ORANGES

Pilgrimage

#AE5A36

RGB 174, 90, 54 · HSL 18°, 53%, 45% · CMYK 0, 48, 69, 32

Pilgrimage is #AE5A36 in HEX — rgb(174, 90, 54), hsl(18°, 53%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 69%, 32%).

Pilgrimage pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 53%, 45%. 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#AE5A36

RGB174, 90, 54

HSL18°, 53%, 45%

HSV18°, 69%, 68%

CMYK0, 48, 69, 32

Decimal11426358

CSS RGBrgb(174, 90, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 53%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pilgrimage 2175-20

Exact match

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 3.2 · #AC5E3A

Behr

Thanksgiving M210-7

ΔE 3.4 · #B2583A

Sherwin-Williams

Husky Orange SW6636

ΔE 4 · #BB613E

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 4.4 · #AC5D3E

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 4.7 · #9F512D

Vista Paint

Copper Moon K-616

ΔE 4.9 · #AF633E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 5 · #BA5B3A

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 6 · #B06144

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 6.6 · #9F5224

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 6.7 · #C2653D

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 6.8 · #B05C44

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 7 · #A65E2E

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 7.2 · #B2683A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.8 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.3 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#AE5A36

#368BB0

Analogous

#B0364E

#AE5A36

#B09736

Triadic

#AE5A36

#36B05A

#5A36B0

Split-Complementary

#AE5A36

#36B097

#364EB0

Tetradic

#AE5A36

#4EB036

#368BB0

#9736B0

Monochromatic

#3B1E12

#753C24

#AE5A36

#CF8363

#E1B29D

Rectangle

#AE5A36

#8BB036

#368BB0

#5A36B0

Compound

#AE5A36

#B09736

#368BB0

#364EB0

Variations

Lighter

#CA7753

#D19C85

#E0C7BC

Darker

#8F4729

#64301A

#3B1C0E

Saturation

#856B61

#B05A36

#CB501B

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

4.87:1

vs Black

4.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AE5A36

#897D32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE5A36

#6E6E3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE5A36

#AD5860

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pilgrimage 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

#C27044

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE5A36

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF7568

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#36738D

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: #AE5A36;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE5A36;

CSS Variable

--color-pilgrimage: #AE5A36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pilgrimage': '#AE5A36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE5A36] text-[#AE5A36]

SCSS

$pilgrimage: #AE5A36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE5A36?

#AE5A36 is Pilgrimage, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE5A36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pilgrimage?

Pilgrimage 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 Pilgrimage?

Pilgrimage 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 Pilgrimage?

You can download Pilgrimage 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 Pilgrimage?

The hex code is #AE5A36. In RGB it's 174, 90, 54, and in HSL it's 18°, 53%, 45%.

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