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New

#A18562

RGB 161, 133, 98 · HSL 33°, 25%, 51% · CMYK 0, 17, 39, 37

New is #A18562 in HEX — rgb(161, 133, 98), hsl(33°, 25%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 39%, 37%).

New pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 25%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A18562

RGB161, 133, 98

HSL33°, 25%, 51%

HSV33°, 39%, 63%

CMYK0, 17, 39, 37

Decimal10585442

CSS RGBrgb(161, 133, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 25%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

New AC-6

Exact match

PPG

Coffee With Cream 1086-6

ΔE 1.7 · #A68966

Vista Paint

Ginger Root C-1441

ΔE 1.7 · #9C8260

Sherwin-Williams

Artifact SW6138

ΔE 2.2 · #9A815E

Hallman-Lindsay

Ginger Root historic-ginger-root

ΔE 2.3 · #A3845E

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

ΔE 2.6 · #A88B66

Behr

Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28

ΔE 2.8 · #A28668

Dulux

Water Wheel S11D6

ΔE 3.4 · #A28366

Valspar

Olive Branch Gold 3006-7A

ΔE 3.4 · #9B7F58

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 3.9 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.3 · #A58369

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.3 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.4 · #B29B79

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.6 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10.9 · #998976

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 11.4 · #A89D7E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A18562

#637FA1

Analogous

#A16663

#A18562

#9EA163

Triadic

#A18562

#63A185

#8563A1

Split-Complementary

#A18562

#639EA1

#6663A1

Tetradic

#A18562

#63A166

#637FA1

#A1639E

Monochromatic

#433728

#735E45

#A18562

#BEAA93

#DBD0C2

Rectangle

#A18562

#7FA163

#637FA1

#8563A1

Compound

#A18562

#9EA163

#637FA1

#6663A1

Variations

Lighter

#B49E82

#C4B6A4

#DBD4CC

Darker

#836B4D

#5B4934

#362B1E

Saturation

#8B8379

#A18563

#D08A34

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.05:1

Deuteranopia

#A18562

#968D62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A18562

#8A8A67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A18562

#A28185

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

New 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

#B89065

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A18562

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59589

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#536C8A

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: #A18562;

CSS — background

background-color: #A18562;

CSS Variable

--color-new: #A18562;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new': '#A18562' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A18562] text-[#A18562]

SCSS

$new: #A18562;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A18562?

#A18562 is New, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A18562 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New?

New 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 New?

New 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 New?

You can download New 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 New?

The hex code is #A18562. In RGB it's 161, 133, 98, and in HSL it's 33°, 25%, 51%.

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