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Riverbank

#AE9E87

RGB 174, 158, 135 · HSL 35°, 19%, 61% · CMYK 0, 9, 22, 32

Riverbank is #AE9E87 in HEX — rgb(174, 158, 135), hsl(35°, 19%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 32%).

Riverbank pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 19%, 61%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AE9E87

RGB174, 158, 135

HSL35°, 19%, 61%

HSV35°, 22%, 68%

CMYK0, 9, 22, 32

Decimal11443847

CSS RGBrgb(174, 158, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 19%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Taupe SW7549

ΔE 0.8 · #AD9C85

Benjamin Moore

Turret CC-604

ΔE 1.4 · #AC9F89

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 1.5 · #AB9C83

Behr

Tatami Mat UL190-19

ΔE 1.6 · #AE9C83

Dulux

Clay Dust S13D4

ΔE 1.7 · #B19D87

Vista Paint

Urban Charm C-336

ΔE 1.8 · #ACA08A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

ΔE 1.8 · #ACA088

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 1.9 · #AFA08C

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 2 · #A89983

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 2.2 · #B4A18C

PPG

Weathered Wood 1077-4

ΔE 2.2 · #B19C86

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 3 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.5 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.3 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#AE9E87

#8998AE

Analogous

#AE8C89

#AE9E87

#ABAE89

Triadic

#AE9E87

#89AE9F

#9F89AE

Split-Complementary

#AE9E87

#89ABAE

#8C89AE

Tetradic

#AE9E87

#89AE8C

#8998AE

#AE89AB

Monochromatic

#5E5240

#8C795F

#AE9E87

#CDC4B6

#ECE9E4

Rectangle

#AE9E87

#98AE89

#8998AE

#9F89AE

Compound

#AE9E87

#ABAE89

#8998AE

#8C89AE

Variations

Lighter

#BFB2A0

#CDC5BA

#E1DDD8

Darker

#958164

#675944

#3D3427

Saturation

#A19C96

#AE9F89

#D7A560

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AE9E87

#A8A287

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE9E87

#A1A18A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE9E87

#AF9B9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Riverbank 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

#C2A380

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE9E87

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFA8A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#667FA3

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: #AE9E87;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE9E87;

CSS Variable

--color-riverbank: #AE9E87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'riverbank': '#AE9E87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE9E87] text-[#AE9E87]

SCSS

$riverbank: #AE9E87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE9E87?

#AE9E87 is Riverbank, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE9E87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Riverbank?

Riverbank 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 Riverbank?

Riverbank 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 Riverbank?

You can download Riverbank 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 Riverbank?

The hex code is #AE9E87. In RGB it's 174, 158, 135, and in HSL it's 35°, 19%, 61%.

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