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Syrah Soil

#A16717

RGB 161, 103, 23 · HSL 35°, 75%, 36% · CMYK 0, 36, 86, 37

Syrah Soil is #A16717 in HEX — rgb(161, 103, 23), hsl(35°, 75%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 86%, 37%).

Syrah Soil pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 75%, 36%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A16717

RGB161, 103, 23

HSL35°, 75%, 36%

HSV35°, 86%, 63%

CMYK0, 36, 86, 37

Decimal10577687

CSS RGBrgb(161, 103, 23)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 75%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mayan Gold 310D-7

ΔE 2.1 · #A0660F

Dulux

Moulded Clay S11F9

ΔE 8 · #B97730

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 8.1 · #955F20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.7 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.5 · #AF7C20

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 9.7 · #B98033

Sherwin-Williams

Cut the Mustard SW6384

ΔE 10.1 · #BA7F38

Hallman-Lindsay

Farmhouse Ochre historic-farmhouse-ochre

ΔE 11.1 · #BD8339

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 11.2 · #BC7D3D

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 11.3 · #B6793D

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 11.4 · #A66B35

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 11.5 · #A17135

Benjamin Moore

Dried 2158-10

ΔE 11.9 · #BF803F

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 12.7 · #C68736

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 20.6 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 22.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#A16717

#1750A1

Analogous

#A12217

#A16717

#95A117

Triadic

#A16717

#17A167

#6717A1

Split-Complementary

#A16717

#1795A1

#2217A1

Tetradic

#A16717

#17A122

#1750A1

#A11795

Monochromatic

#1B1104

#5E3C0D

#A16717

#E09224

#E9B367

Rectangle

#A16717

#50A117

#1750A1

#6717A1

Compound

#A16717

#95A117

#1750A1

#2217A1

Variations

Lighter

#DA8C1F

#DCA75F

#E4CBA8

Darker

#835310

#5C3909

#372204

Saturation

#705F47

#A16717

#AC690B

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

4.70:1

vs Black

4.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A16717

#897B11

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A16717

#74742C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A16717

#A26169

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Syrah Soil 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

#B87A2C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A16717

Daylight 5500K

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

#A57F51

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#1C4680

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A16717;

CSS — background

background-color: #A16717;

CSS Variable

--color-syrah-soil: #A16717;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'syrah-soil': '#A16717' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A16717] text-[#A16717]

SCSS

$syrah-soil: #A16717;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A16717?

#A16717 is Syrah Soil, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A16717 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Syrah Soil?

Syrah Soil 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 Syrah Soil?

Syrah Soil 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 Syrah Soil?

You can download Syrah Soil 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 Syrah Soil?

The hex code is #A16717. In RGB it's 161, 103, 23, and in HSL it's 35°, 75%, 36%.

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