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Nutshell

#A37F66

RGB 163, 127, 102 · HSL 25°, 25%, 52% · CMYK 0, 22, 37, 36

Nutshell is #A37F66 in HEX — rgb(163, 127, 102), hsl(25°, 25%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 37%, 36%).

Nutshell pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 25%, 52%. 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#A37F66

RGB163, 127, 102

HSL25°, 25%, 52%

HSV25°, 37%, 64%

CMYK0, 22, 37, 36

Decimal10714982

CSS RGBrgb(163, 127, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 25%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nutshell S220-5

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 1.7 · #A58369

Hallman-Lindsay

Veldrift 164

ΔE 1.9 · #A17D61

Valspar

Rustic Oak 2007-7B

ΔE 2 · #A67E64

Vista Paint

Carmel Valley K-1050

ΔE 2.3 · #A88266

Dulux

Caramel Sundae S10E5

ΔE 2.3 · #A98469

Benjamin Moore

Birchwood 1161

ΔE 2.5 · #A57C65

Sherwin-Williams

Pottery Urn SW7715

ΔE 2.8 · #AA866E

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 3.1 · #A57D69

Dunn-Edwards

Sandpit DE6118

ΔE 3.2 · #9E7C5E

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 4.7 · #A2806F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.5 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10.1 · #998976

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.2 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.7 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 13 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#A37F66

#668AA3

Analogous

#A3666B

#A37F66

#A39E66

Triadic

#A37F66

#66A380

#8066A3

Split-Complementary

#A37F66

#66A39E

#666BA3

Tetradic

#A37F66

#6BA366

#668AA3

#9E66A3

Monochromatic

#46362A

#765A47

#A37F66

#C0A796

#DDCFC6

Rectangle

#A37F66

#8AA366

#668AA3

#8066A3

Compound

#A37F66

#A39E66

#668AA3

#666BA3

Variations

Lighter

#B69985

#C5B3A6

#DCD3CD

Darker

#86654E

#5D4635

#37281E

Saturation

#8E837B

#A38066

#D17838

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

3.63:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.78:1

Deuteranopia

#A37F66

#938B66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A37F66

#86866A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A37F66

#A37C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nutshell 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

#BA8C68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A37F66

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7918C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#55758D

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: #A37F66;

CSS — background

background-color: #A37F66;

CSS Variable

--color-nutshell: #A37F66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nutshell': '#A37F66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A37F66] text-[#A37F66]

SCSS

$nutshell: #A37F66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A37F66?

#A37F66 is Nutshell, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A37F66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nutshell?

Nutshell 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 Nutshell?

Nutshell 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 Nutshell?

You can download Nutshell 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 Nutshell?

The hex code is #A37F66. In RGB it's 163, 127, 102, and in HSL it's 25°, 25%, 52%.

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