ORANGES

Hickory Branch

#AB8274

RGB 171, 130, 116 · HSL 15°, 25%, 56% · CMYK 0, 24, 32, 33

Hickory Branch is #AB8274 in HEX — rgb(171, 130, 116), hsl(15°, 25%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 32%, 33%).

Hickory Branch pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 25%, 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#AB8274

RGB171, 130, 116

HSL15°, 25%, 56%

HSV15°, 32%, 67%

CMYK0, 24, 32, 33

Decimal11240052

CSS RGBrgb(171, 130, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 25%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory Branch DE6082

Exact match

Behr

Light Mocha 220F-5

ΔE 2.3 · #AA7E73

Benjamin Moore

Appalachian 2100-40

ΔE 2.4 · #A58074

Dulux

Pink Earth S07D6

ΔE 2.8 · #B08172

Valspar

Canyon Earth 1007-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #B1897C

PPG

Cappucino Bombe 1061-5

ΔE 3.2 · #B4897D

Sherwin-Williams

Hushed Auburn SW9080

ΔE 3.4 · #A8857A

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 4 · #A57D69

Hallman-Lindsay

Rocky Mountain 128

ΔE 4.3 · #A9867D

Vista Paint

Rocky Mountain C-127

ΔE 4.6 · #AB887F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 8.1 · #A0837F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12 · #C1876B

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 14.3 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.6 · #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

#AB8274

#739DAB

Analogous

#AB7381

#AB8274

#AB9D73

Triadic

#AB8274

#73AB81

#8173AB

Split-Complementary

#AB8274

#73AB9D

#7381AB

Tetradic

#AB8274

#81AB73

#739DAB

#9D73AB

Monochromatic

#533A32

#835B4E

#AB8274

#C8ACA3

#E4D7D2

Rectangle

#AB8274

#9DAB73

#739DAB

#8173AB

Compound

#AB8274

#AB9D73

#739DAB

#7381AB

Variations

Lighter

#BC9A8F

#CAB5AD

#DFD4D1

Darker

#906354

#644439

#3B2721

Saturation

#978B86

#AB8173

#D56C49

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.18:1

Deuteranopia

#AB8274

#979174

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB8274

#8A8A76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB8274

#AB8184

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hickory Branch 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

#C08E72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB8274

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD9396

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5B8998

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: #AB8274;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB8274;

CSS Variable

--color-hickory-branch: #AB8274;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hickory-branch': '#AB8274' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB8274] text-[#AB8274]

SCSS

$hickory-branch: #AB8274;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB8274?

#AB8274 is Hickory Branch, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AB8274 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hickory Branch?

Hickory Branch 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 Hickory Branch?

Hickory Branch 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 Hickory Branch?

You can download Hickory Branch 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 Hickory Branch?

The hex code is #AB8274. In RGB it's 171, 130, 116, and in HSL it's 15°, 25%, 56%.

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