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Spiced Rum

#AE8D6A

RGB 174, 141, 106 · HSL 31°, 30%, 55% · CMYK 0, 19, 39, 32

Spiced Rum is #AE8D6A in HEX — rgb(174, 141, 106), hsl(31°, 30%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 39%, 32%).

Spiced Rum pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 30%, 55%. 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#AE8D6A

RGB174, 141, 106

HSL31°, 30%, 55%

HSV31°, 39%, 68%

CMYK0, 19, 39, 32

Decimal11439466

CSS RGBrgb(174, 141, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 30%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spiced Rum C-239

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Rum 240

ΔE 1.3 · #AD8B6A

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 2.2 · #B3916B

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

ΔE 2.3 · #A88B66

Benjamin Moore

Jackson HC-46

ΔE 2.4 · #AB8A6B

PPG

Coffee With Cream 1086-6

ΔE 2.5 · #A68966

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 2.6 · #AE8964

Sherwin-Williams

Yearling SW7725

ΔE 2.6 · #AD896A

Valspar

Café Miel 2008-7C

ΔE 3 · #B48E6F

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 4.3 · #AF8D72

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.3 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.9 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.5 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.3 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.3 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 12.3 · #998976

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

#AE8D6A

#6A8BAF

Analogous

#AF6B6A

#AE8D6A

#AEAF6A

Triadic

#AE8D6A

#6AAF8D

#8D6AAF

Split-Complementary

#AE8D6A

#6AAEAF

#6B6AAF

Tetradic

#AE8D6A

#6AAF6B

#6A8BAF

#AF6AAE

Monochromatic

#53402D

#856747

#AE8D6A

#C9B39C

#E4D9CD

Rectangle

#AE8D6A

#8BAF6A

#6A8BAF

#8D6AAF

Compound

#AE8D6A

#AEAF6A

#6A8BAF

#6B6AAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFA488

#CCBBA9

#DFD7CE

Darker

#94714D

#674E34

#3C2D1D

Saturation

#978D82

#AF8D6A

#D78F42

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

3.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.82:1

Deuteranopia

#AE8D6A

#A0976A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8D6A

#93936F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8D6A

#AF898E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spiced Rum 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

#C2966B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE8D6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9B8F

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.

#597696

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: #AE8D6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8D6A;

CSS Variable

--color-spiced-rum: #AE8D6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spiced-rum': '#AE8D6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8D6A] text-[#AE8D6A]

SCSS

$spiced-rum: #AE8D6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8D6A?

#AE8D6A is Spiced Rum, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8D6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spiced Rum?

Spiced Rum 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 Spiced Rum?

Spiced Rum 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 Spiced Rum?

You can download Spiced Rum 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 Spiced Rum?

The hex code is #AE8D6A. In RGB it's 174, 141, 106, and in HSL it's 31°, 30%, 55%.

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