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Walnut Shell

#AA8344

RGB 170, 131, 68 · HSL 37°, 43%, 47% · CMYK 0, 23, 60, 33

Walnut Shell is #AA8344 in HEX — rgb(170, 131, 68), hsl(37°, 43%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 60%, 33%).

Walnut Shell pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 43%, 47%. 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#AA8344

RGB170, 131, 68

HSL37°, 43%, 47%

HSV37°, 60%, 67%

CMYK0, 23, 60, 33

Decimal11174724

CSS RGBrgb(170, 131, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 43%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

Exact match

Vista Paint

Unforgettably Gold C-899

ΔE 1.5 · #AE8445

Benjamin Moore

Goldenhurst 196

ΔE 2.3 · #B1884A

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 2.3 · #A47D3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 2.4 · #AE8245

Behr

Golden Rice S290-6

ΔE 2.9 · #AB7F3F

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 3.5 · #B08843

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 4.2 · #AA803A

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 4.5 · #B28E4B

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 4.5 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 8.3 · #AF8A3A

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.1 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.4 · #AF7C20

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

#AA8344

#446CAB

Analogous

#AB5044

#AA8344

#9FAB44

Triadic

#AA8344

#44AB84

#8444AB

Split-Complementary

#AA8344

#449FAB

#5044AB

Tetradic

#AA8344

#44AB50

#446CAB

#AB449F

Monochromatic

#3E3019

#755A2F

#AA8344

#C8A874

#DECAAB

Rectangle

#AA8344

#6CAB44

#446CAB

#8444AB

Compound

#AA8344

#9FAB44

#446CAB

#5044AB

Variations

Lighter

#C19E64

#CCB590

#DED3C1

Darker

#8B6A35

#614923

#392B13

Saturation

#877B68

#AB8444

#CE8C22

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

3.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.04:1

Deuteranopia

#AA8344

#9B8E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8344

#8B8B50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8344

#AC7D83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Walnut Shell 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

#BF8F4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8344

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9472

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.

#415D8B

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: #AA8344;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8344;

CSS Variable

--color-walnut-shell: #AA8344;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'walnut-shell': '#AA8344' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8344] text-[#AA8344]

SCSS

$walnut-shell: #AA8344;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8344?

#AA8344 is Walnut Shell, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8344 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Walnut Shell?

Walnut Shell 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 Walnut Shell?

Walnut Shell 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 Walnut Shell?

You can download Walnut Shell 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 Walnut Shell?

The hex code is #AA8344. In RGB it's 170, 131, 68, and in HSL it's 37°, 43%, 47%.

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