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Pirate's

#A18C60

RGB 161, 140, 96 · HSL 41°, 26%, 50% · CMYK 0, 13, 40, 37

Pirate's is #A18C60 in HEX — rgb(161, 140, 96), hsl(41°, 26%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 37%).

Pirate's pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 26%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A18C60

RGB161, 140, 96

HSL41°, 26%, 50%

HSV41°, 40%, 63%

CMYK0, 13, 40, 37

Decimal10587232

CSS RGBrgb(161, 140, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 26%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Livingston HC-16

Exact match

PPG

Rattan 1103-5

ΔE 1.4 · #A58E61

Vista Paint

Woodriff K-985

ΔE 1.6 · #A0895C

Dulux

Shank S15D6

ΔE 1.7 · #A1895D

Hallman-Lindsay

Key Keeper 290

ΔE 2.9 · #A48A62

Dunn-Edwards

Ridgecrest DE6174

ΔE 3 · #9D8861

Behr

River Road N270-5

ΔE 3.1 · #A88D5F

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 3.8 · #A38759

Kilz

Cucumber Salad LF110-01

ΔE 5.4 · #978E62

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.6 · #978A65

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 5.8 · #AE905E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.2 · #998F5B

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.5 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.3 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.7 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 14.1 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A18C60

#5E73A1

Analogous

#A16B5E

#A18C60

#94A15E

Triadic

#A18C60

#5EA18C

#8C5EA1

Split-Complementary

#A18C60

#5E94A1

#6B5EA1

Tetradic

#A18C60

#5EA16B

#5E73A1

#A15E94

Monochromatic

#403826

#706242

#A18C60

#BDAE8F

#D9D1BF

Rectangle

#A18C60

#73A15E

#5E73A1

#8C5EA1

Compound

#A18C60

#94A15E

#5E73A1

#6B5EA1

Variations

Lighter

#B4A37E

#C3B9A2

#DAD5CA

Darker

#82704A

#5A4D32

#352D1D

Saturation

#898376

#A18C5E

#D09D2F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.44:1

Deuteranopia

#A18C60

#9A9160

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A18C60

#909067

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A18C60

#A3878B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pirate's brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B89663

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A18C60

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59B87

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.

#516287

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: #A18C60;

CSS — background

background-color: #A18C60;

CSS Variable

--color-pirate's: #A18C60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pirate's': '#A18C60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A18C60] text-[#A18C60]

SCSS

$pirate's: #A18C60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A18C60?

#A18C60 is Pirate's, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A18C60 warm or cool?

Pirate's reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pirate's?

Pirate's works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Pirate's?

Pirate's pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pirate's?

You can download Pirate's 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 Pirate's?

The hex code is #A18C60. In RGB it's 161, 140, 96, and in HSL it's 41°, 26%, 50%.

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