ORANGES

Chicory

#A78658

RGB 167, 134, 88 · HSL 35°, 31%, 50% · CMYK 0, 20, 47, 35

Chicory is #A78658 in HEX — rgb(167, 134, 88), hsl(35°, 31%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 47%, 35%).

Chicory pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 31%, 50%. 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#A78658

RGB167, 134, 88

HSL35°, 31%, 50%

HSV35°, 47%, 65%

CMYK0, 20, 47, 35

Decimal10978904

CSS RGBrgb(167, 134, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 31%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Chicory 1095-6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rich Oak C-267

ΔE 0.9 · #A68456

Benjamin Moore

Byzantine 1099

ΔE 1.4 · #A9885C

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Oak 268

ΔE 1.6 · #A7855A

Dunn-Edwards

Banner Gold DE6181

ΔE 2 · #A28557

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #A38759

Dulux

Alpha Gold S12E6

ΔE 2.5 · #AE8B5F

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 2.5 · #A58258

Behr

Lavish Gold MQ2-14

ΔE 2.7 · #A28157

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5.5 · #A9864E

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.1 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.8 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.3 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.6 · #B29B79

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 12.6 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.2 · #CB9E59

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

#A78658

#5879A7

Analogous

#A75F58

#A78658

#A0A758

Triadic

#A78658

#58A786

#8658A7

Split-Complementary

#A78658

#58A0A7

#5F58A7

Tetradic

#A78658

#58A75F

#5879A7

#A758A0

Monochromatic

#433623

#755E3E

#A78658

#C1AA8A

#DCCFBC

Rectangle

#A78658

#79A758

#5879A7

#8658A7

Compound

#A78658

#A0A758

#5879A7

#5F58A7

Variations

Lighter

#B99E79

#C7B69E

#DCD4C9

Darker

#876C45

#5E4A2E

#372B1A

Saturation

#8B8174

#A78658

#D38D2C

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

3.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.19:1

Deuteranopia

#A78658

#9A8F58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A78658

#8C8C60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A78658

#A88186

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chicory 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

#BD915D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A78658

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA9681

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#506889

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: #A78658;

CSS — background

background-color: #A78658;

CSS Variable

--color-chicory: #A78658;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chicory': '#A78658' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A78658] text-[#A78658]

SCSS

$chicory: #A78658;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78658?

#A78658 is Chicory, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A78658 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chicory?

Chicory 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 Chicory?

Chicory 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 Chicory?

You can download Chicory 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 Chicory?

The hex code is #A78658. In RGB it's 167, 134, 88, and in HSL it's 35°, 31%, 50%.

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