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Gaucho

#AA8674

RGB 170, 134, 116 · HSL 20°, 24%, 56% · CMYK 0, 21, 32, 33

Gaucho is #AA8674 in HEX — rgb(170, 134, 116), hsl(20°, 24%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 32%, 33%).

Gaucho pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 24%, 56%. 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#AA8674

RGB170, 134, 116

HSL20°, 24%, 56%

HSV20°, 32%, 67%

CMYK0, 21, 32, 33

Decimal11175540

CSS RGBrgb(170, 134, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 24%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gaucho 2096-40

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 0.9 · #AC8674

Behr

Minestrone S200-5

ΔE 1.8 · #AA8370

Valspar

Chocolate Cheesecake 2006-7B

ΔE 1.9 · #A48270

Dulux

Magnitude S08D5

ΔE 2.3 · #AE8B7B

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 2.6 · #A2806F

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 3.3 · #AF8871

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 3.4 · #B08E7E

Kilz

Cappuccino Spice LC260-02

ΔE 3.9 · #B08971

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 4 · #B29080

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4.7 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.7 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.5 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.7 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.8 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#AA8674

#7498AA

Analogous

#AA747D

#AA8674

#AAA174

Triadic

#AA8674

#74AA86

#8674AA

Split-Complementary

#AA8674

#74AAA1

#747DAA

Tetradic

#AA8674

#7DAA74

#7498AA

#A174AA

Monochromatic

#523D32

#82604F

#AA8674

#C7AFA3

#E4D8D3

Rectangle

#AA8674

#98AA74

#7498AA

#8674AA

Compound

#AA8674

#AAA174

#7498AA

#747DAA

Variations

Lighter

#BB9E90

#C9B7AE

#DED6D1

Darker

#8F6955

#63483A

#3A2921

Saturation

#978C87

#AA8674

#D47849

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.37:1

Deuteranopia

#AA8674

#999274

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8674

#8D8D77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8674

#AA8488

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gaucho 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

#BF9172

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8674

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9696

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#5B8398

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: #AA8674;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8674;

CSS Variable

--color-gaucho: #AA8674;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gaucho': '#AA8674' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8674] text-[#AA8674]

SCSS

$gaucho: #AA8674;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8674?

#AA8674 is Gaucho, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8674 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gaucho?

Gaucho 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 Gaucho?

Gaucho 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 Gaucho?

You can download Gaucho 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 Gaucho?

The hex code is #AA8674. In RGB it's 170, 134, 116, and in HSL it's 20°, 24%, 56%.

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