7354A0

Split-Complementary

#A07254

#54A099

#545CA0

Tetradic

#A07254

#5CA054

#5482A0

#9954A0

Monochromatic

#3C2B20

#6E4F3A

#A07254

#BE9B83

#D8C3B6

Rectangle

#A07254

#82A054

#5482A0

#7354A0

Compound

#A07254

#A09954

#5482A0

#545CA0

Variations

Lighter

#B68E74

#C4AB9A

#DBCFC7

Darker

#825C42

#5A3F2C

#352419

Saturation

#86786F

#A07354

#CB6A2A

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

4.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.03:1

Deuteranopia

#A07254

#8B8253

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A07254

#7B7B59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A07254

#A06F74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ayrshire 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

#B7825A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A07254

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5877E

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.

#4D6E83

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: #A07254;

CSS — background

background-color: #A07254;

CSS Variable

--color-ayrshire: #A07254;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ayrshire': '#A07254' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A07254] text-[#A07254]

SCSS

$ayrshire: #A07254;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A07254?

#A07254 is Ayrshire, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A07254 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ayrshire?

Ayrshire 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 Ayrshire?

Ayrshire 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 Ayrshire?

You can download Ayrshire 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 Ayrshire?

The hex code is #A07254. In RGB it's 160, 114, 84, and in HSL it's 24°, 31%, 48%.

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