ORANGES

Treasure Hunt

#A9805D

RGB 169, 128, 93 · HSL 28°, 31%, 51% · CMYK 0, 24, 45, 34

Treasure Hunt is #A9805D in HEX — rgb(169, 128, 93), hsl(28°, 31%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 45%, 34%).

Treasure Hunt pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 31%, 51%. 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#A9805D

RGB169, 128, 93

HSL28°, 31%, 51%

HSV28°, 45%, 66%

CMYK0, 24, 45, 34

Decimal11108445

CSS RGBrgb(169, 128, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 31%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Treasure Hunt 16-16

Exact match

Valspar

Leather Satchel 3003-7B

ΔE 1.2 · #A9825E

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Brick DEC713

ΔE 1.6 · #AB7F5B

Sherwin-Williams

Almond Roca SW9105

ΔE 2.6 · #A78361

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 2.6 · #A47A5A

Benjamin Moore

Fairmont 1071

ΔE 2.7 · #A88058

Behr

Syrup MQ2-2

ΔE 2.7 · #AF8565

Vista Paint

Caramel Mountain K-1009

ΔE 3.1 · #A27D56

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 3.7 · #AE8964

Hallman-Lindsay

Toffee historic-toffee

ΔE 3.7 · #A6845D

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.4 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.9 · #8F6E46

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.7 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.3 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 15.3 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A9805D

#5B85A9

Analogous

#A95B5E

#A9805D

#A9A65B

Triadic

#A9805D

#5BA97F

#7F5BA9

Split-Complementary

#A9805D

#5BA9A6

#5B5EA9

Tetradic

#A9805D

#5EA95B

#5B85A9

#A65BA9

Monochromatic

#463425

#785A3F

#A9805D

#C3A78D

#DECEC0

Rectangle

#A9805D

#85A95B

#5B85A9

#7F5BA9

Compound

#A9805D

#A9A65B

#5B85A9

#5B5EA9

Variations

Lighter

#BA997C

#C8B3A0

#DDD3CA

Darker

#8A6646

#60462F

#38291B

Saturation

#8E8176

#A97F5B

#D47D30

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

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.93:1

Deuteranopia

#A9805D

#978D5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9805D

#888862

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9805D

#AA7C81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Treasure Hunt 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

#BE8D61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9805D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9285

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.

#51708C

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: #A9805D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9805D;

CSS Variable

--color-treasure-hunt: #A9805D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'treasure-hunt': '#A9805D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9805D] text-[#A9805D]

SCSS

$treasure-hunt: #A9805D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9805D?

#A9805D is Treasure Hunt, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A9805D warm or cool?

Treasure Hunt reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Treasure Hunt?

Treasure Hunt 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 Treasure Hunt?

Treasure Hunt 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 Treasure Hunt?

You can download Treasure Hunt 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 Treasure Hunt?

The hex code is #A9805D. In RGB it's 169, 128, 93, and in HSL it's 28°, 31%, 51%.

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