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Chutney Brown

#A97765

RGB 169, 119, 101 · HSL 16°, 28%, 53% · CMYK 0, 30, 40, 34

Chutney Brown is #A97765 in HEX — rgb(169, 119, 101), hsl(16°, 28%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 34%).

Chutney Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 28%, 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#A97765

RGB169, 119, 101

HSL16°, 28%, 53%

HSV16°, 40%, 66%

CMYK0, 30, 40, 34

Decimal11106149

CSS RGBrgb(169, 119, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 28%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sienna MQ1-60

ΔE 1.5 · #A67464

Benjamin Moore

Fox 1229

ΔE 2.4 · #A87A65

Dulux

Tan Wagon S09F6

ΔE 3 · #A3735D

Dunn-Edwards

Brick Fence DE6089

ΔE 3.8 · #B38070

PPG

Southern Wood 16-07

ΔE 4.5 · #9D6F59

Valspar

Pajarito Red 2001-7B

ΔE 4.5 · #AA7267

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 4.7 · #A46C5D

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 4.8 · #A57D69

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 5.8 · #9C6E63

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 6.4 · #A36956

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.5 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.3 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.6 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.6 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 14.7 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 16.5 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#A97765

#6697A9

Analogous

#A96675

#A97765

#A99966

Triadic

#A97765

#66A977

#7766A9

Split-Complementary

#A97765

#66A999

#6675A9

Tetradic

#A97765

#75A966

#6697A9

#9966A9

Monochromatic

#4B332A

#7C5446

#A97765

#C4A397

#E0CEC8

Rectangle

#A97765

#97A966

#6697A9

#7766A9

Compound

#A97765

#A99966

#6697A9

#6675A9

Variations

Lighter

#BA9384

#C8AFA6

#DDD1CD

Darker

#8C5D4C

#614033

#39251D

Saturation

#91827D

#A97766

#D4633A

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

3.81:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.51:1

Deuteranopia

#A97765

#918964

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A97765

#818168

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A97765

#A9767A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chutney Brown 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

#BE8667

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A97765

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8B8B

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.

#568090

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: #A97765;

CSS — background

background-color: #A97765;

CSS Variable

--color-chutney-brown: #A97765;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chutney-brown': '#A97765' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A97765] text-[#A97765]

SCSS

$chutney-brown: #A97765;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A97765?

#A97765 is Chutney Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A97765 warm or cool?

Chutney Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chutney Brown?

Chutney Brown 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 Chutney Brown?

Chutney Brown 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 Chutney Brown?

You can download Chutney Brown 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 Chutney Brown?

The hex code is #A97765. In RGB it's 169, 119, 101, and in HSL it's 16°, 28%, 53%.

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