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Cortez Chocolate

#A4896A

RGB 164, 137, 106 · HSL 32°, 24%, 53% · CMYK 0, 16, 35, 36

Cortez Chocolate is #A4896A in HEX — rgb(164, 137, 106), hsl(32°, 24%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 35%, 36%).

Cortez Chocolate pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 24%, 53%. 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#A4896A

RGB164, 137, 106

HSL32°, 24%, 53%

HSV32°, 35%, 64%

CMYK0, 16, 35, 36

Decimal10783082

CSS RGBrgb(164, 137, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 24%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28

ΔE 1.2 · #A28668

Benjamin Moore

Algonquin 1055

ΔE 1.6 · #A78D6D

Sherwin-Williams

Mudslide SW9113

ΔE 1.8 · #A08568

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A98A6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Taffeta 276

ΔE 2.3 · #A48B68

Dulux

Water Wheel S11D6

ΔE 2.8 · #A28366

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #A89071

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Tan DEC718

ΔE 2.9 · #A78B71

Vista Paint

Ginger Root C-1441

ΔE 3.4 · #9C8260

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4.2 · #A58369

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 4.2 · #AF8D72

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.8 · #B29B79

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.1 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.6 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.1 · #A3977F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.4 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A4896A

#6A85A4

Analogous

#A46C6A

#A4896A

#A2A46A

Triadic

#A4896A

#6AA489

#896AA4

Split-Complementary

#A4896A

#6AA2A4

#6C6AA4

Tetradic

#A4896A

#6AA46C

#6A85A4

#A46AA2

Monochromatic

#493C2D

#78624A

#A4896A

#C1AF9A

#DED4C9

Rectangle

#A4896A

#85A46A

#6A85A4

#896AA4

Compound

#A4896A

#A2A46A

#6A85A4

#6C6AA4

Variations

Lighter

#B6A188

#C6B8A8

#DCD6CE

Darker

#876E51

#5E4C37

#372C1F

Saturation

#90887F

#A4896A

#D18C3D

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.36:1

Deuteranopia

#A4896A

#99916A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4896A

#8E8E6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4896A

#A58589

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cortez Chocolate 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

#BA936B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4896A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8988F

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#567190

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: #A4896A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4896A;

CSS Variable

--color-cortez-chocolate: #A4896A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cortez-chocolate': '#A4896A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4896A] text-[#A4896A]

SCSS

$cortez-chocolate: #A4896A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4896A?

#A4896A is Cortez Chocolate, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A4896A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cortez Chocolate?

Cortez Chocolate 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 Cortez Chocolate?

Cortez Chocolate 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 Cortez Chocolate?

You can download Cortez Chocolate 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 Cortez Chocolate?

The hex code is #A4896A. In RGB it's 164, 137, 106, and in HSL it's 32°, 24%, 53%.

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