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Wood Thrush

#A47D43

RGB 164, 125, 67 · HSL 36°, 42%, 45% · CMYK 0, 24, 59, 36

Wood Thrush is #A47D43 in HEX — rgb(164, 125, 67), hsl(36°, 42%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 59%, 36%).

Wood Thrush pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 42%, 45%. 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#A47D43

RGB164, 125, 67

HSL36°, 42%, 45%

HSV36°, 59%, 64%

CMYK0, 24, 59, 36

Decimal10779971

CSS RGBrgb(164, 125, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 42%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 2 · #A47D3F

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 3.2 · #A67A45

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 3.4 · #AC864B

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

ΔE 3.6 · #AC854E

Vista Paint

Golden Mist K-992

ΔE 4 · #9B733C

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 4.1 · #A9864E

Benjamin Moore

Camel 2165-10

ΔE 4.2 · #A6773F

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 4.2 · #A4763C

Behr

Invitation Gold MQ4-6

ΔE 4.2 · #A77842

Valspar

Camel Ride 3005-7A

ΔE 5.2 · #B18A52

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.2 · #B7975E

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 11.2 · #826C34

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 11.2 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.6 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.8 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 17.3 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#A47D43

#4369A3

Analogous

#A34C43

#A47D43

#99A343

Triadic

#A47D43

#43A37C

#7C43A3

Split-Complementary

#A47D43

#4399A3

#4C43A3

Tetradic

#A47D43

#43A34C

#4369A3

#A34399

Monochromatic

#362916

#6D532C

#A47D43

#C4A26E

#DAC5A4

Rectangle

#A47D43

#69A343

#4369A3

#7C43A3

Compound

#A47D43

#99A343

#4369A3

#4C43A3

Variations

Lighter

#BE9860

#C9B18D

#DCD1BF

Darker

#846433

#5C4522

#362813

Saturation

#817664

#A37C43

#C48321

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

3.75:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.59:1

Deuteranopia

#A47D43

#958842

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A47D43

#85854E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A47D43

#A5777D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Wood Thrush 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

#BA8A4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A47D43

Daylight 5500K

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

#A88F72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3F5B84

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: #A47D43;

CSS — background

background-color: #A47D43;

CSS Variable

--color-wood-thrush: #A47D43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wood-thrush': '#A47D43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A47D43] text-[#A47D43]

SCSS

$wood-thrush: #A47D43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A47D43?

#A47D43 is Wood Thrush, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A47D43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wood Thrush?

Wood Thrush 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 Wood Thrush?

Wood Thrush 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 Wood Thrush?

You can download Wood Thrush 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 Wood Thrush?

The hex code is #A47D43. In RGB it's 164, 125, 67, and in HSL it's 36°, 42%, 45%.

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