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Chaparral

#A76C40

RGB 167, 108, 64 · HSL 26°, 45%, 45% · CMYK 0, 35, 62, 35

Chaparral is #A76C40 in HEX — rgb(167, 108, 64), hsl(26°, 45%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 62%, 35%).

Chaparral pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 45%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A76C40

RGB167, 108, 64

HSL26°, 45%, 45%

HSV26°, 62%, 65%

CMYK0, 35, 62, 35

Decimal10972224

CSS RGBrgb(167, 108, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 45%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Chaparral 16-22

Exact match

Dulux

Desert Soil S10F8

ΔE 1.2 · #A5693D

Benjamin Moore

Masada AF-220

ΔE 2 · #A4683F

Vista Paint

Flickering Flame C-1004

ΔE 2.2 · #A86D45

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 3 · #A16941

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Almond DE5258

ΔE 3.6 · #B0724A

Hallman-Lindsay

Flickering Flame 1005

ΔE 3.9 · #AA6E49

Behr

Castellina MQ4-5

ΔE 3.9 · #A16E42

Kilz

Glazed Carrot LC110-02

ΔE 4.5 · #B26F48

Sherwin-Williams

Gingery SW6363

ΔE 4.7 · #B06C3E

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 4.9 · #9D6C40

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 9 · #A65E2E

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 9.9 · #C27654

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 12.2 · #C5714F

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.2 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.5 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#A76C40

#3F7AA6

Analogous

#A63F46

#A76C40

#A6A03F

Triadic

#A76C40

#3FA66C

#6C3FA6

Split-Complementary

#A76C40

#3FA6A0

#3F46A6

Tetradic

#A76C40

#46A63F

#3F7AA6

#A03FA6

Monochromatic

#372415

#6F482A

#A76C40

#C7936B

#DCBBA3

Rectangle

#A76C40

#7AA63F

#3F7AA6

#6C3FA6

Compound

#A76C40

#A6A03F

#3F7AA6

#3F46A6

Variations

Lighter

#C1885C

#CBA78B

#DDCCBE

Darker

#875630

#5E3B20

#382212

Saturation

#827163

#A66C3F

#C66820

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

4.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.86:1

Deuteranopia

#A76C40

#8D823E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A76C40

#797948

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A76C40

#A7686F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chaparral 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

#BD7E4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A76C40

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA836F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3C6787

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A76C40;

CSS — background

background-color: #A76C40;

CSS Variable

--color-chaparral: #A76C40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chaparral': '#A76C40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A76C40] text-[#A76C40]

SCSS

$chaparral: #A76C40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A76C40?

#A76C40 is Chaparral, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A76C40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chaparral?

Chaparral 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 Chaparral?

Chaparral 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 Chaparral?

You can download Chaparral 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 Chaparral?

The hex code is #A76C40. In RGB it's 167, 108, 64, and in HSL it's 26°, 45%, 45%.

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