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Nutmeg

#A8715A

RGB 168, 113, 90 · HSL 18°, 31%, 51% · CMYK 0, 33, 46, 34

Nutmeg is #A8715A in HEX — rgb(168, 113, 90), hsl(18°, 31%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 46%, 34%).

Nutmeg pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 31%, 51%. 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#A8715A

RGB168, 113, 90

HSL18°, 31%, 51%

HSV18°, 46%, 66%

CMYK0, 33, 46, 34

Decimal11039066

CSS RGBrgb(168, 113, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 31%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Nutmeg 1068-6

Exact match

Behr

Orange Flambe MQ1-28

ΔE 1 · #A97059

Dulux

Clay Court S08E7

ΔE 1.4 · #A8735D

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1209

ΔE 1.7 · #A36F58

Valspar

Woodland 2006-5A

ΔE 2.1 · #A36D54

Dunn-Edwards

Chic Brick DE6104

ΔE 2.3 · #A4725A

Sherwin-Williams

Decorous Amber SW0007

ΔE 3 · #AC7559

Vista Paint

Sizzling Hot C-44

ΔE 3.5 · #A26956

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 3.6 · #A36956

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 4.3 · #9B6751

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.9 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.9 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 10.4 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 11 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.9 · #C27654

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.1 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A8715A

#5B92A9

Analogous

#A95B6B

#A8715A

#A9995B

Triadic

#A8715A

#5BA973

#735BA9

Split-Complementary

#A8715A

#5BA999

#5B6BA9

Tetradic

#A8715A

#6BA95B

#5B92A9

#995BA9

Monochromatic

#462F25

#78503F

#A8715A

#C39E8D

#DEC9C0

Rectangle

#A8715A

#92A95B

#5B92A9

#735BA9

Compound

#A8715A

#A9995B

#5B92A9

#5B6BA9

Variations

Lighter

#BA8F7C

#C8ACA0

#DDCFCA

Darker

#8A5A46

#603E2F

#38241B

Saturation

#8E7D76

#A9735B

#D46130

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

4.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.17:1

Deuteranopia

#A8715A

#8E8559

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8715A

#7D7D5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8715A

#A86F74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nutmeg 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

#BD815F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8715A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8683

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#517A8C

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: #A8715A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8715A;

CSS Variable

--color-nutmeg: #A8715A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nutmeg': '#A8715A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8715A] text-[#A8715A]

SCSS

$nutmeg: #A8715A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8715A?

#A8715A is Nutmeg, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A8715A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nutmeg?

Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg?

Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg?

You can download Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg?

The hex code is #A8715A. In RGB it's 168, 113, 90, and in HSL it's 18°, 31%, 51%.

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