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Cole

#A39987

RGB 163, 153, 135 · HSL 39°, 13%, 58% · CMYK 0, 6, 17, 36

Cole is #A39987 in HEX — rgb(163, 153, 135), hsl(39°, 13%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 36%).

Cole pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 13%, 58%. 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#A39987

RGB163, 153, 135

HSL39°, 13%, 58%

HSV39°, 17%, 64%

CMYK0, 6, 17, 36

Decimal10721671

CSS RGBrgb(163, 153, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 13%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cole CW-60

Exact match

Dulux

Smooth Taupe SN3C4

ΔE 1.2 · #A49A8A

Vista Paint

Young Colt C-197

ΔE 1.6 · #A89C8B

Behr

Chic Taupe N230-4

ΔE 1.6 · #A59C8C

PPG

Stonehenge Greige 1024-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A79D8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Young Colt 198

ΔE 2.1 · #A79B8C

Dunn-Edwards

Calico Rock DE6229

ΔE 2.2 · #9C9584

Sherwin-Williams

Honed Soapstone SW9126

ΔE 2.3 · #9D9887

Kilz

Greyswood TB-16

ΔE 2.9 · #A49D8F

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 3 · #9D9180

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 3.4 · #9D978A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.6 · #A3977F

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 4.8 · #9F9389

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 5.5 · #989187

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 7.4 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 15 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#A39987

#8690A2

Analogous

#A28A86

#A39987

#9EA286

Triadic

#A39987

#86A298

#9886A2

Split-Complementary

#A39987

#869EA2

#8A86A2

Tetradic

#A39987

#86A28A

#8690A2

#A2869E

Monochromatic

#514A3E

#7C725F

#A39987

#C3BDB1

#E4E2DC

Rectangle

#A39987

#90A286

#8690A2

#9886A2

Compound

#A39987

#9EA286

#8690A2

#8A86A2

Variations

Lighter

#B4AD9E

#C6C1B8

#DDDBD6

Darker

#867B66

#5D5546

#363128

Saturation

#989590

#A29886

#D0A657

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

2.81:1

Fail

vs Black

7.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A39987

#A09B88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A39987

#9B9B8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A39987

#A49799

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cole 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

#BA9F80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A39987

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7A4A5

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.

#5E749D

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: #A39987;

CSS — background

background-color: #A39987;

CSS Variable

--color-cole: #A39987;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cole': '#A39987' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A39987] text-[#A39987]

SCSS

$cole: #A39987;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A39987?

#A39987 is Cole, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A39987 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cole?

Cole 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 Cole?

Cole 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 Cole?

You can download Cole 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 Cole?

The hex code is #A39987. In RGB it's 163, 153, 135, and in HSL it's 39°, 13%, 58%.

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