ORANGES

Orange

#ABA092

RGB 171, 160, 146 · HSL 34°, 13%, 62% · CMYK 0, 6, 15, 33

Orange is #ABA092 in HEX — rgb(171, 160, 146), hsl(34°, 13%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 33%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 13%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#ABA092

RGB171, 160, 146

HSL34°, 13%, 62%

HSV34°, 15%, 67%

CMYK0, 6, 15, 33

Decimal11247762

CSS RGBrgb(171, 160, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 13%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Morris Room Grey SW0037

ΔE 0.6 · #ADA193

Behr

Roadside MQ2-52

ΔE 0.7 · #ABA192

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Shadow 205

ΔE 1.2 · #A79E90

Vista Paint

Drifting Sand C-217

ΔE 1.3 · #A79E91

Dulux

Grey Port SN3A5

ΔE 1.4 · #A8A093

Kilz

Mocha Mousse LL190

ΔE 1.7 · #A99F94

PPG

Stonehenge Greige 1024-5

ΔE 1.7 · #A79D8D

Benjamin Moore

Ashley HC-87

ΔE 1.9 · #A69B8E

Valspar

Smoked Oyster 6005-1C

ΔE 2.6 · #AFA69A

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.4 · #AAA593

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 3.7 · #AFA08C

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 3.8 · #B4A693

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 4.7 · #B3AB98

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.3 · #B6A39C

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 7.7 · #969992

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#ABA092

#929CAB

Analogous

#AB9392

#ABA092

#A9AB92

Triadic

#ABA092

#92ABA0

#A092AB

Split-Complementary

#ABA092

#92A9AB

#9392AB

Tetradic

#ABA092

#92AB93

#929CAB

#AB92A9

Monochromatic

#5C5347

#877A68

#ABA092

#CCC5BD

#EDEBE8

Rectangle

#ABA092

#9CAB92

#929CAB

#A092AB

Compound

#ABA092

#A9AB92

#929CAB

#9392AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCB3A7

#CBC6BE

#E0DDDA

Darker

#90816D

#63594B

#3A342B

Saturation

#A29F9A

#ABA092

#D5A567

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABA092

#A7A393

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABA092

#A2A294

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABA092

#AC9EA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#C0A589

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABA092

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADAAAD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6882A5

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: #ABA092;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABA092;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #ABA092;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#ABA092' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABA092] text-[#ABA092]

SCSS

$orange: #ABA092;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABA092?

#ABA092 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ABA092 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #ABA092. In RGB it's 171, 160, 146, and in HSL it's 34°, 13%, 62%.

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