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Muddy Waters

#A9844F

RGB 169, 132, 79 · HSL 35°, 36%, 49% · CMYK 0, 22, 53, 34

Muddy Waters is #A9844F in HEX — rgb(169, 132, 79), hsl(35°, 36%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 53%, 34%).

Muddy Waters pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 36%, 49%. 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#A9844F

RGB169, 132, 79

HSL35°, 36%, 49%

HSV35°, 53%, 66%

CMYK0, 22, 53, 34

Decimal11109455

CSS RGBrgb(169, 132, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 36%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

ΔE 1.6 · #AC854E

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 1.8 · #A9864E

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 2 · #AD8451

Behr

Temple Tile N280-6

ΔE 2.7 · #A2824B

Valspar

Mixed Potpourri 3010-4

ΔE 3 · #B18A52

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 3.3 · #AC864B

Benjamin Moore

Bryan CW-390

ΔE 3.9 · #B38B5A

Vista Paint

Golden Prairie K-993

ΔE 4.1 · #B38C52

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

ΔE 4.1 · #9F8046

Dulux

Wheatmeal S15E7

ΔE 4.8 · #9E8050

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.3 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.2 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11 · #8F6E46

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 12.6 · #826C34

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.3 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.5 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#A9844F

#5075AA

Analogous

#AA5750

#A9844F

#A2AA50

Triadic

#A9844F

#50AA84

#8450AA

Split-Complementary

#A9844F

#50A2AA

#5750AA

Tetradic

#A9844F

#50AA57

#5075AA

#AA50A2

Monochromatic

#42331F

#765C37

#A9844F

#C4A982

#DDCDB6

Rectangle

#A9844F

#75AA50

#5075AA

#8450AA

Compound

#A9844F

#A2AA50

#5075AA

#5750AA

Variations

Lighter

#BC9D72

#C9B599

#DDD3C6

Darker

#8A6A3E

#60492A

#392B17

Saturation

#8A7F6F

#AA8450

#D28B28

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.10:1

Deuteranopia

#A9844F

#9A8F4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9844F

#8B8B58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9844F

#AA7E84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Muddy Waters 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

#BE9056

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9844F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB957B

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.

#4A658B

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A9844F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9844F;

CSS Variable

--color-muddy-waters: #A9844F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muddy-waters': '#A9844F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9844F] text-[#A9844F]

SCSS

$muddy-waters: #A9844F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9844F?

#A9844F is Muddy Waters, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A9844F warm or cool?

Muddy Waters reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Muddy Waters?

Muddy Waters 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 Muddy Waters?

Muddy Waters 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 Muddy Waters?

You can download Muddy Waters 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 Muddy Waters?

The hex code is #A9844F. In RGB it's 169, 132, 79, and in HSL it's 35°, 36%, 49%.

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