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Earth

#A2653E

RGB 162, 101, 62 · HSL 23°, 45%, 44% · CMYK 0, 38, 62, 36

Earth is #A2653E in HEX — rgb(162, 101, 62), hsl(23°, 45%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 62%, 36%).

Earth pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 45%, 44%. 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#A2653E

RGB162, 101, 62

HSL23°, 45%, 44%

HSV23°, 62%, 64%

CMYK0, 38, 62, 36

Decimal10642750

CSS RGBrgb(162, 101, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 45%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Masada AF-220

ΔE 1.4 · #A4683F

Vista Paint

Warrior King K-1056

ΔE 1.9 · #A06339

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 2.1 · #9D603B

Behr

Maple Glaze PPU3-16

ΔE 2.4 · #A76945

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 2.7 · #A16941

Dulux

Desert Soil S10F8

ΔE 2.8 · #A5693D

PPG

Chaparral 16-22

ΔE 3.5 · #A76C40

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Mountain SW6356

ΔE 3.9 · #A6613C

Kilz

Glazed Carrot LC110-02

ΔE 5 · #B26F48

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Almond DE5258

ΔE 5.1 · #B0724A

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 6.1 · #9D6C40

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 8.7 · #A65E2E

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 9 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 12.1 · #C5714F

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.7 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 14 · #A15A4D

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

#A2653E

#3E7CA3

Analogous

#A33E49

#A2653E

#A3973E

Triadic

#A2653E

#3EA364

#643EA3

Split-Complementary

#A2653E

#3EA397

#3E49A3

Tetradic

#A2653E

#49A33E

#3E7CA3

#973EA3

Monochromatic

#342014

#6B4229

#A2653E

#C58B67

#DBB69F

Rectangle

#A2653E

#7CA33E

#3E7CA3

#643EA3

Compound

#A2653E

#A3973E

#3E7CA3

#3E49A3

Variations

Lighter

#C08159

#CAA289

#DDC9BD

Darker

#84502F

#5C371F

#362011

Saturation

#7F6D61

#A3643E

#C25D1F

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

#A2653E

#877C3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2653E

#727245

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2653E

#A26268

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Earth 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

#B9784A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2653E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A67D6E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3B6884

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: #A2653E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2653E;

CSS Variable

--color-earth: #A2653E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'earth': '#A2653E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2653E] text-[#A2653E]

SCSS

$earth: #A2653E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2653E?

#A2653E is Earth, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A2653E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Earth?

Earth 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 Earth?

Earth 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 Earth?

You can download Earth 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 Earth?

The hex code is #A2653E. In RGB it's 162, 101, 62, and in HSL it's 23°, 45%, 44%.

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