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Fox

#A87A65

RGB 168, 122, 101 · HSL 19°, 28%, 53% · CMYK 0, 27, 40, 34

Fox is #A87A65 in HEX — rgb(168, 122, 101), hsl(19°, 28%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 40%, 34%).

Fox pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 28%, 53%. 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#A87A65

RGB168, 122, 101

HSL19°, 28%, 53%

HSV19°, 40%, 66%

CMYK0, 27, 40, 34

Decimal11041381

CSS RGBrgb(168, 122, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 28%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fox 1229

Exact match

Dulux

Cuddlepot S09F5

ΔE 1.7 · #AD7E68

Behr

Cider Spice S210-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A87761

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 3 · #A57D69

Valspar

Mocha Java 2004-7B

ΔE 3.5 · #AB826C

Dunn-Edwards

Chic Brick DE6104

ΔE 4.1 · #A4725A

PPG

Southern Wood 16-07

ΔE 4.4 · #9D6F59

Vista Paint

Carmel Valley K-1050

ΔE 5.3 · #A88266

Sherwin-Williams

Moroccan Brown SW6060

ΔE 5.4 · #9D7868

Hallman-Lindsay

Veldrift 164

ΔE 5.5 · #A17D61

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.2 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.8 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.9 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 14.4 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.6 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#A87A65

#6693A9

Analogous

#A96672

#A87A65

#A99C66

Triadic

#A87A65

#66A97B

#7B66A9

Split-Complementary

#A87A65

#66A99C

#6672A9

Tetradic

#A87A65

#72A966

#6693A9

#9C66A9

Monochromatic

#4B352A

#7C5746

#A87A65

#C4A597

#E0CFC8

Rectangle

#A87A65

#93A966

#6693A9

#7B66A9

Compound

#A87A65

#A99C66

#6693A9

#6672A9

Variations

Lighter

#BA9584

#C8B1A6

#DDD2CD

Darker

#8C604C

#614233

#39261D

Saturation

#91837D

#A97B66

#D46B3A

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

3.73:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.64:1

Deuteranopia

#A87A65

#928A64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A87A65

#838368

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A87A65

#A8787C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fox 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

#BD8867

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A87A65

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8D8B

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.

#567D90

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: #A87A65;

CSS — background

background-color: #A87A65;

CSS Variable

--color-fox: #A87A65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fox': '#A87A65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A87A65] text-[#A87A65]

SCSS

$fox: #A87A65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A87A65?

#A87A65 is Fox, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A87A65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fox?

Fox 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 Fox?

Fox 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 Fox?

You can download Fox 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 Fox?

The hex code is #A87A65. In RGB it's 168, 122, 101, and in HSL it's 19°, 28%, 53%.

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