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Sweet Earth

#AB9368

RGB 171, 147, 104 · HSL 39°, 29%, 54% · CMYK 0, 14, 39, 33

Sweet Earth is #AB9368 in HEX — rgb(171, 147, 104), hsl(39°, 29%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 39%, 33%).

Sweet Earth pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 29%, 54%. 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#AB9368

RGB171, 147, 104

HSL39°, 29%, 54%

HSV39°, 39%, 67%

CMYK0, 14, 39, 33

Decimal11244392

CSS RGBrgb(171, 147, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 29%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 0.6 · #AC9468

Hallman-Lindsay

There's No Place Like Home 318

ΔE 0.9 · #AD9569

Vista Paint

There's No Place Like Home C-317

ΔE 1.6 · #AA9365

PPG

Imagine 1094-6

ΔE 1.6 · #AF9468

Valspar

Hot-Crossed Bun 3005-9B

ΔE 1.8 · #AF9369

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 1.9 · #AE9668

Behr

Cliff Rock 290F-4

ΔE 2.3 · #AB976D

Dunn-Edwards

Rattan Basket DE6201

ΔE 2.5 · #A79069

Sherwin-Williams

Burlap SW6137

ΔE 4 · #AC9571

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.9 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6 · #B29B79

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 6.9 · #B3A477

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.3 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 8 · #998F5B

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8.3 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 14.3 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#AB9368

#687FAC

Analogous

#AC7268

#AB9368

#A2AC68

Triadic

#AB9368

#68AC94

#9468AC

Split-Complementary

#AB9368

#68A2AC

#7268AC

Tetradic

#AB9368

#68AC72

#687FAC

#AC68A2

Monochromatic

#4F432B

#806C47

#AB9368

#C7B799

#E2DACA

Rectangle

#AB9368

#7FAC68

#687FAC

#9468AC

Compound

#AB9368

#A2AC68

#687FAC

#7268AC

Variations

Lighter

#BCA986

#CABEA7

#DED8CE

Darker

#90784D

#645334

#3B301D

Saturation

#948D7F

#AC9468

#D5A03E

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9368

#A39968

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9368

#97976F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9368

#AD8E92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet Earth 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

#C09B69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9368

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA08D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#586C92

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: #AB9368;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9368;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-earth: #AB9368;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-earth': '#AB9368' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9368] text-[#AB9368]

SCSS

$sweet-earth: #AB9368;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9368?

#AB9368 is Sweet Earth, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AB9368 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Earth?

Sweet Earth 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 Sweet Earth?

Sweet Earth 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 Sweet Earth?

You can download Sweet Earth 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 Sweet Earth?

The hex code is #AB9368. In RGB it's 171, 147, 104, and in HSL it's 39°, 29%, 54%.

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