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Natural Evolution

#A27833

RGB 162, 120, 51 · HSL 37°, 52%, 42% · CMYK 0, 26, 69, 36

Natural Evolution is #A27833 in HEX — rgb(162, 120, 51), hsl(37°, 52%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 69%, 36%).

Natural Evolution pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 52%, 42%. 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#A27833

RGB162, 120, 51

HSL37°, 52%, 42%

HSV37°, 69%, 64%

CMYK0, 26, 69, 36

Decimal10647603

CSS RGBrgb(162, 120, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 52%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Corduroy 2153-20

ΔE 2.2 · #A17B36

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 3.1 · #AA803A

Behr

Golden Rice S290-6

ΔE 3.9 · #AB7F3F

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

ΔE 4 · #9D7638

Vista Paint

Waxen Moon C-920

ΔE 4.6 · #B0823F

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 5.2 · #A17135

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 5.5 · #A7843E

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 6.2 · #B08843

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 6.9 · #B88541

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 7 · #B48347

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 8.2 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.2 · #B97D31

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 11 · #955F20

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.5 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.6 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 14.7 · #B7975E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A27833

#335EA3

Analogous

#A34033

#A27833

#96A333

Triadic

#A27833

#33A378

#7833A3

Split-Complementary

#A27833

#3396A3

#4033A3

Tetradic

#A27833

#33A340

#335EA3

#A33396

Monochromatic

#2F220F

#694D21

#A27833

#CA9F58

#DDC092

Rectangle

#A27833

#5EA333

#335EA3

#7833A3

Compound

#A27833

#96A333

#335EA3

#4033A3

Variations

Lighter

#C6974B

#CDAF7F

#DED0B8

Darker

#846127

#5D4319

#37270E

Saturation

#7C6F5A

#A37833

#BC7E1A

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#A27833

#928532

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A27833

#808041

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A27833

#A37178

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Natural Evolution 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

#B98741

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A27833

Daylight 5500K

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

#A68C66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#335283

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: #A27833;

CSS — background

background-color: #A27833;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-evolution: #A27833;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-evolution': '#A27833' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A27833] text-[#A27833]

SCSS

$natural-evolution: #A27833;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A27833?

#A27833 is Natural Evolution, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A27833 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural Evolution?

Natural Evolution 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 Natural Evolution?

Natural Evolution 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 Natural Evolution?

You can download Natural Evolution 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 Natural Evolution?

The hex code is #A27833. In RGB it's 162, 120, 51, and in HSL it's 37°, 52%, 42%.

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