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Indian Brass

#A5823D

RGB 165, 130, 61 · HSL 40°, 46%, 44% · CMYK 0, 21, 63, 35

Indian Brass is #A5823D in HEX — rgb(165, 130, 61), hsl(40°, 46%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 63%, 35%).

Indian Brass pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 46%, 44%. 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#A5823D

RGB165, 130, 61

HSL40°, 46%, 44%

HSV40°, 63%, 65%

CMYK0, 21, 63, 35

Decimal10846781

CSS RGBrgb(165, 130, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 46%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 0.9 · #A7843E

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 1.6 · #A7833B

Behr

Harvest Time S300-6

ΔE 1.8 · #A48038

Dunn-Edwards

Arrow Rock DE5440

ΔE 2.6 · #A28440

Benjamin Moore

Corduroy 2153-20

ΔE 3 · #A17B36

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 3.5 · #B08843

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 3.5 · #AA803A

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 3.9 · #A47D3F

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 4.9 · #B28E4B

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 6.1 · #AF8A3A

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.9 · #A9864E

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.7 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12 · #CB9E59

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 13 · #826C34

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.2 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 13.9 · #AF7C20

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

#A5823D

#3D5FA4

Analogous

#A44E3D

#A5823D

#93A43D

Triadic

#A5823D

#3DA481

#813DA4

Split-Complementary

#A5823D

#3D93A4

#4E3DA4

Tetradic

#A5823D

#3DA44E

#3D5FA4

#A43D93

Monochromatic

#342913

#6C5528

#A5823D

#C7A666

#DBC79E

Rectangle

#A5823D

#5FA43D

#3D5FA4

#813DA4

Compound

#A5823D

#93A43D

#3D5FA4

#4E3DA4

Variations

Lighter

#C19E58

#CBB488

#DDD2BD

Darker

#85682E

#5D481E

#372A11

Saturation

#807561

#A4813D

#C28C1E

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

3.58:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.86:1

Deuteranopia

#A5823D

#988B3C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5823D

#89894B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5823D

#A77B82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Indian Brass 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

#BB8E49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5823D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8936D

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.

#3A5385

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: #A5823D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5823D;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-brass: #A5823D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-brass': '#A5823D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5823D] text-[#A5823D]

SCSS

$indian-brass: #A5823D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5823D?

#A5823D is Indian Brass, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A5823D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Brass?

Indian Brass 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 Indian Brass?

Indian Brass 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 Indian Brass?

You can download Indian Brass 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 Indian Brass?

The hex code is #A5823D. In RGB it's 165, 130, 61, and in HSL it's 40°, 46%, 44%.

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