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Shank

#A1895D

RGB 161, 137, 93 · HSL 39°, 27%, 50% · CMYK 0, 15, 42, 37

Shank is #A1895D in HEX — rgb(161, 137, 93), hsl(39°, 27%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 42%, 37%).

Shank pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 27%, 50%. 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#A1895D

RGB161, 137, 93

HSL39°, 27%, 50%

HSV39°, 42%, 63%

CMYK0, 15, 42, 37

Decimal10586461

CSS RGBrgb(161, 137, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 27%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shank S15D6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Woodriff K-985

ΔE 0.7 · #A0895C

Benjamin Moore

Pirate's 230

ΔE 1.7 · #A18C60

PPG

Rattan 1103-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A58E61

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #A38759

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tangiers 304

ΔE 2.4 · #9E865E

Behr

River Road N270-5

ΔE 2.4 · #A88D5F

Dunn-Edwards

Spacious Plain DE6188

ΔE 2.5 · #9A8557

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 5.2 · #AE905E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6.6 · #978A65

Kilz

Cucumber Salad LF110-01

ΔE 6.8 · #978E62

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.3 · #998F5B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.7 · #BA9873

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 9 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 14.6 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#A1895D

#5D75A2

Analogous

#A2675D

#A1895D

#98A25D

Triadic

#A1895D

#5DA28A

#8A5DA2

Split-Complementary

#A1895D

#5D98A2

#675DA2

Tetradic

#A1895D

#5DA267

#5D75A2

#A25D98

Monochromatic

#413725

#716041

#A1895D

#BEAD8E

#DAD0BE

Rectangle

#A1895D

#75A25D

#5D75A2

#8A5DA2

Compound

#A1895D

#98A25D

#5D75A2

#675DA2

Variations

Lighter

#B5A17D

#C4B8A1

#DBD5CA

Darker

#836F49

#5B4C31

#352D1C

Saturation

#8A8375

#A28A5D

#D0982F

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.25:1

Deuteranopia

#A1895D

#998F5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1895D

#8D8D64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1895D

#A38488

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shank 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

#B89361

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1895D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59885

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.

#516487

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: #A1895D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1895D;

CSS Variable

--color-shank: #A1895D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shank': '#A1895D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1895D] text-[#A1895D]

SCSS

$shank: #A1895D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1895D?

#A1895D is Shank, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A1895D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shank?

Shank 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 Shank?

Shank 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 Shank?

You can download Shank 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 Shank?

The hex code is #A1895D. In RGB it's 161, 137, 93, and in HSL it's 39°, 27%, 50%.

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