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Oyster Shell

#A0917E

RGB 160, 145, 126 · HSL 34°, 15%, 56% · CMYK 0, 9, 21, 37

Oyster Shell is #A0917E in HEX — rgb(160, 145, 126), hsl(34°, 15%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 21%, 37%).

Oyster Shell pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 15%, 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#A0917E

RGB160, 145, 126

HSL34°, 15%, 56%

HSV34°, 21%, 63%

CMYK0, 9, 21, 37

Decimal10523006

CSS RGBrgb(160, 145, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 15%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Oyster Shell 14-13

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cabot 998 · CC-480

ΔE 1.1 · #A08F7D

Sherwin-Williams

Moth Wing SW9174

ΔE 1.2 · #A0907F

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 1.2 · #9F9180

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 1.7 · #9D9180

Behr

Cozy Cocoa BNC-13

ΔE 1.8 · #A28F7D

Dulux

Zinc Blend S10C4

ΔE 2.3 · #A38F7E

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

ΔE 2.3 · #998C7A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 3 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.5 · #A3977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Barrel historic-rain-barrel

ΔE 3.5 · #A49688

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 3.5 · #988874

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4.1 · #9D947B

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 6.1 · #989187

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 7.4 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12 · #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

#A0917E

#7E8DA0

Analogous

#A0807E

#A0917E

#9DA07E

Triadic

#A0917E

#7EA091

#917EA0

Split-Complementary

#A0917E

#7E9DA0

#807EA0

Tetradic

#A0917E

#7EA080

#7E8DA0

#A07E9D

Monochromatic

#4C4438

#786B59

#A0917E

#C0B7AA

#E1DCD6

Rectangle

#A0917E

#8DA07E

#7E8DA0

#917EA0

Compound

#A0917E

#9DA07E

#7E8DA0

#807EA0

Variations

Lighter

#B3A798

#C4BDB3

#DCD8D4

Darker

#847560

#5B5042

#362F26

Saturation

#948F8A

#A0917E

#CF974E

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.85:1

Deuteranopia

#A0917E

#9A957E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0917E

#949481

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0917E

#A18F91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oyster Shell 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

#B7997A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0917E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59E9E

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.

#5B7598

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: #A0917E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0917E;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster-shell: #A0917E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster-shell': '#A0917E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0917E] text-[#A0917E]

SCSS

$oyster-shell: #A0917E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0917E?

#A0917E is Oyster Shell, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A0917E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oyster Shell?

Oyster Shell 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 Oyster Shell?

Oyster Shell 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 Oyster Shell?

You can download Oyster Shell 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 Oyster Shell?

The hex code is #A0917E. In RGB it's 160, 145, 126, and in HSL it's 34°, 15%, 56%.

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