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Hidden Treasure

#A59074

RGB 165, 144, 116 · HSL 34°, 21%, 55% · CMYK 0, 13, 30, 35

Hidden Treasure is #A59074 in HEX — rgb(165, 144, 116), hsl(34°, 21%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 30%, 35%).

Hidden Treasure pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 21%, 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#A59074

RGB165, 144, 116

HSL34°, 21%, 55%

HSV34°, 30%, 65%

CMYK0, 13, 30, 35

Decimal10850420

CSS RGBrgb(165, 144, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 21%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Elk CC-362

ΔE 1.5 · #A68E73

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

ΔE 1.6 · #A08D71

Sherwin-Williams

Serengeti Grass SW9116

ΔE 2 · #AB9579

PPG

Sauteed Mushroom 1085-5

ΔE 2 · #AB9378

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 2.1 · #A08C6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Britches historic-britches

ΔE 2.2 · #A09073

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 2.2 · #A89071

Behr

Rodeo Tan N240-5

ΔE 2.5 · #9F8B72

Vista Paint

Highland Grass K-970

ΔE 2.6 · #A19276

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 2.8 · #A08B73

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.1 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.3 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5.6 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.2 · #998976

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.3 · #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

#A59074

#7489A4

Analogous

#A47774

#A59074

#A1A474

Triadic

#A59074

#74A48F

#8F74A4

Split-Complementary

#A59074

#74A1A4

#7774A4

Tetradic

#A59074

#74A477

#7489A4

#A474A1

Monochromatic

#4D4232

#7B6951

#A59074

#C3B5A2

#E1DAD1

Rectangle

#A59074

#89A474

#7489A4

#8F74A4

Compound

#A59074

#A1A474

#7489A4

#7774A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6A690

#C6BCAE

#DDD8D1

Darker

#897357

#5F503B

#382E22

Saturation

#938D85

#A48F74

#D29647

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.84:1

Deuteranopia

#A59074

#9D9574

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A59074

#949478

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A59074

#A68C90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hidden Treasure 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

#BB9972

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A59074

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89E96

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.

#597395

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: #A59074;

CSS — background

background-color: #A59074;

CSS Variable

--color-hidden-treasure: #A59074;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hidden-treasure': '#A59074' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A59074] text-[#A59074]

SCSS

$hidden-treasure: #A59074;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A59074?

#A59074 is Hidden Treasure, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A59074 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hidden Treasure?

Hidden Treasure 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 Hidden Treasure?

Hidden Treasure 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 Hidden Treasure?

You can download Hidden Treasure 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 Hidden Treasure?

The hex code is #A59074. In RGB it's 165, 144, 116, and in HSL it's 34°, 21%, 55%.

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