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Kiss Candy

#AA854A

RGB 170, 133, 74 · HSL 37°, 39%, 48% · CMYK 0, 22, 56, 33

Kiss Candy is #AA854A in HEX — rgb(170, 133, 74), hsl(37°, 39%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 56%, 33%).

Kiss Candy pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 39%, 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#AA854A

RGB170, 133, 74

HSL37°, 39%, 48%

HSV37°, 56%, 67%

CMYK0, 22, 56, 33

Decimal11175242

CSS RGBrgb(170, 133, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 39%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 0.6 · #AC864B

Vista Paint

Golden Cadillac C-878

ΔE 2 · #AA8647

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 2 · #A9864E

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

ΔE 2.1 · #AC854E

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 2.6 · #AA8344

Valspar

Mixed Potpourri 3010-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B18A52

Benjamin Moore

Goldenhurst 196

ΔE 2.9 · #B1884A

Behr

Rice Curry MQ4-9

ΔE 3.5 · #B3874E

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 3.7 · #A47D3F

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 4.3 · #AD8451

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.2 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10.3 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.4 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.4 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.3 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 17.9 · #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

#AA854A

#4B6FAA

Analogous

#AA564B

#AA854A

#9FAA4B

Triadic

#AA854A

#4BAA86

#864BAA

Split-Complementary

#AA854A

#4B9FAA

#564BAA

Tetradic

#AA854A

#4BAA56

#4B6FAA

#AA4B9F

Monochromatic

#40321C

#755C33

#AA854A

#C5A97C

#DDCCB1

Rectangle

#AA854A

#6FAA4B

#4B6FAA

#864BAA

Compound

#AA854A

#9FAA4B

#4B6FAA

#564BAA

Variations

Lighter

#BE9F6C

#CAB695

#DDD4C4

Darker

#8A6B3A

#604A26

#392B16

Saturation

#897E6C

#AA864B

#CF8E25

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#AA854A

#9C8F49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA854A

#8C8C55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA854A

#AC7F85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kiss Candy 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

#BF9053

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA854A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9577

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.

#46608B

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: #AA854A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA854A;

CSS Variable

--color-kiss-candy: #AA854A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kiss-candy': '#AA854A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA854A] text-[#AA854A]

SCSS

$kiss-candy: #AA854A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA854A?

#AA854A is Kiss Candy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA854A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kiss Candy?

Kiss Candy 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 Kiss Candy?

Kiss Candy 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 Kiss Candy?

You can download Kiss Candy 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 Kiss Candy?

The hex code is #AA854A. In RGB it's 170, 133, 74, and in HSL it's 37°, 39%, 48%.

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