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Cider Spice

#A87761

RGB 168, 119, 97 · HSL 19°, 29%, 52% · CMYK 0, 29, 42, 34

Cider Spice is #A87761 in HEX — rgb(168, 119, 97), hsl(19°, 29%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 42%, 34%).

Cider Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 29%, 52%. 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#A87761

RGB168, 119, 97

HSL19°, 29%, 52%

HSV19°, 42%, 66%

CMYK0, 29, 42, 34

Decimal11040609

CSS RGBrgb(168, 119, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 29%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cider Spice S210-5

Exact match

Dulux

Tan Wagon S09F6

ΔE 1.7 · #A3735D

Benjamin Moore

Fox 1229

ΔE 1.9 · #A87A65

Dunn-Edwards

Chic Brick DE6104

ΔE 2.4 · #A4725A

PPG

Southern Wood 16-07

ΔE 3.6 · #9D6F59

Valspar

Mesabi Copper 2005-5A

ΔE 3.6 · #AC775C

Vista Paint

Terrific Tan K-1065

ΔE 4.6 · #A37255

Sherwin-Williams

Decorous Amber SW0007

ΔE 4.8 · #AC7559

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 4.8 · #A57D69

Hallman-Lindsay

Dodge Pole 157

ΔE 4.9 · #A37355

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.7 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8.5 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.7 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.7 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 12.8 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.5 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A87761

#6192A8

Analogous

#A8616E

#A87761

#A89B61

Triadic

#A87761

#61A878

#7861A8

Split-Complementary

#A87761

#61A89B

#616EA8

Tetradic

#A87761

#6EA861

#6192A8

#9B61A8

Monochromatic

#483228

#7A5443

#A87761

#C3A292

#DECCC4

Rectangle

#A87761

#92A861

#6192A8

#7861A8

Compound

#A87761

#A89B61

#6192A8

#616EA8

Variations

Lighter

#B99381

#C8AFA3

#DDD1CB

Darker

#8A5E4A

#604032

#39251C

Saturation

#8F817A

#A87861

#D46836

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

3.83:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.48:1

Deuteranopia

#A87761

#918960

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A87761

#818164

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A87761

#A8757A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cider Spice 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

#BD8664

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A87761

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8B88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#557B8D

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: #A87761;

CSS — background

background-color: #A87761;

CSS Variable

--color-cider-spice: #A87761;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cider-spice': '#A87761' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A87761] text-[#A87761]

SCSS

$cider-spice: #A87761;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A87761?

#A87761 is Cider Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A87761 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cider Spice?

Cider Spice 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 Cider Spice?

Cider Spice 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 Cider Spice?

You can download Cider Spice 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 Cider Spice?

The hex code is #A87761. In RGB it's 168, 119, 97, and in HSL it's 19°, 29%, 52%.

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