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Rocky Ridge

#A88B66

RGB 168, 139, 102 · HSL 34°, 27%, 53% · CMYK 0, 17, 39, 34

Rocky Ridge is #A88B66 in HEX — rgb(168, 139, 102), hsl(34°, 27%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 39%, 34%).

Rocky Ridge pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 27%, 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#A88B66

RGB168, 139, 102

HSL34°, 27%, 53%

HSV34°, 39%, 66%

CMYK0, 17, 39, 34

Decimal11045734

CSS RGBrgb(168, 139, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 27%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

Exact match

PPG

Coffee With Cream 1086-6

ΔE 1.3 · #A68966

Benjamin Moore

Scarecrow 1041

ΔE 1.7 · #AA8F6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Key Keeper 290

ΔE 2.1 · #A48A62

Vista Paint

Gold Taffeta C-275

ΔE 2.2 · #A48C67

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 3.5 · #B3916B

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 3.6 · #AE8964

Valspar

Hot-Crossed Bun 3005-9B

ΔE 3.8 · #AF9369

Sherwin-Williams

Almond Roca SW9105

ΔE 4.2 · #A78361

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.7 · #BA9873

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 5.8 · #AF8D72

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.5 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.7 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.1 · #C49C6D

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 11.2 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 12 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A88B66

#6783A8

Analogous

#A86B67

#A88B66

#A3A867

Triadic

#A88B66

#67A88B

#8B67A8

Split-Complementary

#A88B66

#67A3A8

#6B67A8

Tetradic

#A88B66

#67A86B

#6783A8

#A867A3

Monochromatic

#4A3D2B

#7B6447

#A88B66

#C3B097

#DFD5C8

Rectangle

#A88B66

#83A867

#6783A8

#8B67A8

Compound

#A88B66

#A3A867

#6783A8

#6B67A8

Variations

Lighter

#B9A385

#C8B9A7

#DDD6CD

Darker

#8B704D

#604D34

#392D1E

Saturation

#91887D

#A88B67

#D3913B

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#A88B66

#9C9366

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A88B66

#90906C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A88B66

#A9878B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rocky Ridge 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

#BD9568

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A88B66

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9A8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#566F90

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: #A88B66;

CSS — background

background-color: #A88B66;

CSS Variable

--color-rocky-ridge: #A88B66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rocky-ridge': '#A88B66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A88B66] text-[#A88B66]

SCSS

$rocky-ridge: #A88B66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A88B66?

#A88B66 is Rocky Ridge, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A88B66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rocky Ridge?

Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge?

Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge?

You can download Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge?

The hex code is #A88B66. In RGB it's 168, 139, 102, and in HSL it's 34°, 27%, 53%.

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