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Reuben Ridge

#A88C81

RGB 168, 140, 129 · HSL 17°, 18%, 58% · CMYK 0, 17, 23, 34

Reuben Ridge is #A88C81 in HEX — rgb(168, 140, 129), hsl(17°, 18%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 34%).

Reuben Ridge pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 18%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A88C81

RGB168, 140, 129

HSL17°, 18%, 58%

HSV17°, 23%, 66%

CMYK0, 17, 23, 34

Decimal11046017

CSS RGBrgb(168, 140, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 18%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Reuben Ridge K-1107

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Sprout 134

ΔE 0.7 · #A78B81

Valspar

Fudgecicle 2004-9C

ΔE 1.6 · #A58C7F

Dulux

Soft Impala S09D4

ΔE 2.1 · #A28A7E

Sherwin-Williams

Velvety Chestnut SW9079

ΔE 2.1 · #A2877D

PPG

Tanglewood 1073-5

ΔE 2.7 · #A58F85

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 3 · #A68F80

Behr

Regency Rose UL110-11

ΔE 3.3 · #A68781

Dunn-Edwards

Cobblestone Path DE6068

ΔE 3.5 · #9E8779

Benjamin Moore

Cougar 2106-40

ΔE 4.2 · #9D8275

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 5 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 7.2 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 8.8 · #989187

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.8 · #A3977F

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 10.3 · #898176

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#A88C81

#819CA7

Analogous

#A78189

#A88C81

#A79F81

Triadic

#A88C81

#81A78C

#8C81A7

Split-Complementary

#A88C81

#81A79F

#8189A7

Tetradic

#A88C81

#89A781

#819CA7

#9F81A7

Monochromatic

#54423B

#81655A

#A88C81

#C7B5AE

#E6DEDB

Rectangle

#A88C81

#9CA781

#819CA7

#8C81A7

Compound

#A88C81

#A79F81

#819CA7

#8189A7

Variations

Lighter

#B9A39A

#C9BAB5

#DED7D5

Darker

#8D6D60

#614A41

#392B26

Saturation

#9A918E

#A78C81

#D37955

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.73:1

Deuteranopia

#A88C81

#9A9581

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A88C81

#919182

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A88C81

#A88B8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Reuben 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

#BD967C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A88C81

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9BA0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5E8B9D

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: #A88C81;

CSS — background

background-color: #A88C81;

CSS Variable

--color-reuben-ridge: #A88C81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reuben-ridge': '#A88C81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A88C81] text-[#A88C81]

SCSS

$reuben-ridge: #A88C81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A88C81?

#A88C81 is Reuben Ridge, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A88C81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reuben Ridge?

Reuben 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 Reuben Ridge?

Reuben 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 Reuben Ridge?

You can download Reuben 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 Reuben Ridge?

The hex code is #A88C81. In RGB it's 168, 140, 129, and in HSL it's 17°, 18%, 58%.

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