ORANGES

Corduroy

#A17B36

RGB 161, 123, 54 · HSL 39°, 50%, 42% · CMYK 0, 24, 66, 37

Corduroy is #A17B36 in HEX — rgb(161, 123, 54), hsl(39°, 50%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 66%, 37%).

Corduroy pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 50%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A17B36

RGB161, 123, 54

HSL39°, 50%, 42%

HSV39°, 66%, 63%

CMYK0, 24, 66, 37

Decimal10582838

CSS RGBrgb(161, 123, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 50%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Corduroy 2153-20

Exact match

Behr

Harvest Time S300-6

ΔE 2.3 · #A48038

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 2.9 · #AA803A

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 3.3 · #A7833B

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 3.6 · #A47D3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 3.6 · #A7843E

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 4.5 · #AA8344

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 5.2 · #B08843

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 7.3 · #AF8A3A

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 7.4 · #B48347

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 7.5 · #B28E4B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.8 · #B97D31

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 12.5 · #826C34

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.6 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 13.2 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A17B36

#365BA1

Analogous

#A14636

#A17B36

#91A136

Triadic

#A17B36

#36A17B

#7B36A1

Split-Complementary

#A17B36

#3691A1

#4636A1

Tetradic

#A17B36

#36A146

#365BA1

#A13691

Monochromatic

#2E230F

#674F22

#A17B36

#C8A25B

#DBC294

Rectangle

#A17B36

#5BA136

#365BA1

#7B36A1

Compound

#A17B36

#91A136

#365BA1

#4636A1

Variations

Lighter

#C49A4E

#CCB281

#DDD1B9

Darker

#836329

#5B451B

#36280F

Saturation

#7B705B

#A17B36

#BB831B

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

3.89:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.40:1

Deuteranopia

#A17B36

#938635

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A17B36

#828244

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A17B36

#A3747B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Corduroy 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

#B88944

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A17B36

Daylight 5500K

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

#A58E68

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#344F82

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: #A17B36;

CSS — background

background-color: #A17B36;

CSS Variable

--color-corduroy: #A17B36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'corduroy': '#A17B36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A17B36] text-[#A17B36]

SCSS

$corduroy: #A17B36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A17B36?

#A17B36 is Corduroy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A17B36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Corduroy?

Corduroy 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 Corduroy?

Corduroy 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 Corduroy?

You can download Corduroy 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 Corduroy?

The hex code is #A17B36. In RGB it's 161, 123, 54, and in HSL it's 39°, 50%, 42%.

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