ORANGES

Green

#A38E67

RGB 163, 142, 103 · HSL 39°, 25%, 52% · CMYK 0, 13, 37, 36

Green is #A38E67 in HEX — rgb(163, 142, 103), hsl(39°, 25%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 36%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 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#A38E67

RGB163, 142, 103

HSL39°, 25%, 52%

HSV39°, 37%, 64%

CMYK0, 13, 37, 36

Decimal10718823

CSS RGBrgb(163, 142, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 25%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Green 236

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rattan Basket DE6201

ΔE 1.3 · #A79069

Vista Paint

Gold Taffeta C-275

ΔE 1.7 · #A48C67

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Town 283

ΔE 1.7 · #A18A64

PPG

Sweet Sparrow 1100-5

ΔE 2.4 · #A8946B

Dulux

Chapter S16C5

ΔE 3.1 · #9F9169

Sherwin-Williams

Burlap SW6137

ΔE 3.5 · #AC9571

Valspar

Caraway Shield 6008-4B

ΔE 3.6 · #A2936F

Behr

Cliff Rock 290F-4

ΔE 3.6 · #AB976D

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 4.3 · #978A65

Kilz

Cucumber Salad LF110-01

ΔE 5.8 · #978E62

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.5 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8 · #8F8B66

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 8.2 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 11.5 · #998976

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

#A38E67

#667BA3

Analogous

#A36F66

#A38E67

#9AA366

Triadic

#A38E67

#66A38E

#8E66A3

Split-Complementary

#A38E67

#669AA3

#6F66A3

Tetradic

#A38E67

#66A36F

#667BA3

#A3669A

Monochromatic

#463C2A

#766547

#A38E67

#C0B196

#DDD5C6

Rectangle

#A38E67

#7BA366

#667BA3

#8E66A3

Compound

#A38E67

#9AA366

#667BA3

#6F66A3

Variations

Lighter

#B6A485

#C5BAA6

#DCD6CD

Darker

#86724E

#5D4F35

#372E1E

Saturation

#8E877B

#A38E66

#D19C38

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.62:1

Deuteranopia

#A38E67

#9C9367

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A38E67

#92926D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A38E67

#A5898D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Green 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

#BA9768

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A38E67

Daylight 5500K

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

#A79C8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#55688D

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: #A38E67;

CSS — background

background-color: #A38E67;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #A38E67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#A38E67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A38E67] text-[#A38E67]

SCSS

$green: #A38E67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A38E67?

#A38E67 is Green, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A38E67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

Green 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 Green?

Green 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 Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #A38E67. In RGB it's 163, 142, 103, and in HSL it's 39°, 25%, 52%.

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