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Roebuck

#A68370

RGB 166, 131, 112 · HSL 21°, 23%, 55% · CMYK 0, 21, 33, 35

Roebuck is #A68370 in HEX — rgb(166, 131, 112), hsl(21°, 23%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 33%, 35%).

Roebuck pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 23%, 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#A68370

RGB166, 131, 112

HSL21°, 23%, 55%

HSV21°, 33%, 65%

CMYK0, 21, 33, 35

Decimal10912624

CSS RGBrgb(166, 131, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 23%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Chocolate Cheesecake 2006-7B

ΔE 0.9 · #A48270

Behr

Warm Cognac MQ2-42

ΔE 1.4 · #A4816C

Benjamin Moore

Gaucho 2096-40

ΔE 1.4 · #AA8674

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 1.7 · #A2806F

Dulux

Red Earth S08D6

ΔE 1.8 · #A27F6E

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 2 · #AC8674

Sherwin-Williams

Pottery Urn SW7715

ΔE 3 · #AA866E

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 3.1 · #A57D69

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 3.9 · #A58369

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 4.6 · #B08E7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 5 · #AF8E75

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.4 · #998976

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.7 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.6 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.9 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.4 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#A68370

#7294A7

Analogous

#A7727A

#A68370

#A79F72

Triadic

#A68370

#72A784

#8472A7

Split-Complementary

#A68370

#72A79F

#727AA7

Tetradic

#A68370

#7AA772

#7294A7

#9F72A7

Monochromatic

#4E3B31

#7D5F4F

#A68370

#C4ADA1

#E2D6D0

Rectangle

#A68370

#94A772

#7294A7

#8472A7

Compound

#A68370

#A79F72

#7294A7

#727AA7

Variations

Lighter

#B89D8E

#C8B6AD

#DDD5D0

Darker

#8B6855

#61473A

#392921

Saturation

#948A84

#A78472

#D37746

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.10:1

Deuteranopia

#A68370

#968F70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A68370

#8A8A73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A68370

#A68184

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Roebuck 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

#BC8F6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A68370

Daylight 5500K

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

#A99493

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#598095

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: #A68370;

CSS — background

background-color: #A68370;

CSS Variable

--color-roebuck: #A68370;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roebuck': '#A68370' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A68370] text-[#A68370]

SCSS

$roebuck: #A68370;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A68370?

#A68370 is Roebuck, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A68370 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roebuck?

Roebuck 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 Roebuck?

Roebuck 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 Roebuck?

You can download Roebuck 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 Roebuck?

The hex code is #A68370. In RGB it's 166, 131, 112, and in HSL it's 21°, 23%, 55%.

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