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Mesa

#A08F7D

RGB 160, 143, 125 · HSL 31°, 16%, 56% · CMYK 0, 11, 22, 37

Mesa is #A08F7D in HEX — rgb(160, 143, 125), hsl(31°, 16%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 22%, 37%).

Mesa pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 16%, 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#A08F7D

RGB160, 143, 125

HSL31°, 16%, 56%

HSV31°, 22%, 63%

CMYK0, 11, 22, 37

Decimal10522493

CSS RGBrgb(160, 143, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 16%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cabot 998 · CC-480

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Moth Wing SW9174

ΔE 0.8 · #A0907F

Behr

Cozy Cocoa BNC-13

ΔE 0.9 · #A28F7D

PPG

Oyster Shell 14-13

ΔE 1.1 · #A0917E

Dulux

Zinc Blend S10C4

ΔE 1.4 · #A38F7E

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 1.5 · #9F9180

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

ΔE 2.2 · #998C7A

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 2.2 · #9D9180

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 2.5 · #998976

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 3 · #A68F80

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Barrel historic-rain-barrel

ΔE 3.7 · #A49688

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.5 · #A3977F

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5.1 · #9D947B

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 6.2 · #989187

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 7.9 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.8 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#A08F7D

#7D8EA1

Analogous

#A17D7D

#A08F7D

#A0A17D

Triadic

#A08F7D

#7DA18F

#8F7DA1

Split-Complementary

#A08F7D

#7DA0A1

#7D7DA1

Tetradic

#A08F7D

#7DA17D

#7D8EA1

#A17DA0

Monochromatic

#4D4338

#796958

#A08F7D

#C1B5A9

#E1DBD6

Rectangle

#A08F7D

#8EA17D

#7D8EA1

#8F7DA1

Compound

#A08F7D

#A0A17D

#7D8EA1

#7D7DA1

Variations

Lighter

#B4A697

#C5BCB3

#DCD8D3

Darker

#85735F

#5C4F41

#362E25

Saturation

#948F89

#A18F7D

#D0914E

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.72:1

Deuteranopia

#A08F7D

#99947D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08F7D

#929280

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08F7D

#A18D8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mesa 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

#B79879

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08F7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59D9D

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.

#5B7898

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: #A08F7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08F7D;

CSS Variable

--color-mesa: #A08F7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesa': '#A08F7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08F7D] text-[#A08F7D]

SCSS

$mesa: #A08F7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08F7D?

#A08F7D is Mesa, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A08F7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesa?

Mesa 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 Mesa?

Mesa 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 Mesa?

You can download Mesa 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 Mesa?

The hex code is #A08F7D. In RGB it's 160, 143, 125, and in HSL it's 31°, 16%, 56%.

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