ORANGES

Cosy Cocoa

#AA8F7D

RGB 170, 143, 125 · HSL 24°, 21%, 58% · CMYK 0, 16, 26, 33

Cosy Cocoa is #AA8F7D in HEX — rgb(170, 143, 125), hsl(24°, 21%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 26%, 33%).

Cosy Cocoa pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 21%, 58%. 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#AA8F7D

RGB170, 143, 125

HSL24°, 21%, 58%

HSV24°, 26%, 67%

CMYK0, 16, 26, 33

Decimal11177853

CSS RGBrgb(170, 143, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 21%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Chocolate Powder SW9082

ΔE 1.6 · #A58C7B

PPG

Cocoloco 1079-5

ΔE 1.7 · #AA8F7A

Dulux

Indian Clay S10D4

ΔE 1.9 · #AD927D

Behr

Soft Chamois PPU4-4

ΔE 2.5 · #AE927C

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 2.5 · #A68F80

Valspar

Delta Sandbar 2005-9C

ΔE 2.6 · #A58E7F

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 3.1 · #B08E7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 3.2 · #B29080

Benjamin Moore

Woodacres 1020

ΔE 3.8 · #9E8875

Dunn-Edwards

Whole Wheat DE6124

ΔE 3.9 · #A48B73

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 5.5 · #B49D8D

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.3 · #B99F90

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 7.1 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.4 · #B29B79

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 11.3 · #898176

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.5 · #BA9873

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

#AA8F7D

#7D98AA

Analogous

#AA7D82

#AA8F7D

#AAA67D

Triadic

#AA8F7D

#7DAA8F

#8F7DAA

Split-Complementary

#AA8F7D

#7DAAA6

#7D82AA

Tetradic

#AA8F7D

#82AA7D

#7D98AA

#A67DAA

Monochromatic

#564438

#856957

#AA8F7D

#C9B7AC

#E7DFDA

Rectangle

#AA8F7D

#98AA7D

#7D98AA

#8F7DAA

Compound

#AA8F7D

#AAA67D

#7D98AA

#7D82AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBA697

#CABCB3

#DFD8D4

Darker

#90715C

#644E3F

#3B2D24

Saturation

#9B938D

#AA8F7D

#D58753

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.93:1

Deuteranopia

#AA8F7D

#9E977D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8F7D

#949480

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8F7D

#AA8D90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cosy Cocoa 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

#BF9879

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8F7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9D9D

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.

#5E849D

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: #AA8F7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8F7D;

CSS Variable

--color-cosy-cocoa: #AA8F7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cosy-cocoa': '#AA8F7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8F7D] text-[#AA8F7D]

SCSS

$cosy-cocoa: #AA8F7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8F7D?

#AA8F7D is Cosy Cocoa, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8F7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cosy Cocoa?

Cosy Cocoa 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 Cosy Cocoa?

Cosy Cocoa 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 Cosy Cocoa?

You can download Cosy Cocoa 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 Cosy Cocoa?

The hex code is #AA8F7D. In RGB it's 170, 143, 125, and in HSL it's 24°, 21%, 58%.

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