ORANGES

Mt. Rushmore Rock

#A99A8D

RGB 169, 154, 141 · HSL 28°, 14%, 61% · CMYK 0, 9, 17, 34

Mt. Rushmore Rock is #A99A8D in HEX — rgb(169, 154, 141), hsl(28°, 14%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 17%, 34%).

Mt. Rushmore Rock pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 14%, 61%. 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#A99A8D

RGB169, 154, 141

HSL28°, 14%, 61%

HSV28°, 17%, 66%

CMYK0, 9, 17, 34

Decimal11115149

CSS RGBrgb(169, 154, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 14%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mt.AC-39

ΔE 0.4 · #AA9B8E

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PPG

Earl Gray1020-5

ΔE 1.1 · #A6978A

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Dulux

Porcelain FigurinesS11B4

ΔE 1.1 · #A9988C

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Behr

Studio TaupePPU5-7

ΔE 1.3 · #A5978A

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Hallman-Lindsay

Young Colt198

ΔE 1.6 · #A79B8C

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Sherwin-Williams

Sticks & StonesSW7503

ΔE 1.6 · #A49689

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Vista Paint

Big SpenderC-211

ΔE 1.7 · #A89C8D

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Valspar

Wool Coat1002-10A

ΔE 2.5 · #AF9D93

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Kilz

Art MuseumTB-17

ΔE 2.6 · #A89E93

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Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray243

ΔE 3.5 · #9F9389

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IKEA

IKEA176176

ΔE 4.1 · #9D978A

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Dunn-Edwards

Bison BeigeDEC750

ΔE 4.3 · #9F9180

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Dutch Boy

Baby SproutDCP-0134

ΔE 5.3 · #B6A39C

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Colorhouse

Stone .05Stone-05

ΔE 5.7 · #AAA593

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RAL

Signal Grey7004

ΔE 8.1 · #969992

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Kobra

Beige03

ΔE 16 · #BA9873

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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

#A99A8D

#8E9CA9

Analogous

#A98E8F

#A99A8D

#A9A98E

Triadic

#A99A8D

#8EA99B

#9B8EA9

Split-Complementary

#A99A8D

#8EA9A9

#8E8FA9

Tetradic

#A99A8D

#8FA98E

#8E9CA9

#A98EA9

Monochromatic

#5A4E44

#867465

#A99A8D

#CAC1B9

#EBE8E5

Rectangle

#A99A8D

#9CA98E

#8E9CA9

#9B8EA9

Compound

#A99A8D

#A9A98E

#8E9CA9

#8E8FA9

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Mt. Rushmore Rock run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F0EE

Tint #E0DAD6

Tint #CEC5BE

Tint #BCB0A6

Base #A99A8D

Shade #8E7B6B

Shade #6A5C50

Shade #463D35

Shade #231E1A

Variations

Lighter

#BBAFA4

#CAC3BC

#E0DCD9

Darker

#8F7B6A

#635548

#3A312A

Saturation

#A09B97

#A99B8E

#D49863

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

2.73:1

Fail

vs Black

7.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A99A8D

#A29E8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99A8D

#9D9D8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99A8D

#A9989A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mt. Rushmore Rock 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

#BEA085

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99A8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA5A9

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.

#6686A3

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: #A99A8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99A8D;

CSS Variable

--color-mt.-rushmore-rock: #A99A8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mt.-rushmore-rock': '#A99A8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99A8D] text-[#A99A8D]

SCSS

$mt.-rushmore-rock: #A99A8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99A8D?

#A99A8D is Mt. Rushmore Rock, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A99A8D warm or cool?

Mt. Rushmore Rock reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mt. Rushmore Rock?

Mt. Rushmore Rock 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 Mt. Rushmore Rock?

Mt. Rushmore Rock 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 Mt. Rushmore Rock?

You can download Mt. Rushmore Rock 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 Mt. Rushmore Rock?

The hex code is #A99A8D. In RGB it's 169, 154, 141, and in HSL it's 28°, 14%, 61%.

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