ORANGES

Cantankerous Coyote

#AC8D74

RGB 172, 141, 116 · HSL 27°, 25%, 56% · CMYK 0, 18, 33, 33

Cantankerous Coyote is #AC8D74 in HEX — rgb(172, 141, 116), hsl(27°, 25%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 33%, 33%).

Cantankerous Coyote pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 25%, 56%. 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#AC8D74

RGB172, 141, 116

HSL27°, 25%, 56%

HSV27°, 33%, 67%

CMYK0, 18, 33, 33

Decimal11308404

CSS RGBrgb(172, 141, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 25%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 1 · #AF8E75

Vista Paint

Camel Train C-162

ΔE 1.4 · #B08F75

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Tan DEC718

ΔE 1.7 · #A78B71

Dulux

Buffalo Bill S11D5

ΔE 1.8 · #AE8F73

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 1.8 · #AF8D72

Benjamin Moore

Serengeti 2164-40

ΔE 2.1 · #B28F75

Sherwin-Williams

Double Latte SW9108

ΔE 2.1 · #A78C71

Behr

Nomadic HDC-NT-22

ΔE 2.8 · #B0947B

PPG

Cocoloco 1079-5

ΔE 3 · #AA8F7A

Valspar

Changing Seasons 3001-9C

ΔE 3.9 · #B2977E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.1 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.8 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.6 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#AC8D74

#7392AB

Analogous

#AB7376

#AC8D74

#ABA873

Triadic

#AC8D74

#73AB8C

#8C73AB

Split-Complementary

#AC8D74

#73ABA8

#7376AB

Tetradic

#AC8D74

#76AB73

#7392AB

#A873AB

Monochromatic

#534132

#83664E

#AC8D74

#C8B3A3

#E4DAD2

Rectangle

#AC8D74

#92AB73

#7392AB

#8C73AB

Compound

#AC8D74

#ABA873

#7392AB

#7376AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCA38F

#CABAAD

#DFD7D1

Darker

#906F54

#644C39

#3B2C21

Saturation

#978E86

#AB8C73

#D58849

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

3.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.82:1

Deuteranopia

#AC8D74

#9E9774

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC8D74

#939378

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC8D74

#AD8A8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cantankerous Coyote 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

#C09672

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC8D74

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9B96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5B7C98

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: #AC8D74;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC8D74;

CSS Variable

--color-cantankerous-coyote: #AC8D74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cantankerous-coyote': '#AC8D74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC8D74] text-[#AC8D74]

SCSS

$cantankerous-coyote: #AC8D74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC8D74?

#AC8D74 is Cantankerous Coyote, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC8D74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cantankerous Coyote?

Cantankerous Coyote 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 Cantankerous Coyote?

Cantankerous Coyote 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 Cantankerous Coyote?

You can download Cantankerous Coyote 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 Cantankerous Coyote?

The hex code is #AC8D74. In RGB it's 172, 141, 116, and in HSL it's 27°, 25%, 56%.

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