ORANGES

Cumin

#A58459

RGB 165, 132, 89 · HSL 34°, 30%, 50% · CMYK 0, 20, 46, 35

Cumin is #A58459 in HEX — rgb(165, 132, 89), hsl(34°, 30%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 46%, 35%).

Cumin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 30%, 50%. 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#A58459

RGB165, 132, 89

HSL34°, 30%, 50%

HSV34°, 46%, 65%

CMYK0, 20, 46, 35

Decimal10847321

CSS RGBrgb(165, 132, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 30%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Oak 268

ΔE 0.6 · #A7855A

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 1.2 · #A58258

Behr

Lavish Gold MQ2-14

ΔE 1.2 · #A28157

Benjamin Moore

Byzantine 1099

ΔE 1.6 · #A9885C

PPG

Chicory 1095-6

ΔE 1.7 · #A78658

Vista Paint

Rich Oak C-267

ΔE 1.7 · #A68456

Dunn-Edwards

Banner Gold DE6181

ΔE 2.3 · #A28557

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 2.7 · #A38759

Dulux

Aztec Tan S14E7

ΔE 2.8 · #9E7F51

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 6.9 · #9E7D5E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.6 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.3 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.1 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.1 · #B29B79

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 11.8 · #8A6642

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 16.1 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A58459

#597AA6

Analogous

#A65E59

#A58459

#A1A659

Triadic

#A58459

#59A685

#8559A6

Split-Complementary

#A58459

#59A1A6

#5E59A6

Tetradic

#A58459

#59A65E

#597AA6

#A659A1

Monochromatic

#423524

#745D3E

#A58459

#C1A98B

#DBCEBD

Rectangle

#A58459

#7AA659

#597AA6

#8559A6

Compound

#A58459

#A1A659

#597AA6

#5E59A6

Variations

Lighter

#B89D7A

#C6B59F

#DCD4C9

Darker

#866A46

#5D492F

#372B1B

Saturation

#8B8174

#A68559

#D28B2D

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.04:1

Deuteranopia

#A58459

#988E59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A58459

#8A8A60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A58459

#A67F84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cumin 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

#BB905E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A58459

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89582

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.

#516988

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: #A58459;

CSS — background

background-color: #A58459;

CSS Variable

--color-cumin: #A58459;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cumin': '#A58459' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A58459] text-[#A58459]

SCSS

$cumin: #A58459;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A58459?

#A58459 is Cumin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A58459 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cumin?

Cumin 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 Cumin?

Cumin 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 Cumin?

You can download Cumin 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 Cumin?

The hex code is #A58459. In RGB it's 165, 132, 89, and in HSL it's 34°, 30%, 50%.

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