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Bristle Grass

#A28450

RGB 162, 132, 80 · HSL 38°, 34%, 47% · CMYK 0, 19, 51, 36

Bristle Grass is #A28450 in HEX — rgb(162, 132, 80), hsl(38°, 34%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 51%, 36%).

Bristle Grass pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 34%, 47%. 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#A28450

RGB162, 132, 80

HSL38°, 34%, 47%

HSV38°, 51%, 64%

CMYK0, 19, 51, 36

Decimal10650704

CSS RGBrgb(162, 132, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 34%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Temple Tile N280-6

ΔE 2.1 · #A2824B

PPG

Tattle Tan 1093-7

ΔE 2.2 · #A48454

Dulux

Wheatmeal S15E7

ΔE 2.5 · #9E8050

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 224

ΔE 2.8 · #9F834A

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Harvest DE6160

ΔE 3 · #A78A59

Vista Paint

Rich Oak C-267

ΔE 3.5 · #A68456

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 3.5 · #A9864E

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 3.7 · #A38759

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 4.8 · #AE905E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 5 · #977A41

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.6 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9.7 · #998F5B

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10 · #8F6E46

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 10.9 · #826C34

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.3 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A28450

#4F6DA1

Analogous

#A15A4F

#A28450

#96A14F

Triadic

#A28450

#4FA183

#834FA1

Split-Complementary

#A28450

#4F96A1

#5A4FA1

Tetradic

#A28450

#4FA15A

#4F6DA1

#A14F96

Monochromatic

#3A2F1D

#6D5936

#A28450

#BFA77D

#D8CAB0

Rectangle

#A28450

#6DA14F

#4F6DA1

#834FA1

Compound

#A28450

#96A14F

#4F6DA1

#5A4FA1

Variations

Lighter

#B89D6E

#C5B496

#DBD3C4

Darker

#82693E

#5B4829

#352A17

Saturation

#847B6C

#A1834F

#C88D28

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

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.95:1

Deuteranopia

#A28450

#978C50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A28450

#8A8A59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A28450

#A47E84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bristle Grass 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

#B99057

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A28450

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6957B

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.

#485E83

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: #A28450;

CSS — background

background-color: #A28450;

CSS Variable

--color-bristle-grass: #A28450;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bristle-grass': '#A28450' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A28450] text-[#A28450]

SCSS

$bristle-grass: #A28450;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A28450?

#A28450 is Bristle Grass, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A28450 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bristle Grass?

Bristle Grass 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 Bristle Grass?

Bristle Grass 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 Bristle Grass?

You can download Bristle Grass 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 Bristle Grass?

The hex code is #A28450. In RGB it's 162, 132, 80, and in HSL it's 38°, 34%, 47%.

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