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Desert Tan

#A38C6C

RGB 163, 140, 108 · HSL 35°, 23%, 53% · CMYK 0, 14, 34, 36

Desert Tan is #A38C6C in HEX — rgb(163, 140, 108), hsl(35°, 23%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 34%, 36%).

Desert Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 23%, 53%. 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#A38C6C

RGB163, 140, 108

HSL35°, 23%, 53%

HSV35°, 34%, 64%

CMYK0, 14, 34, 36

Decimal10718316

CSS RGBrgb(163, 140, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 23%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Algonquin 1055

ΔE 1.5 · #A78D6D

Behr

Distant Land N260-5

ΔE 1.6 · #9E8A6A

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 1.8 · #A08C6E

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 1.8 · #A89071

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Taffeta 276

ΔE 2 · #A48B68

PPG

Iced Cappuccino 1099-6

ΔE 2.5 · #9C8866

Vista Paint

Gold Taffeta C-275

ΔE 2.8 · #A48C67

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

ΔE 3 · #A08D71

Sherwin-Williams

Double Latte SW9108

ΔE 3.1 · #A78C71

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 4.6 · #A08B73

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.3 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.7 · #B29B79

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.3 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 7.7 · #A89D7E

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.1 · #998976

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.8 · #8F8B66

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

#A38C6C

#6C83A3

Analogous

#A3706C

#A38C6C

#9EA36C

Triadic

#A38C6C

#6CA38C

#8C6CA3

Split-Complementary

#A38C6C

#6C9EA3

#706CA3

Tetradic

#A38C6C

#6CA370

#6C83A3

#A36C9E

Monochromatic

#483D2D

#77654B

#A38C6C

#C0B19B

#DED5CA

Rectangle

#A38C6C

#83A36C

#6C83A3

#8C6CA3

Compound

#A38C6C

#9EA36C

#6C83A3

#706CA3

Variations

Lighter

#B5A389

#C5B9A9

#DCD6CE

Darker

#867052

#5D4D38

#372D20

Saturation

#8F897F

#A38C6C

#D1933D

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

#A38C6C

#9A926C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A38C6C

#909071

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A38C6C

#A4888C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Tan 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

#BA966C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A38C6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A79B90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#566E90

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: #A38C6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A38C6C;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-tan: #A38C6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-tan': '#A38C6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A38C6C] text-[#A38C6C]

SCSS

$desert-tan: #A38C6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A38C6C?

#A38C6C is Desert Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A38C6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Tan?

Desert Tan 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 Desert Tan?

Desert Tan 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 Desert Tan?

You can download Desert Tan 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 Desert Tan?

The hex code is #A38C6C. In RGB it's 163, 140, 108, and in HSL it's 35°, 23%, 53%.

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