ORANGES

Clay

#A68E73

RGB 166, 142, 115 · HSL 32°, 22%, 55% · CMYK 0, 14, 31, 35

Clay is #A68E73 in HEX — rgb(166, 142, 115), hsl(32°, 22%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 31%, 35%).

Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 22%, 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#A68E73

RGB166, 142, 115

HSL32°, 22%, 55%

HSV32°, 31%, 65%

CMYK0, 14, 31, 35

Decimal10915443

CSS RGBrgb(166, 142, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 22%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Elk CC-362

Exact match

Dulux

Snuggle Pie S12D5

ΔE 1.3 · #A48C73

Sherwin-Williams

Double Latte SW9108

ΔE 1.4 · #A78C71

PPG

Sauteed Mushroom 1085-5

ΔE 1.9 · #AB9378

Dunn-Edwards

Whole Wheat DE6124

ΔE 1.9 · #A48B73

Vista Paint

Pocahontas K-1018

ΔE 2.3 · #A48C75

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #A89071

Behr

Rodeo Tan N240-5

ΔE 2.5 · #9F8B72

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 2.5 · #A08B73

Hallman-Lindsay

Country Dweller 176

ΔE 3.4 · #B0967C

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.6 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.1 · #A3977F

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.2 · #998976

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.4 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.4 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#A68E73

#738BA5

Analogous

#A57573

#A68E73

#A4A573

Triadic

#A68E73

#73A58E

#8E73A5

Split-Complementary

#A68E73

#73A4A5

#7573A5

Tetradic

#A68E73

#73A575

#738BA5

#A573A4

Monochromatic

#4E4132

#7C6750

#A68E73

#C3B4A2

#E1D9D0

Rectangle

#A68E73

#8BA573

#738BA5

#8E73A5

Compound

#A68E73

#A4A573

#738BA5

#7573A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7A58F

#C7BBAD

#DDD7D1

Darker

#8A7256

#604E3A

#382E22

Saturation

#948D85

#A58E73

#D29146

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#A68E73

#9C9573

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A68E73

#929277

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A68E73

#A78B8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clay 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

#BC9771

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A68E73

Daylight 5500K

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

#A99C96

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.

#597595

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: #A68E73;

CSS — background

background-color: #A68E73;

CSS Variable

--color-clay: #A68E73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay': '#A68E73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A68E73] text-[#A68E73]

SCSS

$clay: #A68E73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A68E73?

#A68E73 is Clay, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A68E73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay?

Clay 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 Clay?

Clay 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 Clay?

You can download Clay 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 Clay?

The hex code is #A68E73. In RGB it's 166, 142, 115, and in HSL it's 32°, 22%, 55%.

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