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Petaluma Dust

#AE9676

RGB 174, 150, 118 · HSL 34°, 26%, 57% · CMYK 0, 14, 32, 32

Petaluma Dust is #AE9676 in HEX — rgb(174, 150, 118), hsl(34°, 26%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 32%, 32%).

Petaluma Dust pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 26%, 57%. 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#AE9676

RGB174, 150, 118

HSL34°, 26%, 57%

HSV34°, 32%, 68%

CMYK0, 14, 32, 32

Decimal11441782

CSS RGBrgb(174, 150, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 26%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Petaluma Dust 15-10

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Artisan Tan SW7540

ΔE 1 · #B09879

Benjamin Moore

Great 1077 · CC-334

ΔE 1.6 · #B1997B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 2.1 · #B29B79

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #A89071

Dunn-Edwards

Wooded Acre DE6130

ΔE 2.8 · #B59B7E

Behr

Mission Hills UL170-3

ΔE 3.1 · #B19B7F

Vista Paint

Country Dweller C-175

ΔE 3.3 · #AF967C

Hallman-Lindsay

Country Dweller 176

ΔE 3.3 · #B0967C

Dulux

Buffalo Bill S11D5

ΔE 4.1 · #AE8F73

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 4.8 · #B4977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.5 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.9 · #A89D7E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.7 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 8.7 · #B6A38F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.7 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#AE9676

#758EAE

Analogous

#AE7975

#AE9676

#AAAE75

Triadic

#AE9676

#75AE95

#9575AE

Split-Complementary

#AE9676

#75AAAE

#7975AE

Tetradic

#AE9676

#75AE79

#758EAE

#AE75AA

Monochromatic

#574733

#876F4F

#AE9676

#CABAA5

#E6DFD5

Rectangle

#AE9676

#8EAE75

#758EAE

#9575AE

Compound

#AE9676

#AAAE75

#758EAE

#7975AE

Variations

Lighter

#BEAA90

#CCBFAF

#E0DAD2

Darker

#947955

#675339

#3C3021

Saturation

#9A9289

#AE9575

#D69B4C

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

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AE9676

#A59C76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE9676

#9A9A7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE9676

#AF9296

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Petaluma Dust 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

#C29D74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE9676

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFA298

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.

#5D779A

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: #AE9676;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE9676;

CSS Variable

--color-petaluma-dust: #AE9676;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'petaluma-dust': '#AE9676' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE9676] text-[#AE9676]

SCSS

$petaluma-dust: #AE9676;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE9676?

#AE9676 is Petaluma Dust, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE9676 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Petaluma Dust?

Petaluma Dust 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 Petaluma Dust?

Petaluma Dust 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 Petaluma Dust?

You can download Petaluma Dust 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 Petaluma Dust?

The hex code is #AE9676. In RGB it's 174, 150, 118, and in HSL it's 34°, 26%, 57%.

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