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Gladstone

#AD8356

RGB 173, 131, 86 · HSL 31°, 35%, 51% · CMYK 0, 24, 50, 32

Gladstone is #AD8356 in HEX — rgb(173, 131, 86), hsl(31°, 35%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 50%, 32%).

Gladstone pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 35%, 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#AD8356

RGB173, 131, 86

HSL31°, 35%, 51%

HSV31°, 50%, 68%

CMYK0, 24, 50, 32

Decimal11371350

CSS RGBrgb(173, 131, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 35%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gladstone 1106

Exact match

PPG

Cool Copper 1088-6

ΔE 0.9 · #AD8458

Vista Paint

African Desert K-1025

ΔE 2 · #AE8157

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterscotch Mousse 249

ΔE 2.9 · #A97D54

Behr

Circus Peanut S260-6

ΔE 3 · #A77D4D

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 3.1 · #AD8451

Valspar

Praline Cake 3004-7A

ΔE 3.8 · #A4794D

Dulux

Alpha Gold S12E6

ΔE 4.3 · #AE8B5F

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 4.6 · #AC8760

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.1 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.3 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.6 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10 · #8F6E46

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.1 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#AD8356

#5681AE

Analogous

#AE5856

#AD8356

#ACAE56

Triadic

#AD8356

#56AE84

#8456AE

Split-Complementary

#AD8356

#56ACAE

#5856AE

Tetradic

#AD8356

#56AE58

#5681AE

#AE56AC

Monochromatic

#483623

#7C5D3C

#AD8356

#C7A98A

#E0CFBE

Rectangle

#AD8356

#81AE56

#5681AE

#8456AE

Compound

#AD8356

#ACAE56

#5681AE

#5856AE

Variations

Lighter

#BE9C78

#CAB59E

#DED4C9

Darker

#8E6942

#63482C

#3A2A19

Saturation

#8F8275

#AE8456

#D6852E

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#AD8356

#9B9055

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD8356

#8B8B5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD8356

#AE7E84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gladstone 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

#C18F5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD8356

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9480

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.

#4E6D8F

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: #AD8356;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD8356;

CSS Variable

--color-gladstone: #AD8356;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gladstone': '#AD8356' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD8356] text-[#AD8356]

SCSS

$gladstone: #AD8356;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD8356?

#AD8356 is Gladstone, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AD8356 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gladstone?

Gladstone 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 Gladstone?

Gladstone 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 Gladstone?

You can download Gladstone 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 Gladstone?

The hex code is #AD8356. In RGB it's 173, 131, 86, and in HSL it's 31°, 35%, 51%.

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