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Rare Find

#AC8044

RGB 172, 128, 68 · HSL 35°, 43%, 47% · CMYK 0, 26, 60, 33

Rare Find is #AC8044 in HEX — rgb(172, 128, 68), hsl(35°, 43%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 60%, 33%).

Rare Find pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 43%, 47%. 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#AC8044

RGB172, 128, 68

HSL35°, 43%, 47%

HSV35°, 60%, 67%

CMYK0, 26, 60, 33

Decimal11305028

CSS RGBrgb(172, 128, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 43%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 0.9 · #AE8245

Vista Paint

Unforgettably Gold C-899

ΔE 2.1 · #AE8445

Behr

Golden Rice S290-6

ΔE 2.1 · #AB7F3F

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2165-20

ΔE 2.5 · #AF7F47

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 2.7 · #AA8344

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 2.7 · #B48347

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 2.8 · #A47D3F

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 3.4 · #AC7B44

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 3.5 · #B7874C

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 3.9 · #A4763C

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10 · #AF8A3A

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.8 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12 · #B97D31

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.8 · #955F20

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.4 · #AF7C20

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

#AC8044

#446FAB

Analogous

#AB4D44

#AC8044

#A3AB44

Triadic

#AC8044

#44AB80

#8044AB

Split-Complementary

#AC8044

#44A3AB

#4D44AB

Tetradic

#AC8044

#44AB4D

#446FAB

#AB44A3

Monochromatic

#3E2E19

#75572F

#AC8044

#C8A574

#DEC9AB

Rectangle

#AC8044

#6FAB44

#446FAB

#8044AB

Compound

#AC8044

#A3AB44

#446FAB

#4D44AB

Variations

Lighter

#C19B64

#CCB390

#DED2C1

Darker

#8B6735

#614723

#392A13

Saturation

#877A68

#AB8044

#CE8622

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

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.93:1

Deuteranopia

#AC8044

#9A8E43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC8044

#89894F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC8044

#AD7A81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rare Find 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

#C08D4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC8044

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9272

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.

#41608B

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: #AC8044;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC8044;

CSS Variable

--color-rare-find: #AC8044;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rare-find': '#AC8044' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC8044] text-[#AC8044]

SCSS

$rare-find: #AC8044;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC8044?

#AC8044 is Rare Find, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC8044 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rare Find?

Rare Find 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 Rare Find?

Rare Find 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 Rare Find?

You can download Rare Find 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 Rare Find?

The hex code is #AC8044. In RGB it's 172, 128, 68, and in HSL it's 35°, 43%, 47%.

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