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Alexandria

#A4937D

RGB 164, 147, 125 · HSL 34°, 18%, 57% · CMYK 0, 10, 24, 36

Alexandria is #A4937D in HEX — rgb(164, 147, 125), hsl(34°, 18%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 36%).

Alexandria pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 18%, 57%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A4937D

RGB164, 147, 125

HSL34°, 18%, 57%

HSV34°, 24%, 64%

CMYK0, 10, 24, 36

Decimal10785661

CSS RGBrgb(164, 147, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 18%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Alexandria HC-77

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Urban Jungle SW9117

ΔE 0.5 · #A4947E

Behr

Pure Earth PPU7-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A79481

PPG

Oyster Shell 14-13

ΔE 2.1 · #A0917E

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 2.3 · #A89983

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 2.5 · #A3977F

Vista Paint

Village Crier C-189

ΔE 2.7 · #AC9984

Hallman-Lindsay

Whipcord 338

ΔE 3 · #A09176

Dulux

Zinc Blend S10C4

ΔE 3.1 · #A38F7E

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 3.5 · #A08B73

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 3.6 · #AB9C83

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.7 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.2 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.9 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 8.8 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.5 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#A4937D

#7E8FA5

Analogous

#A5807E

#A4937D

#A2A57E

Triadic

#A4937D

#7EA594

#947EA5

Split-Complementary

#A4937D

#7EA2A5

#807EA5

Tetradic

#A4937D

#7EA580

#7E8FA5

#A57EA2

Monochromatic

#514738

#7E6E58

#A4937D

#C4B9AB

#E4DFD8

Rectangle

#A4937D

#8FA57E

#7E8FA5

#947EA5

Compound

#A4937D

#A2A57E

#7E8FA5

#807EA5

Variations

Lighter

#B7A997

#C7BFB3

#DDD9D4

Darker

#8A775E

#605240

#383025

Saturation

#97928B

#A5947E

#D29A51

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4937D

#9D977D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4937D

#969680

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4937D

#A59093

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Alexandria 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

#BA9B79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4937D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A09D

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5D779A

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: #A4937D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4937D;

CSS Variable

--color-alexandria: #A4937D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alexandria': '#A4937D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4937D] text-[#A4937D]

SCSS

$alexandria: #A4937D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4937D?

#A4937D is Alexandria, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A4937D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alexandria?

Alexandria 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 Alexandria?

Alexandria 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 Alexandria?

You can download Alexandria 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 Alexandria?

The hex code is #A4937D. In RGB it's 164, 147, 125, and in HSL it's 34°, 18%, 57%.

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