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River Oak

#A89071

RGB 168, 144, 113 · HSL 34°, 24%, 55% · CMYK 0, 14, 33, 34

River Oak is #A89071 in HEX — rgb(168, 144, 113), hsl(34°, 24%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 33%, 34%).

River Oak pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 24%, 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#A89071

RGB168, 144, 113

HSL34°, 24%, 55%

HSV34°, 33%, 66%

CMYK0, 14, 33, 34

Decimal11047025

CSS RGBrgb(168, 144, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 24%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Algonquin 1055

ΔE 1.5 · #A78D6D

PPG

Petaluma Dust 15-10

ΔE 2.3 · #AE9676

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 2.6 · #A08C6E

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Suede SW2842

ΔE 2.6 · #A79473

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 3.1 · #A29171

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Taffeta 276

ΔE 3.1 · #A48B68

Behr

Distant Land N260-5

ΔE 3.2 · #9E8A6A

Vista Paint

Gold Taffeta C-275

ΔE 3.8 · #A48C67

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.3 · #B29B79

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 4.6 · #A08B73

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.4 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.7 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 6.9 · #A89D7E

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.2 · #998976

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.8 · #8F8B66

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

#A89071

#7189A8

Analogous

#A87471

#A89071

#A4A871

Triadic

#A89071

#71A890

#9071A8

Split-Complementary

#A89071

#71A4A8

#7471A8

Tetradic

#A89071

#71A874

#7189A8

#A871A4

Monochromatic

#4F4230

#7E694E

#A89071

#C5B5A0

#E2DAD0

Rectangle

#A89071

#89A871

#7189A8

#9071A8

Compound

#A89071

#A4A871

#7189A8

#7471A8

Variations

Lighter

#B9A68D

#C8BCAC

#DED8D0

Darker

#8C7454

#625039

#392F20

Saturation

#958D84

#A89071

#D39645

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.89:1

Deuteranopia

#A89071

#9F9671

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A89071

#949476

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A89071

#A98C90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

River Oak 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

#BD9970

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A89071

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9E94

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#597395

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: #A89071;

CSS — background

background-color: #A89071;

CSS Variable

--color-river-oak: #A89071;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'river-oak': '#A89071' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A89071] text-[#A89071]

SCSS

$river-oak: #A89071;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A89071?

#A89071 is River Oak, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A89071 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with River Oak?

River Oak 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 Oak?

River Oak 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 Oak?

You can download River Oak 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 Oak?

The hex code is #A89071. In RGB it's 168, 144, 113, and in HSL it's 34°, 24%, 55%.

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