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Toffee

#A6845D

RGB 166, 132, 93 · HSL 32°, 29%, 51% · CMYK 0, 20, 44, 35

Toffee is #A6845D in HEX — rgb(166, 132, 93), hsl(32°, 29%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 44%, 35%).

Toffee pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 29%, 51%. 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#A6845D

RGB166, 132, 93

HSL32°, 29%, 51%

HSV32°, 44%, 65%

CMYK0, 20, 44, 35

Decimal10912861

CSS RGBrgb(166, 132, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 29%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Toffee historic-toffee

Exact match

Behr

Chamois Leather BIC-44

ΔE 0.6 · #A7855D

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 1.9 · #AC8760

Vista Paint

Mexican Hills K-1001

ΔE 2 · #A3855C

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 2 · #A58258

Benjamin Moore

Gingersnaps 1063

ΔE 2.4 · #AB865C

Valspar

Leather Satchel 3003-7B

ΔE 2.6 · #A9825E

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 2.7 · #AE8964

PPG

Bronco Brown 15-03

ΔE 3.1 · #AE8661

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 5 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.1 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.8 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.2 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.5 · #C49C6D

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 11.6 · #8A6642

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 14.4 · #998976

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

#A6845D

#5E80A6

Analogous

#A6605E

#A6845D

#A4A65E

Triadic

#A6845D

#5EA684

#845EA6

Split-Complementary

#A6845D

#5EA4A6

#605EA6

Tetradic

#A6845D

#5EA660

#5E80A6

#A65EA4

Monochromatic

#453726

#765E41

#A6845D

#C1AA8F

#DDCFC0

Rectangle

#A6845D

#80A65E

#5E80A6

#845EA6

Compound

#A6845D

#A4A65E

#5E80A6

#605EA6

Variations

Lighter

#B89D7E

#C7B5A2

#DCD4CA

Darker

#886A48

#5E4931

#372B1C

Saturation

#8D8377

#A6845E

#D38731

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

3.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.08:1

Deuteranopia

#A6845D

#988E5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6845D

#8B8B63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6845D

#A78084

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Toffee 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

#BC9061

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6845D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A99585

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.

#536D8A

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: #A6845D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6845D;

CSS Variable

--color-toffee: #A6845D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toffee': '#A6845D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6845D] text-[#A6845D]

SCSS

$toffee: #A6845D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6845D?

#A6845D is Toffee, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A6845D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toffee?

Toffee 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 Toffee?

Toffee 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 Toffee?

You can download Toffee 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 Toffee?

The hex code is #A6845D. In RGB it's 166, 132, 93, and in HSL it's 32°, 29%, 51%.

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