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Cashew

#A47149

RGB 164, 113, 73 · HSL 26°, 38%, 46% · CMYK 0, 31, 55, 36

Cashew is #A47149 in HEX — rgb(164, 113, 73), hsl(26°, 38%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 55%, 36%).

Cashew pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 38%, 46%. 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#A47149

RGB164, 113, 73

HSL26°, 38%, 46%

HSV26°, 55%, 64%

CMYK0, 31, 55, 36

Decimal10776905

CSS RGBrgb(164, 113, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 38%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Castellina MQ4-5

ΔE 2.6 · #A16E42

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 2.6 · #9D6F46

PPG

Ginger Spice 1070-6

ΔE 2.7 · #A66E49

Benjamin Moore

Tawny 2161-20

ΔE 3 · #A07348

Vista Paint

Fallen Leaf K-1024

ΔE 3.1 · #9F6E41

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 3.2 · #9D6C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Crazy Horse 256

ΔE 3.6 · #A57648

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 3.8 · #A16941

Sherwin-Williams

Brandywine SW7710

ΔE 4 · #A56C4A

Dulux

Splinter S11E8

ΔE 4.4 · #A36E3F

Kilz

Roasted Pumpkin LC100-01

ΔE 6.8 · #A1694D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.9 · #8F6E46

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 9.3 · #8A6642

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12 · #C27654

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 13.8 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14.8 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#A47149

#497BA2

Analogous

#A2494F

#A47149

#A29C49

Triadic

#A47149

#49A26F

#6F49A2

Split-Complementary

#A47149

#49A29C

#494FA2

Tetradic

#A47149

#4FA249

#497BA2

#9C49A2

Monochromatic

#382719

#6D4B31

#A47149

#C19776

#D9BFAB

Rectangle

#A47149

#7BA249

#497BA2

#6F49A2

Compound

#A47149

#A29C49

#497BA2

#494FA2

Variations

Lighter

#BB8B67

#C7A992

#DCCDC2

Darker

#835938

#5B3D26

#362315

Saturation

#837468

#A26F49

#C66B24

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

4.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.04:1

Deuteranopia

#A47149

#8E8348

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A47149

#7C7C50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A47149

#A46D73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cashew 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

#BA8152

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A47149

Daylight 5500K

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

#A88676

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#446884

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A47149;

CSS — background

background-color: #A47149;

CSS Variable

--color-cashew: #A47149;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cashew': '#A47149' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A47149] text-[#A47149]

SCSS

$cashew: #A47149;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A47149?

#A47149 is Cashew, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A47149 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cashew?

Cashew 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 Cashew?

Cashew 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 Cashew?

You can download Cashew 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 Cashew?

The hex code is #A47149. In RGB it's 164, 113, 73, and in HSL it's 26°, 38%, 46%.

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