ORANGES

Wave of Grain

#A0764A

RGB 160, 118, 74 · HSL 31°, 37%, 46% · CMYK 0, 26, 54, 37

Wave of Grain is #A0764A in HEX — rgb(160, 118, 74), hsl(31°, 37%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 54%, 37%).

Wave of Grain pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 37%, 46%. 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#A0764A

RGB160, 118, 74

HSL31°, 37%, 46%

HSV31°, 54%, 63%

CMYK0, 26, 54, 37

Decimal10516042

CSS RGBrgb(160, 118, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 37%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

English Bartlett historic-english-bartlett

ΔE 1.2 · #A17548

Valspar

Praline Cake 3004-7A

ΔE 1.3 · #A4794D

Behr

Smokey Topaz 260F-6

ΔE 1.7 · #9C7349

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2161-20

ΔE 1.7 · #A07348

PPG

Sahara Splendor 1088-7

ΔE 1.7 · #9B7448

Vista Paint

Butterscotch Mousse C-248

ΔE 2.7 · #A87C51

Dulux

Pyramid S14E8

ΔE 3.3 · #987343

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 3.3 · #9D6F46

Sherwin-Williams

Smokey Topaz SW6117

ΔE 4.6 · #A57955

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6.2 · #8F6E46

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 6.9 · #A47A5A

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 7.9 · #A16941

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 8.3 · #8A6642

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 12.5 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 14.8 · #875228

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 18.2 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A0764A

#4A74A1

Analogous

#A14B4A

#A0764A

#9FA14A

Triadic

#A0764A

#4AA177

#774AA1

Split-Complementary

#A0764A

#4A9FA1

#4B4AA1

Tetradic

#A0764A

#4AA14B

#4A74A1

#A14A9F

Monochromatic

#38291A

#6C5032

#A0764A

#C09D77

#D8C3AB

Rectangle

#A0764A

#74A14A

#4A74A1

#774AA1

Compound

#A0764A

#9FA14A

#4A74A1

#4B4AA1

Variations

Lighter

#BA9268

#C6AD92

#DBCFC2

Darker

#825F39

#5B4126

#362616

Saturation

#827668

#A1774A

#C67825

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

4.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.18:1

Deuteranopia

#A0764A

#8E8449

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0764A

#7E7E51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0764A

#A17177

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Wave of Grain 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

#B78553

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0764A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A58A77

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.

#446383

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: #A0764A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0764A;

CSS Variable

--color-wave-of-grain: #A0764A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wave-of-grain': '#A0764A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0764A] text-[#A0764A]

SCSS

$wave-of-grain: #A0764A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0764A?

#A0764A is Wave of Grain, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A0764A warm or cool?

Wave of Grain reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wave of Grain?

Wave of Grain 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 Wave of Grain?

Wave of Grain 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 Wave of Grain?

You can download Wave of Grain 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 Wave of Grain?

The hex code is #A0764A. In RGB it's 160, 118, 74, and in HSL it's 31°, 37%, 46%.

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