ORANGES

Cocoa Nutmeg

#A8816F

RGB 168, 129, 111 · HSL 19°, 25%, 55% · CMYK 0, 23, 34, 34

Cocoa Nutmeg is #A8816F in HEX — rgb(168, 129, 111), hsl(19°, 25%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 34%, 34%).

Cocoa Nutmeg pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 25%, 55%. 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#A8816F

RGB168, 129, 111

HSL19°, 25%, 55%

HSV19°, 34%, 66%

CMYK0, 23, 34, 34

Decimal11043183

CSS RGBrgb(168, 129, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 25%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Minestrone S200-5

ΔE 0.9 · #AA8370

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 1.9 · #AC8674

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 2 · #A57D69

Benjamin Moore

Gaucho 2096-40

ΔE 2.2 · #AA8674

Valspar

Chocolate Cheesecake 2006-7B

ΔE 2.2 · #A48270

Dulux

Red Earth S08D6

ΔE 2.2 · #A27F6E

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 2.5 · #A2806F

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 3.7 · #AF8871

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4.7 · #A58369

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 5.4 · #B08E7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 5.9 · #A9867D

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.4 · #A0837F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.3 · #C1876B

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.9 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.2 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 13.4 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A8816F

#7097A9

Analogous

#A9707A

#A8816F

#A99E70

Triadic

#A8816F

#70A982

#8270A9

Split-Complementary

#A8816F

#70A99E

#707AA9

Tetradic

#A8816F

#7AA970

#7097A9

#9E70A9

Monochromatic

#503A30

#805D4D

#A8816F

#C6AB9F

#E2D5CF

Rectangle

#A8816F

#97A970

#7097A9

#8270A9

Compound

#A8816F

#A99E70

#7097A9

#707AA9

Variations

Lighter

#BA9B8C

#C9B5AC

#DED4D0

Darker

#8E6553

#624538

#3A2820

Saturation

#958984

#A98270

#D47245

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

3.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.03:1

Deuteranopia

#A8816F

#958E6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8816F

#898972

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8816F

#A87F83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cocoa 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

#BD8D6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8816F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9293

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.

#598295

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: #A8816F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8816F;

CSS Variable

--color-cocoa-nutmeg: #A8816F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cocoa-nutmeg': '#A8816F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8816F] text-[#A8816F]

SCSS

$cocoa-nutmeg: #A8816F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8816F?

#A8816F is Cocoa Nutmeg, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A8816F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cocoa Nutmeg?

Cocoa 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 Cocoa Nutmeg?

Cocoa 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 Cocoa Nutmeg?

You can download Cocoa 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 Cocoa Nutmeg?

The hex code is #A8816F. In RGB it's 168, 129, 111, and in HSL it's 19°, 25%, 55%.

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