ORANGES

Nougat

#AE8A78

RGB 174, 138, 120 · HSL 20°, 25%, 58% · CMYK 0, 21, 31, 32

Nougat is #AE8A78 in HEX — rgb(174, 138, 120), hsl(20°, 25%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 31%, 32%).

Nougat pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 25%, 58%. 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#AE8A78

RGB174, 138, 120

HSL20°, 25%, 58%

HSV20°, 31%, 68%

CMYK0, 21, 31, 32

Decimal11438712

CSS RGBrgb(174, 138, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 25%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magnitude S08D5

ΔE 1.3 · #AE8B7B

Benjamin Moore

Gaucho 2096-40

ΔE 1.5 · #AA8674

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 1.6 · #AC8674

Behr

Brandied Pears BIC-16

ΔE 1.9 · #B48E7B

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 2.1 · #B08E7E

Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point SW9081

ΔE 2.5 · #AE8E7E

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 2.5 · #B5907F

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 2.7 · #B29080

Valspar

Canyon Earth 1007-9C

ΔE 3.1 · #B1897C

PPG

Tattered Teddy 1072-5

ΔE 4.1 · #A2806F

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.4 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 8.6 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 10.9 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.1 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#AE8A78

#799DAF

Analogous

#AF7982

#AE8A78

#AFA679

Triadic

#AE8A78

#79AF8B

#8B79AF

Split-Complementary

#AE8A78

#79AFA6

#7982AF

Tetradic

#AE8A78

#82AF79

#799DAF

#A679AF

Monochromatic

#594136

#896552

#AE8A78

#CBB4A9

#E8DED9

Rectangle

#AE8A78

#9DAF79

#799DAF

#8B79AF

Compound

#AE8A78

#AFA679

#799DAF

#7982AF

Variations

Lighter

#BFA294

#CCBAB1

#E0D7D3

Darker

#956C57

#684A3B

#3D2B22

Saturation

#9C918C

#AF8B79

#D77E51

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.71:1

Deuteranopia

#AE8A78

#9D9678

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8A78

#91917B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8A78

#AE888C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nougat 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

#C29475

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE8A78

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9999

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5E889D

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: #AE8A78;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8A78;

CSS Variable

--color-nougat: #AE8A78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nougat': '#AE8A78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8A78] text-[#AE8A78]

SCSS

$nougat: #AE8A78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8A78?

#AE8A78 is Nougat, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8A78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nougat?

Nougat 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 Nougat?

Nougat 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 Nougat?

You can download Nougat 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 Nougat?

The hex code is #AE8A78. In RGB it's 174, 138, 120, and in HSL it's 20°, 25%, 58%.

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