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Motif

#A58E71

RGB 165, 142, 113 · HSL 33°, 22%, 55% · CMYK 0, 14, 32, 35

Motif is #A58E71 in HEX — rgb(165, 142, 113), hsl(33°, 22%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 32%, 35%).

Motif pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 22%, 55%. 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#A58E71

RGB165, 142, 113

HSL33°, 22%, 55%

HSV33°, 32%, 65%

CMYK0, 14, 32, 35

Decimal10849905

CSS RGBrgb(165, 142, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 22%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Elk CC-362

ΔE 1.2 · #A68E73

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 1.4 · #A89071

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 1.7 · #A08C6E

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

ΔE 2 · #A08D71

Sherwin-Williams

Double Latte SW9108

ΔE 2 · #A78C71

PPG

Sauteed Mushroom 1085-5

ΔE 2.4 · #AB9378

Behr

Distant Land N260-5

ΔE 2.8 · #9E8A6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Britches historic-britches

ΔE 3.1 · #A09073

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 3.2 · #A08B73

Vista Paint

Pocahontas K-1018

ΔE 3.3 · #A48C75

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.4 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.3 · #A3977F

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.8 · #998976

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.5 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#A58E71

#738AA5

Analogous

#A57673

#A58E71

#A3A573

Triadic

#A58E71

#73A58F

#8F73A5

Split-Complementary

#A58E71

#73A3A5

#7673A5

Tetradic

#A58E71

#73A576

#738AA5

#A573A3

Monochromatic

#4E4132

#7C6850

#A58E71

#C3B4A2

#E1DAD0

Rectangle

#A58E71

#8AA573

#738AA5

#8F73A5

Compound

#A58E71

#A3A573

#738AA5

#7673A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7A58F

#C7BBAD

#DDD7D1

Darker

#8A7356

#604F3A

#382E22

Saturation

#948D85

#A58F73

#D29346

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.71:1

Deuteranopia

#A58E71

#9C9471

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A58E71

#929275

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A58E71

#A68A8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Motif 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

#BB9770

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A58E71

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89C94

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#597495

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: #A58E71;

CSS — background

background-color: #A58E71;

CSS Variable

--color-motif: #A58E71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'motif': '#A58E71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A58E71] text-[#A58E71]

SCSS

$motif: #A58E71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A58E71?

#A58E71 is Motif, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A58E71 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Motif?

Motif 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 Motif?

Motif 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 Motif?

You can download Motif 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 Motif?

The hex code is #A58E71. In RGB it's 165, 142, 113, and in HSL it's 33°, 22%, 55%.

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