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Desert Boot

#A26E3B

RGB 162, 110, 59 · HSL 30°, 47%, 43% · CMYK 0, 32, 64, 36

Desert Boot is #A26E3B in HEX — rgb(162, 110, 59), hsl(30°, 47%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 64%, 36%).

Desert Boot pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 47%, 43%. 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#A26E3B

RGB162, 110, 59

HSL30°, 47%, 43%

HSV30°, 64%, 64%

CMYK0, 32, 64, 36

Decimal10645051

CSS RGBrgb(162, 110, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 47%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Desert Boot S12F9

Exact match

Behr

Curry Powder PPU6-1

ΔE 1.7 · #9D6C38

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 2.7 · #9A6A35

Benjamin Moore

Byzantine CSP-1075

ΔE 3.6 · #AC7242

Vista Paint

Fallen Leaf K-1024

ΔE 3.8 · #9F6E41

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 4.3 · #9D6C40

PPG

Chaparral 16-22

ΔE 4.4 · #A76C40

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 4.5 · #A17135

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Metal 998

ΔE 4.8 · #B17743

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 4.8 · #A4763C

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 5.7 · #A16941

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 8.9 · #955F20

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 11.5 · #875228

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.9 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 15.9 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 19.2 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#A26E3B

#3A6EA1

Analogous

#A13A3A

#A26E3B

#A1A13A

Triadic

#A26E3B

#3AA16E

#6E3AA1

Split-Complementary

#A26E3B

#3AA1A1

#3A3AA1

Tetradic

#A26E3B

#3AA13A

#3A6EA1

#A13AA1

Monochromatic

#312112

#694726

#A26E3B

#C69462

#DBBA9A

Rectangle

#A26E3B

#6EA13A

#3A6EA1

#6E3AA1

Compound

#A26E3B

#A1A13A

#3A6EA1

#3A3AA1

Variations

Lighter

#C18B54

#CBA885

#DDCCBB

Darker

#83582C

#5B3C1D

#362310

Saturation

#7D6E5E

#A16E3A

#BE6E1D

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.83:1

Deuteranopia

#A26E3B

#8C8039

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A26E3B

#797944

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A26E3B

#A36970

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Boot 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

#B97F47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A26E3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6846C

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.

#385D82

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: #A26E3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A26E3B;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-boot: #A26E3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-boot': '#A26E3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A26E3B] text-[#A26E3B]

SCSS

$desert-boot: #A26E3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A26E3B?

#A26E3B is Desert Boot, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A26E3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Boot?

Desert Boot 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 Desert Boot?

Desert Boot 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 Desert Boot?

You can download Desert Boot 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 Desert Boot?

The hex code is #A26E3B. In RGB it's 162, 110, 59, and in HSL it's 30°, 47%, 43%.

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