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Algonquin

#A78D6D

RGB 167, 141, 109 · HSL 33°, 25%, 54% · CMYK 0, 16, 35, 35

Algonquin is #A78D6D in HEX — rgb(167, 141, 109), hsl(33°, 25%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 35%, 35%).

Algonquin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 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#A78D6D

RGB167, 141, 109

HSL33°, 25%, 54%

HSV33°, 35%, 65%

CMYK0, 16, 35, 35

Decimal10980717

CSS RGBrgb(167, 141, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 25%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Algonquin 1055

Exact match

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 1.5 · #A89071

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Taffeta 276

ΔE 1.9 · #A48B68

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 2.4 · #A98A6B

Sherwin-Williams

Double Latte SW9108

ΔE 2.7 · #A78C71

Behr

Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28

ΔE 2.8 · #A28668

Vista Paint

Gold Taffeta C-275

ΔE 2.9 · #A48C67

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 3.1 · #A08C6E

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

ΔE 3.3 · #A88B66

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 4.3 · #AF8D72

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.3 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.4 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.5 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 8.3 · #A89D7E

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.9 · #998976

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.1 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A78D6D

#6C87A7

Analogous

#A76F6C

#A78D6D

#A4A76C

Triadic

#A78D6D

#6CA78D

#8D6CA7

Split-Complementary

#A78D6D

#6CA4A7

#6F6CA7

Tetradic

#A78D6D

#6CA76F

#6C87A7

#A76CA4

Monochromatic

#4D3F2E

#7C664B

#A78D6D

#C4B29C

#E0D7CC

Rectangle

#A78D6D

#87A76C

#6C87A7

#8D6CA7

Compound

#A78D6D

#A4A76C

#6C87A7

#6F6CA7

Variations

Lighter

#B9A48A

#C8BAAA

#DDD7CF

Darker

#8B7151

#614E37

#392D1F

Saturation

#928B81

#A78D6C

#D39140

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.67:1

Deuteranopia

#A78D6D

#9D946D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A78D6D

#929272

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A78D6D

#A8898D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Algonquin 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

#BD966D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A78D6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA9B91

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#587292

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: #A78D6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A78D6D;

CSS Variable

--color-algonquin: #A78D6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'algonquin': '#A78D6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A78D6D] text-[#A78D6D]

SCSS

$algonquin: #A78D6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78D6D?

#A78D6D is Algonquin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A78D6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Algonquin?

Algonquin 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 Algonquin?

Algonquin 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 Algonquin?

You can download Algonquin 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 Algonquin?

The hex code is #A78D6D. In RGB it's 167, 141, 109, and in HSL it's 33°, 25%, 54%.

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