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Tribal Pottery

#A78877

RGB 167, 136, 119 · HSL 21°, 21%, 56% · CMYK 0, 19, 29, 35

Tribal Pottery is #A78877 in HEX — rgb(167, 136, 119), hsl(21°, 21%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 29%, 35%).

Tribal Pottery pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 21%, 56%. 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#A78877

RGB167, 136, 119

HSL21°, 21%, 56%

HSV21°, 29%, 65%

CMYK0, 19, 29, 35

Decimal10979447

CSS RGBrgb(167, 136, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 21%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tribal Pottery PPU3-14

Exact match

Dulux

Magnitude S08D5

ΔE 2.3 · #AE8B7B

Benjamin Moore

Gaucho 2096-40

ΔE 2.4 · #AA8674

Dunn-Edwards

Wood Lake DE6075

ΔE 2.5 · #A08475

Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point SW9081

ΔE 2.5 · #AE8E7E

Valspar

Chocolate Cheesecake 2006-7B

ΔE 2.6 · #A48270

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 2.9 · #B08E7E

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 3.2 · #A2806F

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 3.6 · #B29080

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 4.3 · #A68F80

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.7 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.5 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.6 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.2 · #B29B79

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 11.5 · #898176

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A78877

#7796A6

Analogous

#A6777E

#A78877

#A69F77

Triadic

#A78877

#77A688

#8877A6

Split-Complementary

#A78877

#77A69F

#777EA6

Tetradic

#A78877

#7EA677

#7796A6

#9F77A6

Monochromatic

#503E34

#7F6253

#A78877

#C5B0A6

#E3D9D4

Rectangle

#A78877

#96A677

#7796A6

#8877A6

Compound

#A78877

#A69F77

#7796A6

#777EA6

Variations

Lighter

#B8A092

#C8B8B0

#DED6D2

Darker

#8B6B59

#61493C

#392A23

Saturation

#968D88

#A68877

#D37A4B

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.43:1

Deuteranopia

#A78877

#989277

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A78877

#8E8E79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A78877

#A78689

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tribal Pottery 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

#BD9374

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A78877

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA9899

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#5B8298

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: #A78877;

CSS — background

background-color: #A78877;

CSS Variable

--color-tribal-pottery: #A78877;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tribal-pottery': '#A78877' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A78877] text-[#A78877]

SCSS

$tribal-pottery: #A78877;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78877?

#A78877 is Tribal Pottery, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A78877 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tribal Pottery?

Tribal Pottery 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 Tribal Pottery?

Tribal Pottery 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 Tribal Pottery?

You can download Tribal Pottery 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 Tribal Pottery?

The hex code is #A78877. In RGB it's 167, 136, 119, and in HSL it's 21°, 21%, 56%.

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