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Pecan

#A67253

RGB 166, 114, 83 · HSL 22°, 33%, 49% · CMYK 0, 31, 50, 35

Pecan is #A67253 in HEX — rgb(166, 114, 83), hsl(22°, 33%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 50%, 35%).

Pecan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 33%, 49%. 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#A67253

RGB166, 114, 83

HSL22°, 33%, 49%

HSV22°, 50%, 65%

CMYK0, 31, 50, 35

Decimal10908243

CSS RGBrgb(166, 114, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 33%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Red Rock Falls 16-06

ΔE 1.9 · #A27253

Vista Paint

Terrific Tan K-1065

ΔE 2 · #A37255

Valspar

Pale Cordovan 3010-7

ΔE 2.1 · #A06D4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Dodge Pole 157

ΔE 2.1 · #A37355

Sherwin-Williams

Decorous Amber SW0007

ΔE 2.5 · #AC7559

Benjamin Moore

Cappuccino 1155

ΔE 3.1 · #A97958

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Eyes DE5265

ΔE 3.1 · #9E6B4A

Behr

Burnt Toffee S230-6

ΔE 3.1 · #A57551

Kilz

Roasted Pumpkin LC100-01

ΔE 3.8 · #A1694D

Dulux

Clay Court S08E7

ΔE 5 · #A8735D

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 6.9 · #A16941

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.1 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 10.9 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.8 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A67253

#5488A6

Analogous

#A6545F

#A67253

#A69B54

Triadic

#A67253

#54A672

#7254A6

Split-Complementary

#A67253

#54A69B

#545FA6

Tetradic

#A67253

#5FA654

#5488A6

#9B54A6

Monochromatic

#402C20

#734F3A

#A67253

#C19B85

#DBC5B8

Rectangle

#A67253

#88A654

#5488A6

#7254A6

Compound

#A67253

#A69B54

#5488A6

#545FA6

Variations

Lighter

#B98E75

#C7AB9B

#DCCFC7

Darker

#875B41

#5E3E2C

#372419

Saturation

#897A71

#A67254

#D0672A

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

4.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.15:1

Deuteranopia

#A67253

#8E8552

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A67253

#7D7D58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A67253

#A66F74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pecan 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

#BC8259

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A67253

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9877E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4C7288

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: #A67253;

CSS — background

background-color: #A67253;

CSS Variable

--color-pecan: #A67253;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pecan': '#A67253' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A67253] text-[#A67253]

SCSS

$pecan: #A67253;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A67253?

#A67253 is Pecan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A67253 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pecan?

Pecan 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 Pecan?

Pecan 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 Pecan?

You can download Pecan 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 Pecan?

The hex code is #A67253. In RGB it's 166, 114, 83, and in HSL it's 22°, 33%, 49%.

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