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Roycroft Suede

#A79473

RGB 167, 148, 115 · HSL 38°, 23%, 55% · CMYK 0, 11, 31, 35

Roycroft Suede is #A79473 in HEX — rgb(167, 148, 115), hsl(38°, 23%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 31%, 35%).

Roycroft Suede pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 23%, 55%. 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#A79473

RGB167, 148, 115

HSL38°, 23%, 55%

HSV38°, 31%, 65%

CMYK0, 11, 31, 35

Decimal10982515

CSS RGBrgb(167, 148, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 23%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Suede SW2842

Exact match

PPG

Bear Hug 1101-5

ΔE 1.6 · #AC9877

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 1.6 · #A29171

Valspar

Caraway Shield 6008-4B

ΔE 2.4 · #A2936F

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 2.6 · #AA9A7A

Benjamin Moore

Woodstock HC-20

ΔE 2.8 · #A4906B

Hallman-Lindsay

Britches historic-britches

ΔE 3.1 · #A09073

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 3.3 · #A08C6E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3.4 · #B29B79

Vista Paint

Highland Grass K-970

ΔE 3.5 · #A19276

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 4.7 · #A89D7E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.5 · #978A65

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 5.7 · #958B6A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.5 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.2 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.8 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#A79473

#7285A7

Analogous

#A77972

#A79473

#A0A772

Triadic

#A79473

#72A793

#9372A7

Split-Complementary

#A79473

#72A0A7

#7972A7

Tetradic

#A79473

#72A779

#7285A7

#A772A0

Monochromatic

#4E4431

#7D6C4F

#A79473

#C4B7A1

#E2DBD0

Rectangle

#A79473

#85A772

#7285A7

#9372A7

Compound

#A79473

#A0A772

#7285A7

#7972A7

Variations

Lighter

#B8A98E

#C8BEAD

#DDD9D0

Darker

#8B7755

#61523A

#393021

Saturation

#948E84

#A79372

#D39F46

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A79473

#A09873

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A79473

#979778

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A79473

#A89094

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Roycroft Suede 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

#BD9C71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A79473

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAA196

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#596F95

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: #A79473;

CSS — background

background-color: #A79473;

CSS Variable

--color-roycroft-suede: #A79473;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roycroft-suede': '#A79473' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A79473] text-[#A79473]

SCSS

$roycroft-suede: #A79473;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A79473?

#A79473 is Roycroft Suede, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A79473 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roycroft Suede?

Roycroft Suede 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 Roycroft Suede?

Roycroft Suede 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 Roycroft Suede?

You can download Roycroft Suede 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 Roycroft Suede?

The hex code is #A79473. In RGB it's 167, 148, 115, and in HSL it's 38°, 23%, 55%.

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