ORANGES

Cocoloco

#AA8F7A

RGB 170, 143, 122 · HSL 26°, 22%, 57% · CMYK 0, 16, 28, 33

Cocoloco is #AA8F7A in HEX — rgb(170, 143, 122), hsl(26°, 22%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 28%, 33%).

Cocoloco pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 22%, 57%. 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#AA8F7A

RGB170, 143, 122

HSL26°, 22%, 57%

HSV26°, 28%, 67%

CMYK0, 16, 28, 33

Decimal11177850

CSS RGBrgb(170, 143, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 22%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cocoloco 1079-5

Exact match

Dulux

Indian Clay S10D4

ΔE 1.1 · #AD927D

Behr

Soft Chamois PPU4-4

ΔE 1.4 · #AE927C

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly Brown SW9093

ΔE 1.8 · #A88E76

Vista Paint

Pocahontas K-1018

ΔE 2.2 · #A48C75

Dunn-Edwards

Whole Wheat DE6124

ΔE 2.5 · #A48B73

Benjamin Moore

Elk CC-362

ΔE 3.5 · #A68E73

Valspar

Changing Seasons 3001-9C

ΔE 3.6 · #B2977E

Hallman-Lindsay

Country Dweller 176

ΔE 3.6 · #B0967C

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 3.6 · #B4977F

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 5.8 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.2 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.7 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10 · #BA9873

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 12 · #898176

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#AA8F7A

#7995A9

Analogous

#A9797C

#AA8F7A

#A9A679

Triadic

#AA8F7A

#79A98E

#8E79A9

Split-Complementary

#AA8F7A

#79A9A6

#797CA9

Tetradic

#AA8F7A

#7CA979

#7995A9

#A679A9

Monochromatic

#544336

#836854

#AA8F7A

#C7B6A8

#E5DDD7

Rectangle

#AA8F7A

#95A979

#7995A9

#8E79A9

Compound

#AA8F7A

#A9A679

#7995A9

#797CA9

Variations

Lighter

#BBA594

#CABCB1

#DFD8D3

Darker

#8F7159

#634D3D

#3A2D23

Saturation

#99908A

#A98E79

#D4884E

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

3.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.92:1

Deuteranopia

#AA8F7A

#9E977A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8F7A

#94947D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8F7A

#AA8D90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cocoloco 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

#BF9877

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8F7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9D9B

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.

#5D809A

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: #AA8F7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8F7A;

CSS Variable

--color-cocoloco: #AA8F7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cocoloco': '#AA8F7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8F7A] text-[#AA8F7A]

SCSS

$cocoloco: #AA8F7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8F7A?

#AA8F7A is Cocoloco, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8F7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cocoloco?

Cocoloco 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 Cocoloco?

Cocoloco 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 Cocoloco?

You can download Cocoloco 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 Cocoloco?

The hex code is #AA8F7A. In RGB it's 170, 143, 122, and in HSL it's 26°, 22%, 57%.

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