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Diversion

#A99A89

RGB 169, 154, 137 · HSL 32°, 16%, 60% · CMYK 0, 9, 19, 34

Diversion is #A99A89 in HEX — rgb(169, 154, 137), hsl(32°, 16%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 19%, 34%).

Diversion pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 16%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A99A89

RGB169, 154, 137

HSL32°, 16%, 60%

HSV32°, 19%, 66%

CMYK0, 9, 19, 34

Decimal11115145

CSS RGBrgb(169, 154, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 16%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Diversion 1021-4

Exact match

Dulux

Prairie Dust S14C4

ΔE 0.4 · #A89988

Vista Paint

Young Colt C-197

ΔE 1.3 · #A89C8B

Sherwin-Williams

Threshold Taupe SW7501

ΔE 1.4 · #AC9A8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Young Colt 198

ΔE 1.7 · #A79B8C

Valspar

Woodland Stone 2007-9C

ΔE 2.2 · #B09E8E

Benjamin Moore

Cole CW-60

ΔE 2.3 · #A39987

Behr

Studio Taupe PPU5-7

ΔE 2.5 · #A5978A

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 2.7 · #AFA08C

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 2.8 · #A89983

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 3 · #AFA290

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 3.8 · #B49D8D

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.3 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 6.4 · #989187

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 9.3 · #969992

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#A99A89

#8998A9

Analogous

#A98A89

#A99A89

#A8A989

Triadic

#A99A89

#89A99A

#9A89A9

Split-Complementary

#A99A89

#89A8A9

#8A89A9

Tetradic

#A99A89

#89A98A

#8998A9

#A989A8

Monochromatic

#594D40

#857460

#A99A89

#C9C0B5

#EAE6E1

Rectangle

#A99A89

#98A989

#8998A9

#9A89A9

Compound

#A99A89

#A8A989

#8998A9

#8A89A9

Variations

Lighter

#BAAEA0

#CAC2B9

#DFDCD7

Darker

#8F7C66

#635545

#3A3228

Saturation

#9E9994

#A99A89

#D49D5E

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A99A89

#A39E89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99A89

#9D9D8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99A89

#AA989A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Diversion 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

#BEA082

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99A89

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA5A6

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6380A1

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: #A99A89;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99A89;

CSS Variable

--color-diversion: #A99A89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'diversion': '#A99A89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99A89] text-[#A99A89]

SCSS

$diversion: #A99A89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99A89?

#A99A89 is Diversion, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A99A89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Diversion?

Diversion 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 Diversion?

Diversion 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 Diversion?

You can download Diversion 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 Diversion?

The hex code is #A99A89. In RGB it's 169, 154, 137, and in HSL it's 32°, 16%, 60%.

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