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Dubbin

#AE8B64

RGB 174, 139, 100 · HSL 32°, 31%, 54% · CMYK 0, 20, 43, 32

Dubbin is #AE8B64 in HEX — rgb(174, 139, 100), hsl(32°, 31%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 43%, 32%).

Dubbin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 31%, 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#AE8B64

RGB174, 139, 100

HSL32°, 31%, 54%

HSV32°, 43%, 68%

CMYK0, 20, 43, 32

Decimal11438948

CSS RGBrgb(174, 139, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 31%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tumble Tan K-1010

ΔE 1.2 · #B08E67

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 1.4 · #AE8964

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 1.7 · #AC8760

PPG

Caramel Kiss 1083-6

ΔE 1.9 · #B08A61

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 2.4 · #B3916B

Sherwin-Williams

Baguette SW6123

ΔE 2.6 · #B39167

Benjamin Moore

Gingersnaps 1063

ΔE 2.8 · #AB865C

Hallman-Lindsay

Toffee historic-toffee

ΔE 2.8 · #A6845D

Valspar

Gleaming Tan 3002-7B

ΔE 3.8 · #B38864

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.1 · #BA9873

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 5.8 · #BF9974

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.6 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.1 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.4 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.1 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 14.6 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#AE8B64

#6587AE

Analogous

#AE6865

#AE8B64

#ACAE65

Triadic

#AE8B64

#65AE8C

#8C65AE

Split-Complementary

#AE8B64

#65ACAE

#6865AE

Tetradic

#AE8B64

#65AE68

#6587AE

#AE65AC

Monochromatic

#503E2A

#826645

#AE8B64

#C8B297

#E3D7CA

Rectangle

#AE8B64

#87AE65

#6587AE

#8C65AE

Compound

#AE8B64

#ACAE65

#6587AE

#6865AE

Variations

Lighter

#BEA384

#CBBAA6

#DFD7CD

Darker

#92714A

#664D32

#3C2D1C

Saturation

#958A7F

#AE8C65

#D78F3D

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.68:1

Deuteranopia

#AE8B64

#9F9564

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8B64

#92926A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8B64

#AF878C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dubbin 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

#C29566

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE8B64

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9A8A

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.

#567394

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: #AE8B64;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8B64;

CSS Variable

--color-dubbin: #AE8B64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dubbin': '#AE8B64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8B64] text-[#AE8B64]

SCSS

$dubbin: #AE8B64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8B64?

#AE8B64 is Dubbin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8B64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dubbin?

Dubbin 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 Dubbin?

Dubbin 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 Dubbin?

You can download Dubbin 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 Dubbin?

The hex code is #AE8B64. In RGB it's 174, 139, 100, and in HSL it's 32°, 31%, 54%.

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