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Cider Spice

#AE8167

RGB 174, 129, 103 · HSL 22°, 30%, 54% · CMYK 0, 26, 41, 32

Cider Spice is #AE8167 in HEX — rgb(174, 129, 103), hsl(22°, 30%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 41%, 32%).

Cider Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 30%, 54%. 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#AE8167

RGB174, 129, 103

HSL22°, 30%, 54%

HSV22°, 41%, 68%

CMYK0, 26, 41, 32

Decimal11436391

CSS RGBrgb(174, 129, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 30%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cuddlepot S09F5

ΔE 2.4 · #AD7E68

Vista Paint

Brighton Beach K-1066

ΔE 2.7 · #B58669

Valspar

Rustic Oak 2007-7B

ΔE 2.7 · #A67E64

Behr

Carmelite MQ1-29

ΔE 3 · #B7876F

Benjamin Moore

Birchwood 1161

ΔE 3.3 · #A57C65

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 3.5 · #B58A6E

Dunn-Edwards

S'mores DE6111

ΔE 3.7 · #A87F5F

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 4.2 · #AF8871

Kilz

Cappuccino Spice LC260-02

ΔE 4.2 · #B08971

PPG

Caramel Sugar 16-05

ΔE 4.3 · #B88A74

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.3 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.9 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 14 · #A16941

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

#AE8167

#6793AD

Analogous

#AD6770

#AE8167

#ADA467

Triadic

#AE8167

#67AD80

#8067AD

Split-Complementary

#AE8167

#67ADA4

#6770AD

Tetradic

#AE8167

#70AD67

#6793AD

#A467AD

Monochromatic

#50382B

#815B46

#AE8167

#C8AA98

#E2D3CA

Rectangle

#AE8167

#93AD67

#6793AD

#8067AD

Compound

#AE8167

#ADA467

#6793AD

#6770AD

Variations

Lighter

#BD9A85

#CBB4A7

#DFD4CD

Darker

#91654B

#654533

#3B281D

Saturation

#94877F

#AD8067

#D6753D

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

3.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.14:1

Deuteranopia

#AE8167

#999166

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8167

#8A8A6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8167

#AE7E83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cider Spice 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

#C28D68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE8167

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF928D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#577D93

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: #AE8167;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8167;

CSS Variable

--color-cider-spice: #AE8167;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cider-spice': '#AE8167' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8167] text-[#AE8167]

SCSS

$cider-spice: #AE8167;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8167?

#AE8167 is Cider Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8167 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cider Spice?

Cider Spice 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 Cider Spice?

Cider Spice 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 Cider Spice?

You can download Cider Spice 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 Cider Spice?

The hex code is #AE8167. In RGB it's 174, 129, 103, and in HSL it's 22°, 30%, 54%.

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