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Antique Chest

#A7856D

RGB 167, 133, 109 · HSL 25°, 25%, 54% · CMYK 0, 20, 35, 35

Antique Chest is #A7856D in HEX — rgb(167, 133, 109), hsl(25°, 25%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 35%, 35%).

Antique Chest pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 25%, 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#A7856D

RGB167, 133, 109

HSL25°, 25%, 54%

HSV25°, 35%, 65%

CMYK0, 20, 35, 35

Decimal10978669

CSS RGBrgb(167, 133, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 25%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pottery Urn SW7715

ΔE 1 · #AA866E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 1.4 · #A58369

Behr

Warm Cognac MQ2-42

ΔE 2.1 · #A4816C

Dulux

Caramel Sundae S10E5

ΔE 2.3 · #A98469

Kilz

Cappuccino Spice LC260-02

ΔE 2.9 · #B08971

Vista Paint

Carmel Valley K-1050

ΔE 3.2 · #A88266

Valspar

Mocha Java 2004-7B

ΔE 3.2 · #AB826C

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Tan DEC718

ΔE 3.3 · #A78B71

Benjamin Moore

Chowning's CW-195

ΔE 3.3 · #A88769

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 3.4 · #AF8E75

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 4.1 · #A98A6B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.6 · #998976

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.2 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 10.9 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.6 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#A7856D

#6C8FA7

Analogous

#A76C71

#A7856D

#A7A26C

Triadic

#A7856D

#6CA785

#856CA7

Split-Complementary

#A7856D

#6CA7A2

#6C71A7

Tetradic

#A7856D

#71A76C

#6C8FA7

#A26CA7

Monochromatic

#4D3B2E

#7C5F4B

#A7856D

#C4AD9C

#E0D4CC

Rectangle

#A7856D

#8FA76C

#6C8FA7

#856CA7

Compound

#A7856D

#A7A26C

#6C8FA7

#6C71A7

Variations

Lighter

#B99D8A

#C8B6AA

#DDD5CF

Darker

#8B6951

#614837

#392A1F

Saturation

#928881

#A7856C

#D37D40

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.22:1

Deuteranopia

#A7856D

#98906D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7856D

#8C8C70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7856D

#A78286

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Antique Chest 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

#BD906D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7856D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA9591

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#587A92

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: #A7856D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7856D;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-chest: #A7856D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-chest': '#A7856D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7856D] text-[#A7856D]

SCSS

$antique-chest: #A7856D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7856D?

#A7856D is Antique Chest, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A7856D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique Chest?

Antique Chest 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 Antique Chest?

Antique Chest 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 Antique Chest?

You can download Antique Chest 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 Antique Chest?

The hex code is #A7856D. In RGB it's 167, 133, 109, and in HSL it's 25°, 25%, 54%.

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