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Apple Butter

#A9864E

RGB 169, 134, 78 · HSL 37°, 37%, 48% · CMYK 0, 21, 54, 34

Apple Butter is #A9864E in HEX — rgb(169, 134, 78), hsl(37°, 37%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 54%, 34%).

Apple Butter pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 37%, 48%. 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#A9864E

RGB169, 134, 78

HSL37°, 37%, 48%

HSV37°, 54%, 66%

CMYK0, 21, 54, 34

Decimal11109966

CSS RGBrgb(169, 134, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 37%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

Exact match

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

ΔE 1.9 · #AC854E

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 2.3 · #AC864B

Behr

Temple Tile N280-6

ΔE 2.3 · #A2824B

Valspar

Camel Ride 3005-7A

ΔE 2.5 · #B18A52

Vista Paint

Golden Prairie K-993

ΔE 3.3 · #B38C52

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

ΔE 3.3 · #9F8046

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 3.5 · #AD8451

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 224

ΔE 3.6 · #9F834A

Dulux

Wheatacre S15E6

ΔE 5 · #AD905B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.4 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.4 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.2 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.3 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.4 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16 · #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

#A9864E

#4D70A8

Analogous

#A8584D

#A9864E

#9DA84D

Triadic

#A9864E

#4DA885

#854DA8

Split-Complementary

#A9864E

#4D9DA8

#584DA8

Tetradic

#A9864E

#4DA858

#4D70A8

#A84D9D

Monochromatic

#3F321D

#735B35

#A9864E

#C4A97E

#DCCCB2

Rectangle

#A9864E

#70A84D

#4D70A8

#854DA8

Compound

#A9864E

#9DA84D

#4D70A8

#584DA8

Variations

Lighter

#BC9E6E

#C8B596

#DDD3C5

Darker

#886B3C

#5F4A28

#382B17

Saturation

#887E6D

#A8854D

#CE8E27

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#A9864E

#9C904E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9864E

#8D8D58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9864E

#AB8086

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple Butter 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

#BE9156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9864E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB967A

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.

#476089

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: #A9864E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9864E;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-butter: #A9864E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-butter': '#A9864E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9864E] text-[#A9864E]

SCSS

$apple-butter: #A9864E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9864E?

#A9864E is Apple Butter, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A9864E warm or cool?

Apple Butter reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Apple Butter?

Apple Butter 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 Apple Butter?

Apple Butter 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 Apple Butter?

You can download Apple Butter 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 Apple Butter?

The hex code is #A9864E. In RGB it's 169, 134, 78, and in HSL it's 37°, 37%, 48%.

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