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Castellina

#A27040

RGB 162, 112, 64 · HSL 29°, 43%, 44% · CMYK 0, 31, 60, 36

Castellina is #A27040 in HEX — rgb(162, 112, 64), hsl(29°, 43%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 60%, 36%).

Castellina pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 43%, 44%. 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#A27040

RGB162, 112, 64

HSL29°, 43%, 44%

HSV29°, 60%, 64%

CMYK0, 31, 60, 36

Decimal10645568

CSS RGBrgb(162, 112, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 43%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Splinter S11E8

ΔE 1.6 · #A36E3F

Vista Paint

Fallen Leaf K-1024

ΔE 1.9 · #9F6E41

Behr

Castellina MQ4-5

ΔE 2.1 · #A16E42

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 2.6 · #9D6C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Crazy Horse 256

ΔE 3.1 · #A57648

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 3.8 · #9A6A35

Benjamin Moore

Byzantine CSP-1075

ΔE 4 · #AC7242

PPG

Chaparral 16-22

ΔE 4.5 · #A76C40

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 4.6 · #9D6F46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 5 · #A16941

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 5.3 · #A4763C

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.1 · #8F6E46

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 10.9 · #955F20

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 11.9 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 16.2 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 18.1 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#A27040

#4072A0

Analogous

#A04042

#A27040

#A09F40

Triadic

#A27040

#40A06F

#6F40A0

Split-Complementary

#A27040

#40A09F

#4042A0

Tetradic

#A27040

#42A040

#4072A0

#9F40A0

Monochromatic

#332314

#6A492A

#A27040

#C39569

#D9BCA0

Rectangle

#A27040

#72A040

#4072A0

#6F40A0

Compound

#A27040

#A09F40

#4072A0

#4042A0

Variations

Lighter

#BE8B5C

#C9A88A

#DCCDBE

Darker

#825831

#5B3D21

#362312

Saturation

#7F7062

#A06F40

#C06E20

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

4.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.93:1

Deuteranopia

#A27040

#8D813E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A27040

#7A7A48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A27040

#A36B72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Castellina 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

#B9814B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A27040

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6866F

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.

#3D6182

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: #A27040;

CSS — background

background-color: #A27040;

CSS Variable

--color-castellina: #A27040;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'castellina': '#A27040' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A27040] text-[#A27040]

SCSS

$castellina: #A27040;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A27040?

#A27040 is Castellina, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A27040 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Castellina?

Castellina 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 Castellina?

Castellina 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 Castellina?

You can download Castellina 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 Castellina?

The hex code is #A27040. In RGB it's 162, 112, 64, and in HSL it's 29°, 43%, 44%.

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