ORANGES

Tuscan Mosaic

#A08D71

RGB 160, 141, 113 · HSL 36°, 20%, 54% · CMYK 0, 12, 29, 37

Tuscan Mosaic is #A08D71 in HEX — rgb(160, 141, 113), hsl(36°, 20%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 29%, 37%).

Tuscan Mosaic pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 20%, 54%. 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#A08D71

RGB160, 141, 113

HSL36°, 20%, 54%

HSV36°, 29%, 63%

CMYK0, 12, 29, 37

Decimal10521969

CSS RGBrgb(160, 141, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 20%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Barro Verde SW9123

ΔE 1 · #9F8E71

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 1.3 · #A08C6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Britches historic-britches

ΔE 1.6 · #A09073

Behr

Rodeo Tan N240-5

ΔE 1.8 · #9F8B72

Benjamin Moore

Elk CC-362

ΔE 2.3 · #A68E73

Vista Paint

Whipcord C-337

ΔE 2.3 · #9D8F74

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 2.3 · #A08B73

Valspar

Prairie Path 3006-9B

ΔE 3 · #9A8668

PPG

Sauteed Mushroom 1085-5

ΔE 3.5 · #AB9378

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5.1 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.2 · #A3977F

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 5.4 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.6 · #B29B79

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.9 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.2 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A08D71

#7285A1

Analogous

#A17772

#A08D71

#9CA172

Triadic

#A08D71

#72A18E

#8E72A1

Split-Complementary

#A08D71

#729CA1

#7772A1

Tetradic

#A08D71

#72A177

#7285A1

#A1729C

Monochromatic

#494031

#776750

#A08D71

#C0B3A0

#DED8CE

Rectangle

#A08D71

#85A172

#7285A1

#8E72A1

Compound

#A08D71

#9CA172

#7285A1

#7772A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4A58E

#C5BBAD

#DCD7D0

Darker

#857357

#5C4F3B

#362E22

Saturation

#918B83

#A18E72

#D09843

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.54:1

Deuteranopia

#A08D71

#999271

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08D71

#909075

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08D71

#A1898D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tuscan Mosaic 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

#B79670

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08D71

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59B94

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.

#586F92

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: #A08D71;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08D71;

CSS Variable

--color-tuscan-mosaic: #A08D71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tuscan-mosaic': '#A08D71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08D71] text-[#A08D71]

SCSS

$tuscan-mosaic: #A08D71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08D71?

#A08D71 is Tuscan Mosaic, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A08D71 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tuscan Mosaic?

Tuscan Mosaic 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 Tuscan Mosaic?

Tuscan Mosaic 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 Tuscan Mosaic?

You can download Tuscan Mosaic 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 Tuscan Mosaic?

The hex code is #A08D71. In RGB it's 160, 141, 113, and in HSL it's 36°, 20%, 54%.

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