ORANGES

Orange Roughy

#A85335

RGB 168, 83, 53 · HSL 16°, 52%, 43% · CMYK 0, 51, 68, 34

Orange Roughy is #A85335 in HEX — rgb(168, 83, 53), hsl(16°, 52%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 68%, 34%).

Orange Roughy pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 52%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A85335

RGB168, 83, 53

HSL16°, 52%, 43%

HSV16°, 68%, 66%

CMYK0, 51, 68, 34

Decimal11031349

CSS RGBrgb(168, 83, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 52%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2175-10

ΔE 2.5 · #A75431

Vista Paint

Sun's Rage C-1052

ΔE 2.6 · #A74E34

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 2.9 · #A14F34

Behr

Thanksgiving M210-7

ΔE 3.2 · #B2583A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 3.9 · #A94E37

PPG

Glowing Firelight 1191-7

ΔE 4.4 · #AF5941

Sherwin-Williams

Jalapeño SW6629

ΔE 4.7 · #B1533C

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 5.4 · #B35943

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 5.4 · #B05C44

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 5.8 · #AA5842

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 6.2 · #B06144

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 6.3 · #BA5B3A

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 9.4 · #8E402A

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 10.4 · #B2683A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12.3 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.7 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#A85335

#3588A7

Analogous

#A7354F

#A85335

#A78C35

Triadic

#A85335

#35A753

#5335A7

Split-Complementary

#A85335

#35A78C

#354FA7

Tetradic

#A85335

#4FA735

#3588A7

#8C35A7

Monochromatic

#321910

#6D3622

#A85335

#CC7A5C

#DEA996

Rectangle

#A85335

#88A735

#3588A7

#5335A7

Compound

#A85335

#A78C35

#3588A7

#354FA7

Variations

Lighter

#C76F4E

#CE9681

#DFC3BA

Darker

#884128

#5F2C1A

#38190E

Saturation

#7F665D

#A75335

#C1471A

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

5.31:1

vs Black

3.95:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A85335

#837731

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A85335

#68683A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A85335

#A7525A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Roughy 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

#BD6B43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A85335

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB7067

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#347086

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A85335;

CSS — background

background-color: #A85335;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-roughy: #A85335;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-roughy': '#A85335' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A85335] text-[#A85335]

SCSS

$orange-roughy: #A85335;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A85335?

#A85335 is Orange Roughy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A85335 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Roughy?

Orange Roughy 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 Orange Roughy?

Orange Roughy 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 Orange Roughy?

You can download Orange Roughy 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 Orange Roughy?

The hex code is #A85335. In RGB it's 168, 83, 53, and in HSL it's 16°, 52%, 43%.

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