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Alfajor Brown

#A55232

RGB 165, 82, 50 · HSL 17°, 53%, 42% · CMYK 0, 50, 70, 35

Alfajor Brown is #A55232 in HEX — rgb(165, 82, 50), hsl(17°, 53%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 70%, 35%).

Alfajor Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 53%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A55232

RGB165, 82, 50

HSL17°, 53%, 42%

HSV17°, 70%, 65%

CMYK0, 50, 70, 35

Decimal10834482

CSS RGBrgb(165, 82, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 53%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2175-10

ΔE 1.6 · #A75431

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 2.8 · #9F512D

Vista Paint

Sun's Rage C-1052

ΔE 3.5 · #A74E34

Behr

Thanksgiving M210-7

ΔE 4.2 · #B2583A

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 4.8 · #AC5D3E

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 4.9 · #AC5E3A

Sherwin-Williams

Pennywise SW6349

ΔE 5.4 · #A2583A

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 6.4 · #B05C44

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.6 · #AA5842

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 6.6 · #B35943

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 6.7 · #B06144

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 7 · #BA5B3A

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 8.7 · #A65E2E

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 10 · #B2683A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.3 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 13.5 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#A55232

#3284A4

Analogous

#A4324B

#A55232

#A48B32

Triadic

#A55232

#32A453

#5332A4

Split-Complementary

#A55232

#32A48B

#324BA4

Tetradic

#A55232

#4BA432

#3284A4

#8B32A4

Monochromatic

#2F180E

#693520

#A55232

#CB7857

#DDA792

Rectangle

#A55232

#84A432

#3284A4

#5332A4

Compound

#A55232

#A48B32

#3284A4

#324BA4

Variations

Lighter

#C76E4A

#CE957E

#DEC3B8

Darker

#854126

#5D2C19

#37190D

Saturation

#7C645A

#A45332

#BD4819

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

5.45:1

vs Black

3.85:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A55232

#81752E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A55232

#666637

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A55232

#A45159

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Alfajor Brown 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

#BB6A41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A55232

Daylight 5500K

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

#A86F65

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#326D84

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: #A55232;

CSS — background

background-color: #A55232;

CSS Variable

--color-alfajor-brown: #A55232;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alfajor-brown': '#A55232' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A55232] text-[#A55232]

SCSS

$alfajor-brown: #A55232;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A55232?

#A55232 is Alfajor Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A55232 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alfajor Brown?

Alfajor Brown 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 Alfajor Brown?

Alfajor Brown 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 Alfajor Brown?

You can download Alfajor Brown 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 Alfajor Brown?

The hex code is #A55232. In RGB it's 165, 82, 50, and in HSL it's 17°, 53%, 42%.

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