ORANGES

Pumpkin Spice

#AC854E

RGB 172, 133, 78 · HSL 35°, 38%, 49% · CMYK 0, 23, 55, 33

Pumpkin Spice is #AC854E in HEX — rgb(172, 133, 78), hsl(35°, 38%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 55%, 33%).

Pumpkin Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 38%, 49%. 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#AC854E

RGB172, 133, 78

HSL35°, 38%, 49%

HSV35°, 55%, 67%

CMYK0, 23, 55, 33

Decimal11306318

CSS RGBrgb(172, 133, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 38%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

Exact match

Valspar

Camel Ride 3005-7A

ΔE 1.9 · #B18A52

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 1.9 · #A9864E

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 2 · #AC864B

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 2.1 · #AD8451

Vista Paint

Golden Prairie K-993

ΔE 2.9 · #B38C52

Behr

Rice Curry MQ4-9

ΔE 2.9 · #B3874E

Benjamin Moore

Goldenhurst 196

ΔE 4 · #B1884A

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 4.3 · #AA8344

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 5 · #A47D3F

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.2 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.1 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.2 · #8F6E46

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.9 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16.6 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#AC854E

#4D75AC

Analogous

#AC554D

#AC854E

#A5AC4D

Triadic

#AC854E

#4DAC85

#854DAC

Split-Complementary

#AC854E

#4DA5AC

#554DAC

Tetradic

#AC854E

#4DAC55

#4D75AC

#AC4DA5

Monochromatic

#43341E

#785C36

#AC854E

#C6A980

#DECDB5

Rectangle

#AC854E

#75AC4D

#4D75AC

#854DAC

Compound

#AC854E

#A5AC4D

#4D75AC

#554DAC

Variations

Lighter

#BE9E6F

#CAB598

#DED4C5

Darker

#8C6B3C

#614A28

#392B17

Saturation

#8B7F6F

#AC854D

#D38B27

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.22:1

Deuteranopia

#AC854E

#9D904D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC854E

#8D8D58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC854E

#AD7F85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pumpkin Spice 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

#C09056

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC854E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE957A

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.

#48648D

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: #AC854E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC854E;

CSS Variable

--color-pumpkin-spice: #AC854E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pumpkin-spice': '#AC854E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC854E] text-[#AC854E]

SCSS

$pumpkin-spice: #AC854E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC854E?

#AC854E is Pumpkin Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC854E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pumpkin Spice?

Pumpkin Spice 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 Pumpkin Spice?

Pumpkin Spice 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 Pumpkin Spice?

You can download Pumpkin Spice 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 Pumpkin Spice?

The hex code is #AC854E. In RGB it's 172, 133, 78, and in HSL it's 35°, 38%, 49%.

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