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Hamster Fur

#A6814C

RGB 166, 129, 76 · HSL 35°, 37%, 47% · CMYK 0, 22, 54, 35

Hamster Fur is #A6814C in HEX — rgb(166, 129, 76), hsl(35°, 37%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 54%, 35%).

Hamster Fur pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 37%, 47%. 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#A6814C

RGB166, 129, 76

HSL35°, 37%, 47%

HSV35°, 54%, 65%

CMYK0, 22, 54, 35

Decimal10912076

CSS RGBrgb(166, 129, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 37%, 47%)

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Hallman-Lindsay

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Kobra

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Colorhouse

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RAL

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Farrow & Ball

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Dutch Boy

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ΔE 16.3 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#A6814C

#4C70A4

Analogous

#A4534C

#A6814C

#9DA44C

Triadic

#A6814C

#4CA47F

#7F4CA4

Split-Complementary

#A6814C

#4C9DA4

#534CA4

Tetradic

#A6814C

#4CA453

#4C70A4

#A44C9D

Monochromatic

#3B2E1B

#705733

#A6814C

#C2A47A

#DAC8AF

Rectangle

#A6814C

#70A44C

#4C70A4

#7F4CA4

Compound

#A6814C

#9DA44C

#4C70A4

#534CA4

Variations

Lighter

#BB9A6B

#C7B294

#DCD2C3

Darker

#85663B

#5D4627

#372916

Saturation

#857A6B

#A47F4C

#CA8626

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

3.58:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.87:1

Deuteranopia

#A6814C

#978C4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6814C

#888855

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6814C

#A77B81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hamster Fur 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

#BC8D54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6814C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A99278

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.

#466186

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: #A6814C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6814C;

CSS Variable

--color-hamster-fur: #A6814C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hamster-fur': '#A6814C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6814C] text-[#A6814C]

SCSS

$hamster-fur: #A6814C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6814C?

#A6814C is Hamster Fur, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A6814C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hamster Fur?

Hamster Fur 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 Hamster Fur?

Hamster Fur 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 Hamster Fur?

You can download Hamster Fur 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 Hamster Fur?

The hex code is #A6814C. In RGB it's 166, 129, 76, and in HSL it's 35°, 37%, 47%.

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