ORANGES

Dark

#AC7F52

RGB 172, 127, 82 · HSL 30°, 35%, 50% · CMYK 0, 26, 52, 33

Dark is #AC7F52 in HEX — rgb(172, 127, 82), hsl(30°, 35%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 52%, 33%).

Dark pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 35%, 50%. 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#AC7F52

RGB172, 127, 82

HSL30°, 35%, 50%

HSV30°, 52%, 67%

CMYK0, 26, 52, 33

Decimal11304786

CSS RGBrgb(172, 127, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 35%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2161-30

Exact match

Vista Paint

Butterscotch Mousse C-248

ΔE 1.6 · #A87C51

Behr

Butter Caramel HDC-CL-18A

ΔE 2 · #A67A4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterscotch Mousse 249

ΔE 2.3 · #A97D54

Valspar

Praline Cake 3004-7A

ΔE 2.6 · #A4794D

PPG

Cool Copper 1088-6

ΔE 2.7 · #AD8458

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 3.6 · #AD8451

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 4.8 · #A67A45

Dulux

Cinnamon Sand S10F7

ΔE 5.5 · #B77E53

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.9 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 9.4 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.7 · #8F6E46

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.1 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.4 · #C27654

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#AC7F52

#537FAC

Analogous

#AC5353

#AC7F52

#ACAC53

Triadic

#AC7F52

#53AC80

#7F53AC

Split-Complementary

#AC7F52

#53ACAC

#5353AC

Tetradic

#AC7F52

#53AC53

#537FAC

#AC53AC

Monochromatic

#453321

#78593A

#AC7F52

#C5A687

#DECCBA

Rectangle

#AC7F52

#80AC53

#537FAC

#7F53AC

Compound

#AC7F52

#ACAC53

#537FAC

#5353AC

Variations

Lighter

#BD9975

#C9B39C

#DDD2C7

Darker

#8B6641

#61462B

#392918

Saturation

#8D8072

#AC8053

#D68029

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

3.55:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.91:1

Deuteranopia

#AC7F52

#998E51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC7F52

#888859

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC7F52

#AD7A80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dark 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

#C08C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC7F52

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE917D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#4C6C8D

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: #AC7F52;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC7F52;

CSS Variable

--color-dark: #AC7F52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark': '#AC7F52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC7F52] text-[#AC7F52]

SCSS

$dark: #AC7F52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC7F52?

#AC7F52 is Dark, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC7F52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark?

Dark 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 Dark?

Dark 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 Dark?

You can download Dark 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 Dark?

The hex code is #AC7F52. In RGB it's 172, 127, 82, and in HSL it's 30°, 35%, 50%.

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