ORANGES

Walnut Shell Brown

#A68B6E

RGB 166, 139, 110 · HSL 31°, 24%, 54% · CMYK 0, 16, 34, 35

Walnut Shell Brown is #A68B6E in HEX — rgb(166, 139, 110), hsl(31°, 24%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 34%, 35%).

Walnut Shell Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 24%, 54%. 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#A68B6E

RGB166, 139, 110

HSL31°, 24%, 54%

HSV31°, 34%, 65%

CMYK0, 16, 34, 35

Decimal10914670

CSS RGBrgb(166, 139, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 24%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Double Latte SW9108

ΔE 1.2 · #A78C71

Benjamin Moore

Algonquin 1055

ΔE 1.7 · #A78D6D

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Tan DEC718

ΔE 1.7 · #A78B71

Behr

Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28

ΔE 2 · #A28668

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 2.2 · #A98A6B

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #A89071

Dulux

Buffalo Bill S11D5

ΔE 2.6 · #AE8F73

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Taffeta 276

ΔE 3.3 · #A48B68

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 3.4 · #AF8D72

Vista Paint

Camel Train C-162

ΔE 3.6 · #B08F75

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4.1 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.3 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.5 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.7 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.1 · #A3977F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.9 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A68B6E

#6E89A6

Analogous

#A66E6E

#A68B6E

#A5A66E

Triadic

#A68B6E

#6EA68B

#8B6EA6

Split-Complementary

#A68B6E

#6EA5A6

#6E6EA6

Tetradic

#A68B6E

#6EA66E

#6E89A6

#A66EA5

Monochromatic

#4C3E2F

#7B644C

#A68B6E

#C3B19D

#E0D7CC

Rectangle

#A68B6E

#89A66E

#6E89A6

#8B6EA6

Compound

#A68B6E

#A5A66E

#6E89A6

#6E6EA6

Variations

Lighter

#B8A28B

#C7B9AA

#DDD6CF

Darker

#8A6F52

#604C38

#382C20

Saturation

#928A81

#A68B6E

#D28C41

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.54:1

Deuteranopia

#A68B6E

#9B936E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A68B6E

#909072

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A68B6E

#A7888B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Walnut Shell Brown 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

#BC956E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A68B6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A99A92

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.

#587492

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: #A68B6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A68B6E;

CSS Variable

--color-walnut-shell-brown: #A68B6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'walnut-shell-brown': '#A68B6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A68B6E] text-[#A68B6E]

SCSS

$walnut-shell-brown: #A68B6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A68B6E?

#A68B6E is Walnut Shell Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A68B6E warm or cool?

Walnut Shell Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Walnut Shell Brown?

Walnut Shell Brown 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 Walnut Shell Brown?

Walnut Shell Brown 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 Walnut Shell Brown?

You can download Walnut Shell Brown 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 Walnut Shell Brown?

The hex code is #A68B6E. In RGB it's 166, 139, 110, and in HSL it's 31°, 24%, 54%.

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