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Whole Wheat

#A48B73

RGB 164, 139, 115 · HSL 29°, 21%, 55% · CMYK 0, 15, 30, 36

Whole Wheat is #A48B73 in HEX — rgb(164, 139, 115), hsl(29°, 21%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 30%, 36%).

Whole Wheat pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 21%, 55%. 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#A48B73

RGB164, 139, 115

HSL29°, 21%, 55%

HSV29°, 30%, 64%

CMYK0, 15, 30, 36

Decimal10783603

CSS RGBrgb(164, 139, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 21%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Whole Wheat DE6124

Exact match

Dulux

Snuggle Pie S12D5

ΔE 0.7 · #A48C73

Vista Paint

Pocahontas K-1018

ΔE 0.8 · #A48C75

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly Brown SW9093

ΔE 1.3 · #A88E76

Behr

Toffee Crunch 700D-5

ΔE 1.7 · #A08872

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 1.8 · #A08B73

Benjamin Moore

Elk CC-362

ΔE 1.9 · #A68E73

PPG

Cocoloco 1079-5

ΔE 2.5 · #AA8F7A

Valspar

Universal Umber 3003-9B

ΔE 2.6 · #9C866F

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 4 · #AF8E75

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 5.1 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.6 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.7 · #B29B79

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.8 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 11.4 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A48B73

#748DA4

Analogous

#A47475

#A48B73

#A4A474

Triadic

#A48B73

#74A48B

#8B74A4

Split-Complementary

#A48B73

#74A4A4

#7475A4

Tetradic

#A48B73

#75A474

#748DA4

#A474A4

Monochromatic

#4D3F32

#7B6551

#A48B73

#C3B2A2

#E1D8D1

Rectangle

#A48B73

#8DA474

#748DA4

#8B74A4

Compound

#A48B73

#A4A474

#748DA4

#7475A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6A390

#C6BAAE

#DDD7D1

Darker

#896F57

#5F4D3B

#382D22

Saturation

#938C85

#A48B74

#D28A47

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#A48B73

#999273

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A48B73

#909076

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A48B73

#A5888B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Whole Wheat 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

#BA9571

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A48B73

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89A96

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.

#597895

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: #A48B73;

CSS — background

background-color: #A48B73;

CSS Variable

--color-whole-wheat: #A48B73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whole-wheat': '#A48B73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A48B73] text-[#A48B73]

SCSS

$whole-wheat: #A48B73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A48B73?

#A48B73 is Whole Wheat, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A48B73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whole Wheat?

Whole Wheat 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 Whole Wheat?

Whole Wheat 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 Whole Wheat?

You can download Whole Wheat 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 Whole Wheat?

The hex code is #A48B73. In RGB it's 164, 139, 115, and in HSL it's 29°, 21%, 55%.

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