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River Road

#AE8D6B

RGB 174, 141, 107 · HSL 30°, 29%, 55% · CMYK 0, 19, 39, 32

River Road is #AE8D6B in HEX — rgb(174, 141, 107), hsl(30°, 29%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 39%, 32%).

River Road pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 29%, 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#AE8D6B

RGB174, 141, 107

HSL30°, 29%, 55%

HSV30°, 39%, 68%

CMYK0, 19, 39, 32

Decimal11439467

CSS RGBrgb(174, 141, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 29%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spiced Rum C-239

ΔE 0.5 · #AE8D6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Rum 240

ΔE 0.9 · #AD8B6A

Behr

Poncho S240-5

ΔE 1.7 · #B08E6F

Benjamin Moore

Jackson HC-46

ΔE 1.9 · #AB8A6B

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 2.3 · #A98A6B

Sherwin-Williams

Yearling SW7725

ΔE 2.3 · #AD896A

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

ΔE 2.6 · #A88B66

Valspar

Café Miel 2008-7C

ΔE 2.7 · #B48E6F

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 3 · #AE8964

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 3.8 · #AF8D72

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.4 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.5 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.4 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.6 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.2 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 11.9 · #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

#AE8D6B

#6B8CAE

Analogous

#AE6B6B

#AE8D6B

#AEAE6B

Triadic

#AE8D6B

#6BAE8C

#8C6BAE

Split-Complementary

#AE8D6B

#6BAEAE

#6B6BAE

Tetradic

#AE8D6B

#6BAE6B

#6B8CAE

#AE6BAE

Monochromatic

#52402D

#846648

#AE8D6B

#C9B39C

#E4D9CE

Rectangle

#AE8D6B

#8CAE6B

#6B8CAE

#8C6BAE

Compound

#AE8D6B

#AEAE6B

#6B8CAE

#6B6BAE

Variations

Lighter

#BEA389

#CBBAA9

#DFD7CF

Darker

#92704E

#664D35

#3C2D1E

Saturation

#968C82

#AE8C6B

#D68C42

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

#AE8D6B

#A0976B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8D6B

#939370

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8D6B

#AF898E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

River Road 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.

#AE8D6B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9B90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#597795

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: #AE8D6B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8D6B;

CSS Variable

--color-river-road: #AE8D6B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'river-road': '#AE8D6B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8D6B] text-[#AE8D6B]

SCSS

$river-road: #AE8D6B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8D6B?

#AE8D6B is River Road, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8D6B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with River Road?

River Road 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 River Road?

River Road 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 River Road?

You can download River Road 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 River Road?

The hex code is #AE8D6B. In RGB it's 174, 141, 107, and in HSL it's 30°, 29%, 55%.

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