ORANGES

Chamois

#AD8451

RGB 173, 132, 81 · HSL 33°, 36%, 50% · CMYK 0, 24, 53, 32

Chamois is #AD8451 in HEX — rgb(173, 132, 81), hsl(33°, 36%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 53%, 32%).

Chamois pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 36%, 50%. 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#AD8451

RGB173, 132, 81

HSL33°, 36%, 50%

HSV33°, 53%, 68%

CMYK0, 24, 53, 32

Decimal11371601

CSS RGBrgb(173, 132, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 36%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

Exact match

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

ΔE 2.1 · #AC854E

Behr

Gold Plated UL160-2

ΔE 2.5 · #AF814E

Benjamin Moore

Bryan CW-390

ΔE 3 · #B38B5A

Valspar

Camel Ride 3005-7A

ΔE 3.2 · #B18A52

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 3.5 · #A9864E

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Cadillac 879

ΔE 4.1 · #AC864B

Vista Paint

Apple Crisp C-246

ΔE 4.3 · #BA8E5C

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 4.3 · #A67A45

Dulux

Alpha Gold S12E6

ΔE 5.7 · #AE8B5F

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.6 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.2 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.2 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.7 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.6 · #B29B79

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

#AD8451

#527BAD

Analogous

#AD5652

#AD8451

#A9AD52

Triadic

#AD8451

#52AD84

#8452AD

Split-Complementary

#AD8451

#52A9AD

#5652AD

Tetradic

#AD8451

#52AD56

#527BAD

#AD52A9

Monochromatic

#453521

#795C39

#AD8451

#C6A986

#DECEBA

Rectangle

#AD8451

#7BAD52

#527BAD

#8452AD

Compound

#AD8451

#A9AD52

#527BAD

#5652AD

Variations

Lighter

#BE9D74

#CAB59B

#DED3C7

Darker

#8D6A3F

#62492A

#3A2A18

Saturation

#8D8172

#AD8452

#D68829

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

3.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.20:1

Deuteranopia

#AD8451

#9C9050

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD8451

#8C8C5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD8451

#AE7F85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chamois 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

#C19058

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD8451

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE957C

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.

#4B698E

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: #AD8451;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD8451;

CSS Variable

--color-chamois: #AD8451;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chamois': '#AD8451' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD8451] text-[#AD8451]

SCSS

$chamois: #AD8451;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD8451?

#AD8451 is Chamois, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AD8451 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chamois?

Chamois 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 Chamois?

Chamois 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 Chamois?

You can download Chamois 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 Chamois?

The hex code is #AD8451. In RGB it's 173, 132, 81, and in HSL it's 33°, 36%, 50%.

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