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Aspiration

#A08A80

RGB 160, 138, 128 · HSL 19°, 14%, 56% · CMYK 0, 14, 20, 37

Aspiration is #A08A80 in HEX — rgb(160, 138, 128), hsl(19°, 14%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 20%, 37%).

Aspiration pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 14%, 56%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A08A80

RGB160, 138, 128

HSL19°, 14%, 56%

HSV19°, 20%, 63%

CMYK0, 14, 20, 37

Decimal10521216

CSS RGBrgb(160, 138, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 14%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bush Buck C-140

ΔE 0.8 · #A28B80

Hallman-Lindsay

Bush Buck 141

ΔE 1.3 · #A48D83

Dulux

Soft Impala S09D4

ΔE 1.5 · #A28A7E

Behr

Parisian Cafe MQ2-33

ΔE 1.7 · #A08D84

PPG

Tanglewood 1073-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A58F85

Kilz

Spiced Cocoa LM250

ΔE 2.1 · #9E867A

Sherwin-Williams

Velvety Chestnut SW9079

ΔE 2.3 · #A2877D

Valspar

Fudgecicle 2004-9C

ΔE 2.4 · #A58C7F

Benjamin Moore

Studio CSP-380

ΔE 2.6 · #A08F85

Dunn-Edwards

Cobblestone Path DE6068

ΔE 2.6 · #9E8779

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 4.7 · #A0837F

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 6.4 · #989187

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 7.5 · #898176

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 7.6 · #9D978A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.3 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.3 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A08A80

#7F959F

Analogous

#9F7F85

#A08A80

#9F997F

Triadic

#A08A80

#7F9F89

#897F9F

Split-Complementary

#A08A80

#7F9F99

#7F859F

Tetradic

#A08A80

#859F7F

#7F959F

#997F9F

Monochromatic

#4C3F39

#77635A

#A08A80

#BFB1AB

#E0D9D6

Rectangle

#A08A80

#959F7F

#7F959F

#897F9F

Compound

#A08A80

#9F997F

#7F959F

#7F859F

Variations

Lighter

#B2A199

#C4B9B4

#DCD6D4

Darker

#836C61

#5B4A42

#352B26

Saturation

#948D8A

#9F897F

#CF774F

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

3.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.44:1

Deuteranopia

#A08A80

#959180

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08A80

#8E8E81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08A80

#A0898B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aspiration 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

#B7947B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08A80

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5999F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5B8598

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: #A08A80;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08A80;

CSS Variable

--color-aspiration: #A08A80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aspiration': '#A08A80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08A80] text-[#A08A80]

SCSS

$aspiration: #A08A80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08A80?

#A08A80 is Aspiration, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A08A80 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aspiration?

Aspiration 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 Aspiration?

Aspiration 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 Aspiration?

You can download Aspiration 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 Aspiration?

The hex code is #A08A80. In RGB it's 160, 138, 128, and in HSL it's 19°, 14%, 56%.

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