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Pretty Parasol

#AC5D3E

RGB 172, 93, 62 · HSL 17°, 47%, 46% · CMYK 0, 46, 64, 33

Pretty Parasol is #AC5D3E in HEX — rgb(172, 93, 62), hsl(17°, 47%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 64%, 33%).

Pretty Parasol pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 47%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AC5D3E

RGB172, 93, 62

HSL17°, 47%, 46%

HSV17°, 64%, 67%

CMYK0, 46, 64, 33

Decimal11296062

CSS RGBrgb(172, 93, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 47%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pretty Parasol C-1038

ΔE 1.9 · #AA5F3F

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 2.1 · #B06144

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 2.6 · #AC5E3A

Sherwin-Williams

Pennywise SW6349

ΔE 3.3 · #A2583A

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 3.8 · #B05C44

Benjamin Moore

Rust 2175-30

ΔE 4.1 · #B76441

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 4.7 · #AA5842

Valspar

Cinnamon Cake 3010-6

ΔE 4.7 · #A96245

Behr

Thanksgiving M210-7

ΔE 5.3 · #B2583A

Dulux

Very Terracotta S08E8

ΔE 5.4 · #A14F34

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 8 · #B2683A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 8.1 · #BA5B3A

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 8.5 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11.8 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.7 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#AC5D3E

#3E8DAC

Analogous

#AC3E56

#AC5D3E

#AC953E

Triadic

#AC5D3E

#3EAC5D

#5D3EAC

Split-Complementary

#AC5D3E

#3EAC95

#3E56AC

Tetradic

#AC5D3E

#56AC3E

#3E8DAC

#953EAC

Monochromatic

#3C2016

#743F2A

#AC5D3E

#CA876D

#DFB5A5

Rectangle

#AC5D3E

#8DAC3E

#3E8DAC

#5D3EAC

Compound

#AC5D3E

#AC953E

#3E8DAC

#3E56AC

Variations

Lighter

#C57A5D

#CD9E8B

#DFC8BF

Darker

#8C4A30

#62321F

#3A1D11

Saturation

#866E65

#AC5D3E

#CC501F

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

4.78:1

vs Black

4.39:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AC5D3E

#897E3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC5D3E

#707043

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC5D3E

#AB5B63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pretty Parasol 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

#C0724A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC5D3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE776E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3C758C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #AC5D3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC5D3E;

CSS Variable

--color-pretty-parasol: #AC5D3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pretty-parasol': '#AC5D3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC5D3E] text-[#AC5D3E]

SCSS

$pretty-parasol: #AC5D3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC5D3E?

#AC5D3E is Pretty Parasol, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC5D3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pretty Parasol?

Pretty Parasol 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 Pretty Parasol?

Pretty Parasol 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 Pretty Parasol?

You can download Pretty Parasol 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 Pretty Parasol?

The hex code is #AC5D3E. In RGB it's 172, 93, 62, and in HSL it's 17°, 47%, 46%.

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