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Peristyle Brass

#AE905E

RGB 174, 144, 94 · HSL 37°, 33%, 53% · CMYK 0, 17, 46, 32

Peristyle Brass is #AE905E in HEX — rgb(174, 144, 94), hsl(37°, 33%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 46%, 32%).

Peristyle Brass pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 33%, 53%. 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#AE905E

RGB174, 144, 94

HSL37°, 33%, 53%

HSV37°, 46%, 68%

CMYK0, 17, 46, 32

Decimal11440222

CSS RGBrgb(174, 144, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 33%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

Exact match

Dulux

Sconce S14E6

ΔE 0.5 · #AE905D

Vista Paint

Gold Ransom C-891

ΔE 1.4 · #B08F5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Ransom 892

ΔE 1.7 · #B39260

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Harvest DE6160

ΔE 2.4 · #A78A59

Behr

Windswept Leaves S280-5

ΔE 2.4 · #B4915F

PPG

Tangled Twine 1093-6

ΔE 2.8 · #B19466

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1098

ΔE 3 · #B49767

Valspar

Lioness 3007-7A

ΔE 3.1 · #B09666

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 4.6 · #B7975E

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5.7 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8 · #BA9873

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 10.3 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.5 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#AE905E

#607EAF

Analogous

#AF6960

#AE905E

#A5AF60

Triadic

#AE905E

#60AF90

#9060AF

Split-Complementary

#AE905E

#60A5AF

#6960AF

Tetradic

#AE905E

#60AF69

#607EAF

#AF60A5

Monochromatic

#4E3F27

#816841

#AE905E

#C8B492

#E2D7C5

Rectangle

#AE905E

#7EAF60

#607EAF

#9060AF

Compound

#AE905E

#A5AF60

#607EAF

#6960AF

Variations

Lighter

#BFA77F

#CBBCA3

#DFD7CB

Darker

#927547

#65512F

#3C2F1B

Saturation

#938A7B

#AF9060

#D79A37

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.95:1

Deuteranopia

#AE905E

#A3985E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE905E

#969666

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE905E

#B08A90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peristyle Brass 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

#C29962

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE905E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9E86

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.

#536B93

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: #AE905E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE905E;

CSS Variable

--color-peristyle-brass: #AE905E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peristyle-brass': '#AE905E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE905E] text-[#AE905E]

SCSS

$peristyle-brass: #AE905E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE905E?

#AE905E is Peristyle Brass, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE905E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peristyle Brass?

Peristyle Brass 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 Peristyle Brass?

Peristyle Brass 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 Peristyle Brass?

You can download Peristyle Brass 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 Peristyle Brass?

The hex code is #AE905E. In RGB it's 174, 144, 94, and in HSL it's 37°, 33%, 53%.

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