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Kaolin

#AD7D40

RGB 173, 125, 64 · HSL 34°, 46%, 46% · CMYK 0, 28, 63, 32

Kaolin is #AD7D40 in HEX — rgb(173, 125, 64), hsl(34°, 46%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 63%, 32%).

Kaolin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 46%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AD7D40

RGB173, 125, 64

HSL34°, 46%, 46%

HSV34°, 63%, 68%

CMYK0, 28, 63, 32

Decimal11369792

CSS RGBrgb(173, 125, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 46%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Golden Rice S290-6

ΔE 2.2 · #AB7F3F

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 2.5 · #B48347

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 2.6 · #AE8245

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2165-20

ΔE 2.8 · #AF7F47

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 3 · #AC7B44

Vista Paint

Waxen Moon C-920

ΔE 3.3 · #B0823F

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 3.3 · #A4763C

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 4.1 · #B7874C

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 4.3 · #A47D3F

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 4.6 · #AA8344

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.1 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10.3 · #AF8A3A

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 12.1 · #955F20

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.4 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.6 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 14 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#AD7D40

#3F6EAB

Analogous

#AB473F

#AD7D40

#A4AB3F

Triadic

#AD7D40

#3FAB7C

#7C3FAB

Split-Complementary

#AD7D40

#3FA4AB

#473FAB

Tetradic

#AD7D40

#3FAB47

#3F6EAB

#AB3FA4

Monochromatic

#3C2B16

#73542B

#AD7D40

#C9A26E

#DEC6A6

Rectangle

#AD7D40

#6EAB3F

#3F6EAB

#7C3FAB

Compound

#AD7D40

#A4AB3F

#3F6EAB

#473FAB

Variations

Lighter

#C4985E

#CDB18C

#DED1BF

Darker

#8B6431

#614520

#392812

Saturation

#857765

#AB7C3F

#CB8120

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

3.63:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.78:1

Deuteranopia

#AD7D40

#998C3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD7D40

#87874B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD7D40

#AE777E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kaolin 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

#C18A4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD7D40

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE8F6F

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.

#3D5F8B

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: #AD7D40;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD7D40;

CSS Variable

--color-kaolin: #AD7D40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kaolin': '#AD7D40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD7D40] text-[#AD7D40]

SCSS

$kaolin: #AD7D40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD7D40?

#AD7D40 is Kaolin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AD7D40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kaolin?

Kaolin 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 Kaolin?

Kaolin 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 Kaolin?

You can download Kaolin 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 Kaolin?

The hex code is #AD7D40. In RGB it's 173, 125, 64, and in HSL it's 34°, 46%, 46%.

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