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Threshold Taupe

#AC9A8A

RGB 172, 154, 138 · HSL 28°, 17%, 61% · CMYK 0, 10, 20, 33

Threshold Taupe is #AC9A8A in HEX — rgb(172, 154, 138), hsl(28°, 17%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 20%, 33%).

Threshold Taupe pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 17%, 61%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AC9A8A

RGB172, 154, 138

HSL28°, 17%, 61%

HSV28°, 20%, 67%

CMYK0, 10, 20, 33

Decimal11311754

CSS RGBrgb(172, 154, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 17%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Threshold Taupe SW7501

Exact match

Dulux

Parador Inn S12C4

ΔE 1.1 · #A9998A

PPG

Diversion 1021-4

ΔE 1.4 · #A99A89

Valspar

Free Wheeling 2006-10A

ΔE 1.5 · #B09B8C

Vista Paint

Winter Meadow C-1437

ΔE 1.7 · #AB9986

Hallman-Lindsay

Village Crier 190

ΔE 1.9 · #AD9986

Benjamin Moore

Mt. AC-39

ΔE 2.1 · #AA9B8E

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 2.6 · #B49D8D

Behr

Studio Taupe PPU5-7

ΔE 2.7 · #A5978A

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 2.9 · #B4A18F

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 3.4 · #AFA290

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 3.6 · #A89983

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.3 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.2 · #B6A39C

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 10.1 · #969992

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.9 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#AC9A8A

#8B9DAC

Analogous

#AC8B8C

#AC9A8A

#ACAB8B

Triadic

#AC9A8A

#8BAC9A

#9A8BAC

Split-Complementary

#AC9A8A

#8BACAB

#8B8CAC

Tetradic

#AC9A8A

#8CAC8B

#8B9DAC

#AB8BAC

Monochromatic

#5C4E42

#897461

#AC9A8A

#CCC1B7

#ECE8E4

Rectangle

#AC9A8A

#9DAC8B

#8B9DAC

#9A8BAC

Compound

#AC9A8A

#ACAB8B

#8B9DAC

#8B8CAC

Variations

Lighter

#BDAFA2

#CCC3BB

#E0DCD8

Darker

#937B66

#665446

#3C3128

Saturation

#A19B96

#AC9A8B

#D69861

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AC9A8A

#A49F8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC9A8A

#9D9D8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC9A8A

#AD989A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Threshold Taupe 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

#C0A083

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC9A8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA5A7

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6686A3

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: #AC9A8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC9A8A;

CSS Variable

--color-threshold-taupe: #AC9A8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'threshold-taupe': '#AC9A8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC9A8A] text-[#AC9A8A]

SCSS

$threshold-taupe: #AC9A8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9A8A?

#AC9A8A is Threshold Taupe, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC9A8A warm or cool?

Threshold Taupe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Threshold Taupe?

Threshold Taupe 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 Threshold Taupe?

Threshold Taupe 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 Threshold Taupe?

You can download Threshold Taupe 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 Threshold Taupe?

The hex code is #AC9A8A. In RGB it's 172, 154, 138, and in HSL it's 28°, 17%, 61%.

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