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Benetello

#A68265

RGB 166, 130, 101 · HSL 27°, 27%, 52% · CMYK 0, 22, 39, 35

Benetello is #A68265 in HEX — rgb(166, 130, 101), hsl(27°, 27%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 39%, 35%).

Benetello pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 27%, 52%. 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#A68265

RGB166, 130, 101

HSL27°, 27%, 52%

HSV27°, 39%, 65%

CMYK0, 22, 39, 35

Decimal10912357

CSS RGBrgb(166, 130, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 27%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Benetello K-1042

Exact match

Dulux

Caramel Sundae S10E5

ΔE 1.5 · #A98469

Behr

Outdoor Land MQ2-11

ΔE 1.7 · #A17F63

Hallman-Lindsay

Veldrift 164

ΔE 2 · #A17D61

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 2 · #A58369

Benjamin Moore

Chowning's CW-195

ΔE 2.2 · #A88769

Valspar

Rustic Oak 2007-7B

ΔE 2.5 · #A67E64

Dunn-Edwards

Sandpit DE6118

ΔE 2.7 · #9E7C5E

Sherwin-Williams

Almond Roca SW9105

ΔE 2.7 · #A78361

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 2.8 · #9E7D5E

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 3.5 · #A98A6B

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.5 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.4 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.4 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 11.1 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 12.9 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A68265

#6488A6

Analogous

#A66467

#A68265

#A6A264

Triadic

#A68265

#64A681

#8164A6

Split-Complementary

#A68265

#64A6A2

#6467A6

Tetradic

#A68265

#67A664

#6488A6

#A264A6

Monochromatic

#473729

#785C45

#A68265

#C2A994

#DDD0C5

Rectangle

#A68265

#88A664

#6488A6

#8164A6

Compound

#A68265

#A6A264

#6488A6

#6467A6

Variations

Lighter

#B89A83

#C6B4A5

#DCD3CC

Darker

#88674C

#5F4733

#38291D

Saturation

#8F847B

#A68164

#D27D37

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.00:1

Deuteranopia

#A68265

#968E65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A68265

#898969

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A68265

#A77F83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Benetello 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

#BC8E67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A68265

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9938B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#55748D

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: #A68265;

CSS — background

background-color: #A68265;

CSS Variable

--color-benetello: #A68265;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'benetello': '#A68265' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A68265] text-[#A68265]

SCSS

$benetello: #A68265;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A68265?

#A68265 is Benetello, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A68265 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Benetello?

Benetello 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 Benetello?

Benetello 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 Benetello?

You can download Benetello 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 Benetello?

The hex code is #A68265. In RGB it's 166, 130, 101, and in HSL it's 27°, 27%, 52%.

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