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Distant Land

#A68A71

RGB 166, 138, 113 · HSL 28°, 23%, 55% · CMYK 0, 17, 32, 35

Distant Land is #A68A71 in HEX — rgb(166, 138, 113), hsl(28°, 23%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 32%, 35%).

Distant Land pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 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#A68A71

RGB166, 138, 113

HSL28°, 23%, 55%

HSV28°, 32%, 65%

CMYK0, 17, 32, 35

Decimal10914417

CSS RGBrgb(166, 138, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 23%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Tan DEC718

ΔE 0.6 · #A78B71

Sherwin-Williams

Double Latte SW9108

ΔE 1.3 · #A78C71

Dulux

Snuggle Pie S12D5

ΔE 1.8 · #A48C73

Vista Paint

Pocahontas K-1018

ΔE 2.2 · #A48C75

Benjamin Moore

Elk CC-362

ΔE 2.3 · #A68E73

Behr

Toffee Crunch 700D-5

ΔE 2.7 · #A08872

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 2.9 · #AF8E75

PPG

Cocoloco 1079-5

ΔE 3.1 · #AA8F7A

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 3.2 · #A08B73

Valspar

Universal Umber 3003-9B

ΔE 3.5 · #9C866F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 3.6 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.5 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.7 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 7.9 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.7 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 12.1 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A68A71

#728EA7

Analogous

#A77274

#A68A71

#A7A572

Triadic

#A68A71

#72A78A

#8A72A7

Split-Complementary

#A68A71

#72A7A5

#7274A7

Tetradic

#A68A71

#74A772

#728EA7

#A572A7

Monochromatic

#4E3F31

#7D644F

#A68A71

#C4B1A1

#E2D8D0

Rectangle

#A68A71

#8EA772

#728EA7

#8A72A7

Compound

#A68A71

#A7A572

#728EA7

#7274A7

Variations

Lighter

#B8A28E

#C8B9AD

#DDD6D0

Darker

#8B6E55

#614C3A

#392C21

Saturation

#948C84

#A78A72

#D38846

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.50:1

Deuteranopia

#A68A71

#9A9271

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A68A71

#8F8F75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A68A71

#A7878B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Distant Land 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

#BC9470

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A68A71

Daylight 5500K

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

#A99994

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#597995

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: #A68A71;

CSS — background

background-color: #A68A71;

CSS Variable

--color-distant-land: #A68A71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'distant-land': '#A68A71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A68A71] text-[#A68A71]

SCSS

$distant-land: #A68A71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A68A71?

#A68A71 is Distant Land, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A68A71 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Distant Land?

Distant Land 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 Distant Land?

Distant Land 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 Distant Land?

You can download Distant Land 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 Distant Land?

The hex code is #A68A71. In RGB it's 166, 138, 113, and in HSL it's 28°, 23%, 55%.

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