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Malta

#A59784

RGB 165, 151, 132 · HSL 35°, 15%, 58% · CMYK 0, 8, 20, 35

Malta is #A59784 in HEX — rgb(165, 151, 132), hsl(35°, 15%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 35%).

Malta pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 15%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A59784

RGB165, 151, 132

HSL35°, 15%, 58%

HSV35°, 20%, 65%

CMYK0, 8, 20, 35

Decimal10852228

CSS RGBrgb(165, 151, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 15%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Prairie Dust S14C4

ΔE 1.5 · #A89988

PPG

Diversion 1021-4

ΔE 1.7 · #A99A89

Sherwin-Williams

Sanderling SW7513

ΔE 1.7 · #A79582

Benjamin Moore

Cole CW-60

ΔE 1.8 · #A39987

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 1.9 · #A89983

Behr

Rolling Pebble PPU7-23

ΔE 1.9 · #A09483

Vista Paint

Winter Meadow C-1437

ΔE 2 · #AB9986

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 2.8 · #9D9180

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Barrel historic-rain-barrel

ΔE 2.8 · #A49688

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 2.9 · #A3977F

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 3.5 · #AFA08C

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 4.2 · #AFA290

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 5 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.4 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 8.2 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#A59784

#8491A4

Analogous

#A48784

#A59784

#A1A484

Triadic

#A59784

#84A497

#9784A4

Split-Complementary

#A59784

#84A1A4

#8784A4

Tetradic

#A59784

#84A487

#8491A4

#A484A1

Monochromatic

#52493D

#7E705D

#A59784

#C4BCB0

#E5E1DC

Rectangle

#A59784

#91A484

#8491A4

#9784A4

Compound

#A59784

#A1A484

#8491A4

#8784A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6AB9C

#C7C0B7

#DDDAD6

Darker

#897964

#5F5444

#373127

Saturation

#99958F

#A49784

#D19E56

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A59784

#A09A84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A59784

#999987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A59784

#A69497

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Malta 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

#BB9E7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A59784

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A3A2

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5E789D

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: #A59784;

CSS — background

background-color: #A59784;

CSS Variable

--color-malta: #A59784;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malta': '#A59784' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A59784] text-[#A59784]

SCSS

$malta: #A59784;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A59784?

#A59784 is Malta, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A59784 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malta?

Malta 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 Malta?

Malta 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 Malta?

You can download Malta 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 Malta?

The hex code is #A59784. In RGB it's 165, 151, 132, and in HSL it's 35°, 15%, 58%.

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