ORANGES

Mud-Dell

#A08B76

RGB 160, 139, 118 · HSL 30°, 18%, 55% · CMYK 0, 13, 26, 37

Mud-Dell is #A08B76 in HEX — rgb(160, 139, 118), hsl(30°, 18%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 26%, 37%).

Mud-Dell pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 18%, 55%. 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#A08B76

RGB160, 139, 118

HSL30°, 18%, 55%

HSV30°, 26%, 63%

CMYK0, 13, 26, 37

Decimal10521462

CSS RGBrgb(160, 139, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 18%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mud-Dell S11C5

ΔE 0.7 · #A08A76

Benjamin Moore

Hiking CC-514

ΔE 1.5 · #9E8875

Sherwin-Williams

Sandy Ridge SW7535

ΔE 1.6 · #A18E77

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 1.7 · #A08B73

Behr

Toffee Crunch 700D-5

ΔE 1.8 · #A08872

Vista Paint

Pocahontas K-1018

ΔE 1.9 · #A48C75

Valspar

Universal Umber 3003-9B

ΔE 2.3 · #9C866F

Dunn-Edwards

Whole Wheat DE6124

ΔE 2.5 · #A48B73

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 2.7 · #998976

PPG

Cocoloco 1079-5

ΔE 3.3 · #AA8F7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Whipcord 338

ΔE 4.3 · #A09176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.5 · #A3977F

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5.9 · #9D947B

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 8.7 · #A99E80

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 9.3 · #898176

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.5 · #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

#A08B76

#788CA1

Analogous

#A17878

#A08B76

#A1A178

Triadic

#A08B76

#78A18C

#8C78A1

Split-Complementary

#A08B76

#78A1A1

#7878A1

Tetradic

#A08B76

#78A178

#788CA1

#A178A1

Monochromatic

#4B4034

#786654

#A08B76

#C0B3A5

#E0D9D2

Rectangle

#A08B76

#8CA178

#788CA1

#8C78A1

Compound

#A08B76

#A1A178

#788CA1

#7878A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4A393

#C5BAB0

#DCD7D2

Darker

#85705B

#5C4D3E

#362D24

Saturation

#928C86

#A18C78

#D08C49

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

6.45:1

Deuteranopia

#A08B76

#979176

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08B76

#8F8F79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08B76

#A1888B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mud-Dell 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

#B79574

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08B76

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59A98

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#597795

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: #A08B76;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08B76;

CSS Variable

--color-mud-dell: #A08B76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mud-dell': '#A08B76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08B76] text-[#A08B76]

SCSS

$mud-dell: #A08B76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08B76?

#A08B76 is Mud-Dell, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A08B76 warm or cool?

Mud-Dell reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mud-Dell?

Mud-Dell 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 Mud-Dell?

Mud-Dell 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 Mud-Dell?

You can download Mud-Dell 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 Mud-Dell?

The hex code is #A08B76. In RGB it's 160, 139, 118, and in HSL it's 30°, 18%, 55%.

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