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Rapid Rock

#A39281

RGB 163, 146, 129 · HSL 30°, 16%, 57% · CMYK 0, 10, 21, 36

Rapid Rock is #A39281 in HEX — rgb(163, 146, 129), hsl(30°, 16%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 21%, 36%).

Rapid Rock pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 16%, 57%. 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#A39281

RGB163, 146, 129

HSL30°, 16%, 57%

HSV30°, 21%, 64%

CMYK0, 10, 21, 36

Decimal10719873

CSS RGBrgb(163, 146, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 16%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rapid Rock 15-19

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Moth Wing SW9174

ΔE 0.9 · #A0907F

Benjamin Moore

Mesa AC-33

ΔE 1.3 · #A08F7D

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 1.4 · #9F9180

Behr

Cozy Cocoa BNC-13

ΔE 1.5 · #A28F7D

Dulux

Zinc Blend S10C4

ΔE 1.6 · #A38F7E

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 2.2 · #9D9180

Vista Paint

Faded Beige K-1187

ΔE 2.3 · #A29285

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Barrel historic-rain-barrel

ΔE 2.6 · #A49688

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 2.8 · #A68F80

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 3.8 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.4 · #A3977F

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 5.3 · #9D978A

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 5.9 · #989187

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 8.4 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#A39281

#8091A3

Analogous

#A38080

#A39281

#A3A380

Triadic

#A39281

#80A391

#9180A3

Split-Complementary

#A39281

#80A3A3

#8080A3

Tetradic

#A39281

#80A380

#8091A3

#A380A3

Monochromatic

#50453A

#7C6B5A

#A39281

#C3B8AC

#E3DED9

Rectangle

#A39281

#91A380

#8091A3

#9180A3

Compound

#A39281

#A3A380

#8091A3

#8080A3

Variations

Lighter

#B5A799

#C6BDB4

#DDD9D4

Darker

#887461

#5E5042

#372F26

Saturation

#97918C

#A39180

#D19152

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.99:1

Deuteranopia

#A39281

#9C9781

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A39281

#959583

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A39281

#A49092

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rapid Rock 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

#BA9A7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A39281

Daylight 5500K

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

#A79FA0

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5D7C9A

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: #A39281;

CSS — background

background-color: #A39281;

CSS Variable

--color-rapid-rock: #A39281;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rapid-rock': '#A39281' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A39281] text-[#A39281]

SCSS

$rapid-rock: #A39281;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A39281?

#A39281 is Rapid Rock, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A39281 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rapid Rock?

Rapid Rock 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 Rapid Rock?

Rapid Rock 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 Rapid Rock?

You can download Rapid Rock 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 Rapid Rock?

The hex code is #A39281. In RGB it's 163, 146, 129, and in HSL it's 30°, 16%, 57%.

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