ORANGES

Mudslide

#A08568

RGB 160, 133, 104 · HSL 31°, 23%, 52% · CMYK 0, 17, 35, 37

Mudslide is #A08568 in HEX — rgb(160, 133, 104), hsl(31°, 23%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 37%).

Mudslide pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 23%, 52%. 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#A08568

RGB160, 133, 104

HSL31°, 23%, 52%

HSV31°, 35%, 63%

CMYK0, 17, 35, 37

Decimal10519912

CSS RGBrgb(160, 133, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 23%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mudslide SW9113

Exact match

Behr

Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28

ΔE 0.9 · #A28668

Dunn-Edwards

Teddy Bear DE6131

ΔE 1.5 · #9D8164

Valspar

Crunch Granola 3004-9B

ΔE 1.7 · #9B8164

Dulux

Water Wheel S11D6

ΔE 1.9 · #A28366

Hallman-Lindsay

Weaver's Tool 177

ΔE 2.5 · #9D7F62

Vista Paint

Weaver's Tool C-176

ΔE 2.7 · #9D7F61

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 3 · #A98A6B

Benjamin Moore

Chowning's CW-195

ΔE 3 · #A88769

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 3.4 · #A58369

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 4.2 · #9E7D5E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.8 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.4 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.5 · #A3977F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.7 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A08568

#6884A1

Analogous

#A16968

#A08568

#A0A168

Triadic

#A08568

#68A186

#8668A1

Split-Complementary

#A08568

#68A0A1

#6968A1

Tetradic

#A08568

#68A169

#6884A1

#A168A0

Monochromatic

#45392B

#745F49

#A08568

#BEAB97

#DCD1C7

Rectangle

#A08568

#84A168

#6884A1

#8668A1

Compound

#A08568

#A0A168

#6884A1

#6968A1

Variations

Lighter

#B49E87

#C4B6A7

#DBD4CD

Darker

#846B50

#5B4A36

#362B1F

Saturation

#8D857C

#A18668

#D08739

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.05:1

Deuteranopia

#A08568

#958D68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08568

#8A8A6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08568

#A18285

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mudslide 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

#B79069

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08568

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5958D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#55708D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A08568;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08568;

CSS Variable

--color-mudslide: #A08568;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mudslide': '#A08568' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08568] text-[#A08568]

SCSS

$mudslide: #A08568;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08568?

#A08568 is Mudslide, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A08568 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mudslide?

Mudslide 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 Mudslide?

Mudslide 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 Mudslide?

You can download Mudslide 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 Mudslide?

The hex code is #A08568. In RGB it's 160, 133, 104, and in HSL it's 31°, 23%, 52%.

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