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Chocolate Cheesecake

#A48270

RGB 164, 130, 112 · HSL 21°, 22%, 54% · CMYK 0, 21, 32, 36

Chocolate Cheesecake is #A48270 in HEX — rgb(164, 130, 112), hsl(21°, 22%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 32%, 36%).

Chocolate Cheesecake pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 22%, 54%. 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#A48270

RGB164, 130, 112

HSL21°, 22%, 54%

HSV21°, 32%, 64%

CMYK0, 21, 32, 36

Decimal10781296

CSS RGBrgb(164, 130, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 22%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Chocolate Cheesecake 2006-7B

Exact match

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 0.9 · #A2806F

Dulux

Red Earth S08D6

ΔE 1.2 · #A27F6E

Behr

Warm Cognac MQ2-42

ΔE 1.8 · #A4816C

Benjamin Moore

Gaucho 2096-40

ΔE 1.9 · #AA8674

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 2.5 · #AC8674

Sherwin-Williams

Iced Mocha SW9092

ΔE 3.4 · #A3846C

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 3.5 · #A57D69

Vista Paint

Pale Palamino K-1106

ΔE 4.2 · #997A6C

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4.4 · #A58369

Hallman-Lindsay

Emerging Leaf 135

ΔE 5.1 · #987A6E

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.9 · #998976

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.6 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.5 · #A3977F

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 12.4 · #898176

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A48270

#7091A4

Analogous

#A47078

#A48270

#A49C70

Triadic

#A48270

#70A482

#8270A4

Split-Complementary

#A48270

#70A49C

#7078A4

Tetradic

#A48270

#78A470

#7091A4

#9C70A4

Monochromatic

#4B3930

#795D4E

#A48270

#C1AB9F

#DFD4CD

Rectangle

#A48270

#91A470

#7091A4

#8270A4

Compound

#A48270

#A49C70

#7091A4

#7078A4

Variations

Lighter

#B69B8D

#C6B5AB

#DCD4D0

Darker

#886755

#5E4639

#372921

Saturation

#918782

#A48270

#D17442

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.01:1

Deuteranopia

#A48270

#948D70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A48270

#898973

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A48270

#A48083

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chocolate Cheesecake 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

#BA8E6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A48270

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89393

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#587E92

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: #A48270;

CSS — background

background-color: #A48270;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-cheesecake: #A48270;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-cheesecake': '#A48270' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A48270] text-[#A48270]

SCSS

$chocolate-cheesecake: #A48270;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A48270?

#A48270 is Chocolate Cheesecake, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A48270 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Cheesecake?

Chocolate Cheesecake 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 Chocolate Cheesecake?

Chocolate Cheesecake 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 Chocolate Cheesecake?

You can download Chocolate Cheesecake 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 Chocolate Cheesecake?

The hex code is #A48270. In RGB it's 164, 130, 112, and in HSL it's 21°, 22%, 54%.

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