ORANGES

Bear Hug

#AC9877

RGB 172, 152, 119 · HSL 37°, 24%, 57% · CMYK 0, 12, 31, 33

Bear Hug is #AC9877 in HEX — rgb(172, 152, 119), hsl(37°, 24%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 31%, 33%).

Bear Hug pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 24%, 57%. 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#AC9877

RGB172, 152, 119

HSL37°, 24%, 57%

HSV37°, 31%, 67%

CMYK0, 12, 31, 33

Decimal11311223

CSS RGBrgb(172, 152, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 24%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bear Hug 1101-5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Suede SW2842

ΔE 1.6 · #A79473

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 1.9 · #B29B79

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 1.9 · #AA9A7A

Benjamin Moore

Great 1077 · CC-334

ΔE 2.4 · #B1997B

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 3.2 · #A29171

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 3.3 · #A89071

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 3.8 · #B29B80

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sleeves 359

ΔE 4.1 · #A19675

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 4.3 · #A89D7E

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 4.7 · #B09E84

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 6 · #B4977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.8 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 6.9 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.5 · #B6A38F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.5 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#AC9877

#778BAC

Analogous

#AC7D77

#AC9877

#A6AC77

Triadic

#AC9877

#77AC97

#9777AC

Split-Complementary

#AC9877

#77A6AC

#7D77AC

Tetradic

#AC9877

#77AC7D

#778BAC

#AC77A6

Monochromatic

#554934

#857151

#AC9877

#C9BCA6

#E6E0D6

Rectangle

#AC9877

#8BAC77

#778BAC

#9777AC

Compound

#AC9877

#A6AC77

#778BAC

#7D77AC

Variations

Lighter

#BCAC92

#CBC0B0

#DFDAD2

Darker

#927B57

#65553B

#3B3222

Saturation

#999389

#AC9777

#D5A14D

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AC9877

#A59D77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC9877

#9C9C7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC9877

#AD9498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bear Hug 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

#C09F74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC9877

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA499

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#5D749A

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: #AC9877;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC9877;

CSS Variable

--color-bear-hug: #AC9877;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bear-hug': '#AC9877' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC9877] text-[#AC9877]

SCSS

$bear-hug: #AC9877;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9877?

#AC9877 is Bear Hug, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC9877 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bear Hug?

Bear Hug 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 Bear Hug?

Bear Hug 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 Bear Hug?

You can download Bear Hug 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 Bear Hug?

The hex code is #AC9877. In RGB it's 172, 152, 119, and in HSL it's 37°, 24%, 57%.

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