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River Road

#A88D5F

RGB 168, 141, 95 · HSL 38°, 30%, 52% · CMYK 0, 16, 43, 34

River Road is #A88D5F in HEX — rgb(168, 141, 95), hsl(38°, 30%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 43%, 34%).

River Road pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 30%, 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#A88D5F

RGB168, 141, 95

HSL38°, 30%, 52%

HSV38°, 43%, 66%

CMYK0, 16, 43, 34

Decimal11046239

CSS RGBrgb(168, 141, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 30%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

River Road N270-5

Exact match

PPG

Rattan 1103-5

ΔE 2 · #A58E61

Benjamin Moore

Mystic HC-37

ΔE 2.2 · #A8895C

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Harvest DE6160

ΔE 2.3 · #A78A59

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #A38759

Dulux

Shank S15D6

ΔE 2.4 · #A1895D

Vista Paint

Woodriff K-985

ΔE 2.6 · #A0895C

Hallman-Lindsay

Canyon Gold historic-canyon-gold

ΔE 2.8 · #A98E65

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 2.9 · #AE905E

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.4 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.4 · #BA9873

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 7.5 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 8 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.9 · #B29B79

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 9.3 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 16.1 · #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

#A88D5F

#607BA9

Analogous

#A96A60

#A88D5F

#A0A960

Triadic

#A88D5F

#60A98E

#8E60A9

Split-Complementary

#A88D5F

#60A0A9

#6A60A9

Tetradic

#A88D5F

#60A96A

#607BA9

#A960A0

Monochromatic

#493D27

#7B6642

#A88D5F

#C4B292

#DFD5C3

Rectangle

#A88D5F

#7BA960

#607BA9

#8E60A9

Compound

#A88D5F

#A0A960

#607BA9

#6A60A9

Variations

Lighter

#BAA580

#C8BBA3

#DDD7CB

Darker

#8B7349

#614F31

#392E1C

Saturation

#90887A

#A98E60

#D49A35

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.64:1

Deuteranopia

#A88D5F

#9E945F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A88D5F

#929266

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A88D5F

#AA888D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

River Road 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

#BD9662

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A88D5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9B87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#54698D

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: #A88D5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A88D5F;

CSS Variable

--color-river-road: #A88D5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'river-road': '#A88D5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A88D5F] text-[#A88D5F]

SCSS

$river-road: #A88D5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A88D5F?

#A88D5F is River Road, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A88D5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with River Road?

River Road 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 River Road?

River Road 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 River Road?

You can download River Road 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 River Road?

The hex code is #A88D5F. In RGB it's 168, 141, 95, and in HSL it's 38°, 30%, 52%.

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