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Loquat Brown

#AE7C4F

RGB 174, 124, 79 · HSL 28°, 38%, 50% · CMYK 0, 29, 55, 32

Loquat Brown is #AE7C4F in HEX — rgb(174, 124, 79), hsl(28°, 38%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 55%, 32%).

Loquat Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 38%, 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#AE7C4F

RGB174, 124, 79

HSL28°, 38%, 50%

HSV28°, 55%, 68%

CMYK0, 29, 55, 32

Decimal11435087

CSS RGBrgb(174, 124, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 38%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cowboy Hat 1082-6

ΔE 1.5 · #B27D50

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2161-30

ΔE 2.5 · #AC7F52

Hallman-Lindsay

Crazy Horse 256

ΔE 2.9 · #A57648

Behr

Butter Caramel HDC-CL-18A

ΔE 3 · #A67A4D

Vista Paint

Butterscotch Mousse C-248

ΔE 3.2 · #A87C51

Dulux

Cinnamon Sand S10F7

ΔE 3.5 · #B77E53

Valspar

Caramel Toffee 3009-7

ΔE 3.5 · #B47B4D

Dunn-Edwards

Saddle Brown DE5264

ΔE 4.7 · #AF7B57

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 5.3 · #AD8451

Kilz

Nutmeg Spice LC120-02

ΔE 7.2 · #BD7C4E

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 7.6 · #A16941

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.8 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.8 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.2 · #C27654

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.9 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.6 · #C57B67

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

#AE7C4F

#4F83B0

Analogous

#B04F52

#AE7C4F

#B0AD4F

Triadic

#AE7C4F

#4FB07C

#7C4FB0

Split-Complementary

#AE7C4F

#4FB0AD

#4F52B0

Tetradic

#AE7C4F

#52B04F

#4F83B0

#AD4FB0

Monochromatic

#463220

#7B5737

#AE7C4F

#C8A384

#DFCBB9

Rectangle

#AE7C4F

#83B04F

#4F83B0

#7C4FB0

Compound

#AE7C4F

#B0AD4F

#4F83B0

#4F52B0

Variations

Lighter

#C09672

#CBB19A

#DED2C7

Darker

#8F633D

#634429

#3B2817

Saturation

#8E7F71

#B07C4F

#D77A28

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

3.62:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.80:1

Deuteranopia

#AE7C4F

#988D4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE7C4F

#868657

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE7C4F

#AF787E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Loquat Brown 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

#C28A56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE7C4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF8F7B

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.

#496F8F

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: #AE7C4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE7C4F;

CSS Variable

--color-loquat-brown: #AE7C4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'loquat-brown': '#AE7C4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE7C4F] text-[#AE7C4F]

SCSS

$loquat-brown: #AE7C4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE7C4F?

#AE7C4F is Loquat Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE7C4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Loquat Brown?

Loquat Brown 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 Loquat Brown?

Loquat Brown 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 Loquat Brown?

You can download Loquat Brown 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 Loquat Brown?

The hex code is #AE7C4F. In RGB it's 174, 124, 79, and in HSL it's 28°, 38%, 50%.

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