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Soft Impala

#A28B7E

RGB 162, 139, 126 · HSL 22°, 16%, 56% · CMYK 0, 14, 22, 36

Soft Impala is #A28B7E in HEX — rgb(162, 139, 126), hsl(22°, 16%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 22%, 36%).

Soft Impala pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 16%, 56%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A28B7E

RGB162, 139, 126

HSL22°, 16%, 56%

HSV22°, 22%, 64%

CMYK0, 14, 22, 36

Decimal10652542

CSS RGBrgb(162, 139, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 16%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Impala S09D4

ΔE 0.7 · #A28A7E

Valspar

Fudgecicle 2004-9C

ΔE 1 · #A58C7F

Vista Paint

Bush Buck C-140

ΔE 1.1 · #A28B80

Dunn-Edwards

Cobblestone Path DE6068

ΔE 1.7 · #9E8779

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 1.8 · #A68F80

Hallman-Lindsay

Bush Buck 141

ΔE 1.9 · #A48D83

Sherwin-Williams

Dry Dock SW7502

ΔE 2.1 · #A18D7D

PPG

Tanglewood 1073-5

ΔE 2.3 · #A58F85

Benjamin Moore

Ticonderoga 992

ΔE 2.6 · #9F8D7D

Behr

Earthnut PPU5-16

ΔE 2.6 · #9D8676

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.6 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 7 · #989187

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 7.8 · #9D978A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.1 · #A3977F

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 8.2 · #898176

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.1 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A28B7E

#7D94A1

Analogous

#A17D82

#A28B7E

#A19C7D

Triadic

#A28B7E

#7DA18A

#8A7DA1

Split-Complementary

#A28B7E

#7DA19C

#7D82A1

Tetradic

#A28B7E

#82A17D

#7D94A1

#9C7DA1

Monochromatic

#4D3F38

#796458

#A28B7E

#C1B2A9

#E1DAD6

Rectangle

#A28B7E

#94A17D

#7D94A1

#8A7DA1

Compound

#A28B7E

#A19C7D

#7D94A1

#7D82A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4A197

#C5B9B3

#DCD7D3

Darker

#856D5F

#5C4B41

#362B25

Saturation

#948D89

#A18A7D

#D07D4E

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.53:1

Deuteranopia

#A28B7E

#97927E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A28B7E

#8F8F80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A28B7E

#A28A8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soft Impala 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

#B9957A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A28B7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A69A9E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5B8198

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A28B7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A28B7E;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-impala: #A28B7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-impala': '#A28B7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A28B7E] text-[#A28B7E]

SCSS

$soft-impala: #A28B7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A28B7E?

#A28B7E is Soft Impala, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A28B7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Impala?

Soft Impala 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 Soft Impala?

Soft Impala 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 Soft Impala?

You can download Soft Impala 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 Soft Impala?

The hex code is #A28B7E. In RGB it's 162, 139, 126, and in HSL it's 22°, 16%, 56%.

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