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Ancient Wonder

#A09083

RGB 160, 144, 131 · HSL 27°, 13%, 57% · CMYK 0, 10, 18, 37

Ancient Wonder is #A09083 in HEX — rgb(160, 144, 131), hsl(27°, 13%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 18%, 37%).

Ancient Wonder pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 13%, 57%. 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#A09083

RGB160, 144, 131

HSL27°, 13%, 57%

HSV27°, 18%, 63%

CMYK0, 10, 18, 37

Decimal10522755

CSS RGBrgb(160, 144, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 13%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Faded Beige K-1187

ΔE 0.8 · #A29285

PPG

Nut Shell 14-02

ΔE 1.5 · #9C8F83

Sherwin-Williams

Chatura Gray SW9169

ΔE 1.6 · #A09287

Benjamin Moore

Studio CSP-380

ΔE 1.7 · #A08F85

Behr

Antique Leather UL140-6

ΔE 1.7 · #9E8D7E

Dulux

Casket S09C4

ΔE 2.3 · #A49086

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 2.3 · #9F9180

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Barrel historic-rain-barrel

ΔE 2.3 · #A49688

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 2.6 · #9F9389

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 2.7 · #9D9180

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 3.2 · #A68F80

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 4.1 · #989187

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 4.5 · #9D978A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.5 · #A3977F

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 7.3 · #898176

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.2 · #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

#A09083

#8393A0

Analogous

#A08385

#A09083

#A09E83

Triadic

#A09083

#83A090

#9083A0

Split-Complementary

#A09083

#83A09E

#8385A0

Tetradic

#A09083

#85A083

#8393A0

#9E83A0

Monochromatic

#4E443C

#796A5D

#A09083

#C1B7AE

#E2DDDA

Rectangle

#A09083

#93A083

#8393A0

#9083A0

Compound

#A09083

#A09E83

#8393A0

#8385A0

Variations

Lighter

#B3A69C

#C4BCB6

#DCD8D5

Darker

#847364

#5B4F45

#352E28

Saturation

#96918D

#A09083

#CF8B53

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

3.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.81:1

Deuteranopia

#A09083

#999583

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A09083

#939385

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A09083

#A08E90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ancient Wonder 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

#B7997D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A09083

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59EA2

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.

#5D7F9A

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: #A09083;

CSS — background

background-color: #A09083;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-wonder: #A09083;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-wonder': '#A09083' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A09083] text-[#A09083]

SCSS

$ancient-wonder: #A09083;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A09083?

#A09083 is Ancient Wonder, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A09083 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Wonder?

Ancient Wonder 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 Ancient Wonder?

Ancient Wonder 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 Ancient Wonder?

You can download Ancient Wonder 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 Ancient Wonder?

The hex code is #A09083. In RGB it's 160, 144, 131, and in HSL it's 27°, 13%, 57%.

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