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Pure Earth

#A79480

RGB 167, 148, 128 · HSL 31°, 18%, 58% · CMYK 0, 11, 23, 35

Pure Earth is #A79480 in HEX — rgb(167, 148, 128), hsl(31°, 18%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 35%).

Pure Earth pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 18%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A79480

RGB167, 148, 128

HSL31°, 18%, 58%

HSV31°, 23%, 65%

CMYK0, 11, 23, 35

Decimal10982528

CSS RGBrgb(167, 148, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 18%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pure Earth PPU7-5

ΔE 0.6 · #A79481

Sherwin-Williams

Sanderling SW7513

ΔE 0.8 · #A79582

Benjamin Moore

Alexandria HC-77

ΔE 1.5 · #A4937D

Vista Paint

Village Crier C-189

ΔE 1.9 · #AC9984

PPG

Rapid Rock 15-19

ΔE 2.1 · #A39281

Hallman-Lindsay

Winter Meadow historic-winter-meadow

ΔE 2.1 · #AD9986

Dulux

Zinc Blend S10C4

ΔE 2.4 · #A38F7E

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 2.5 · #A89983

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 3.4 · #A68F80

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.6 · #A3977F

Valspar

Delta Sandbar 2005-9C

ΔE 3.6 · #A58E7F

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 4.5 · #AFA08C

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.6 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.8 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 9.6 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12 · #BA9873

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

#A79480

#8193A7

Analogous

#A78181

#A79480

#A7A781

Triadic

#A79480

#81A795

#9581A7

Split-Complementary

#A79480

#81A7A7

#8181A7

Tetradic

#A79480

#81A781

#8193A7

#A781A7

Monochromatic

#54483B

#816E5A

#A79480

#C7BBAE

#E6E1DB

Rectangle

#A79480

#93A781

#8193A7

#9581A7

Compound

#A79480

#A7A781

#8193A7

#8181A7

Variations

Lighter

#B9AA9A

#C9BFB5

#DEDAD5

Darker

#8D7760

#615241

#393026

Saturation

#9A948E

#A79581

#D39655

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A79480

#9F9980

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A79480

#979783

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A79480

#A89194

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pure Earth 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

#BD9C7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A79480

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAA19F

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5E7D9D

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: #A79480;

CSS — background

background-color: #A79480;

CSS Variable

--color-pure-earth: #A79480;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pure-earth': '#A79480' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A79480] text-[#A79480]

SCSS

$pure-earth: #A79480;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A79480?

#A79480 is Pure Earth, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A79480 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pure Earth?

Pure Earth 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 Pure Earth?

Pure Earth 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 Pure Earth?

You can download Pure Earth 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 Pure Earth?

The hex code is #A79480. In RGB it's 167, 148, 128, and in HSL it's 31°, 18%, 58%.

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