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False Puce

#A57E52

RGB 165, 126, 82 · HSL 32°, 34%, 48% · CMYK 0, 24, 50, 35

False Puce is #A57E52 in HEX — rgb(165, 126, 82), hsl(32°, 34%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 50%, 35%).

False Puce pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 34%, 48%. 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#A57E52

RGB165, 126, 82

HSL32°, 34%, 48%

HSV32°, 50%, 65%

CMYK0, 24, 50, 35

Decimal10845778

CSS RGBrgb(165, 126, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 34%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Graham 1113

ΔE 0.9 · #A57D50

PPG

Caramelized Pecan 1089-7

ΔE 1.7 · #A17B4D

Vista Paint

Butterscotch Mousse C-248

ΔE 2.4 · #A87C51

Dunn-Edwards

Pyramid DE6153

ΔE 2.5 · #9F7D4F

Valspar

Praline Cake 3004-7A

ΔE 2.6 · #A4794D

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterscotch Mousse 249

ΔE 2.6 · #A97D54

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 2.7 · #A58258

Behr

Circus Peanut S260-6

ΔE 2.8 · #A77D4D

Dulux

Fantan S12E7

ΔE 3 · #9F7B53

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 6.5 · #A47A5A

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.4 · #8F6E46

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 10.3 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 10.7 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 10.8 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.3 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#A57E52

#5178A4

Analogous

#A45451

#A57E52

#A1A451

Triadic

#A57E52

#51A47D

#7D51A4

Split-Complementary

#A57E52

#51A1A4

#5451A4

Tetradic

#A57E52

#51A454

#5178A4

#A451A1

Monochromatic

#3E2F1E

#715638

#A57E52

#C1A381

#DAC8B4

Rectangle

#A57E52

#78A451

#5178A4

#7D51A4

Compound

#A57E52

#A1A451

#5178A4

#5451A4

Variations

Lighter

#B99771

#C6B198

#DCD1C6

Darker

#85643F

#5C452A

#362818

Saturation

#877B6E

#A47D51

#CC8028

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

3.68:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.71:1

Deuteranopia

#A57E52

#958A51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A57E52

#868659

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A57E52

#A6797F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

False Puce 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

#BB8B59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A57E52

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8907D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#4A6686

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: #A57E52;

CSS — background

background-color: #A57E52;

CSS Variable

--color-false-puce: #A57E52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'false-puce': '#A57E52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A57E52] text-[#A57E52]

SCSS

$false-puce: #A57E52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A57E52?

#A57E52 is False Puce, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A57E52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with False Puce?

False Puce 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 False Puce?

False Puce 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 False Puce?

You can download False Puce 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 False Puce?

The hex code is #A57E52. In RGB it's 165, 126, 82, and in HSL it's 32°, 34%, 48%.

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