ORANGES

Limed Oak

#AC8A56

RGB 172, 138, 86 · HSL 36°, 34%, 51% · CMYK 0, 20, 50, 33

Limed Oak is #AC8A56 in HEX — rgb(172, 138, 86), hsl(36°, 34%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 50%, 33%).

Limed Oak pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 34%, 51%. 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#AC8A56

RGB172, 138, 86

HSL36°, 34%, 51%

HSV36°, 50%, 67%

CMYK0, 20, 50, 33

Decimal11307606

CSS RGBrgb(172, 138, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 34%, 51%)

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Dulux

Sconce S14E6

ΔE 2.9 · #AE905D

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Harvest DE6160

ΔE 3 · #A78A59

Behr

Windswept Leaves S280-5

ΔE 3 · #B4915F

Benjamin Moore

Bryan CW-390

ΔE 3.1 · #B38B5A

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 3.1 · #AE905E

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 3.3 · #B39260

Valspar

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ΔE 3.4 · #B18A52

IKEA

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Colorhouse

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Kobra

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RAL

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Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 12.9 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 13.2 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#AC8A56

#587AAD

Analogous

#AD6058

#AC8A56

#A4AD58

Triadic

#AC8A56

#58AD8B

#8B58AD

Split-Complementary

#AC8A56

#58A4AD

#6058AD

Tetradic

#AC8A56

#58AD60

#587AAD

#AD58A4

Monochromatic

#483923

#7B623D

#AC8A56

#C6AE8B

#DFD2BE

Rectangle

#AC8A56

#7AAD58

#587AAD

#8B58AD

Compound

#AC8A56

#A4AD58

#587AAD

#6058AD

Variations

Lighter

#BDA279

#CAB89E

#DED5C9

Darker

#8D6F43

#624D2D

#3A2D19

Saturation

#8F8575

#AD8B58

#D6932E

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#AC8A56

#9F9356

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC8A56

#91915F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC8A56

#AE848A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Limed Oak 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

#C0945C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC8A56

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9980

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.

#4F688E

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: #AC8A56;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC8A56;

CSS Variable

--color-limed-oak: #AC8A56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limed-oak': '#AC8A56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC8A56] text-[#AC8A56]

SCSS

$limed-oak: #AC8A56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC8A56?

#AC8A56 is Limed Oak, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC8A56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limed Oak?

Limed Oak 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 Limed Oak?

Limed Oak 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 Limed Oak?

You can download Limed Oak 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 Limed Oak?

The hex code is #AC8A56. In RGB it's 172, 138, 86, and in HSL it's 36°, 34%, 51%.

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