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Urban Charm

#AEA28C

RGB 174, 162, 140 · HSL 39°, 17%, 62% · CMYK 0, 7, 20, 32

Urban Charm is #AEA28C in HEX — rgb(174, 162, 140), hsl(39°, 17%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 20%, 32%).

Urban Charm pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 17%, 62%. 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#AEA28C

RGB174, 162, 140

HSL39°, 17%, 62%

HSV39°, 20%, 68%

CMYK0, 7, 20, 32

Decimal11444876

CSS RGBrgb(174, 162, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 17%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Urban Charm 337

Exact match

Vista Paint

Urban Charm C-336

ΔE 0.8 · #ACA08A

Benjamin Moore

Turret CC-604

ΔE 1.1 · #AC9F89

Sherwin-Williams

Prairie Grass SW7546

ΔE 1.1 · #B1A38E

Behr

Safari Vest PPU7-22

ΔE 1.4 · #B2A590

Valspar

Arid Plains 6007-2A

ΔE 1.7 · #AFA28F

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 1.7 · #AFA08C

Dulux

Waitangi Double NZ9E9

ΔE 1.9 · #AFA491

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 2.2 · #AFA290

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 2.5 · #B4A693

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 3 · #AFA78D

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 3.3 · #AAA388

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.7 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.8 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#AEA28C

#8E99AF

Analogous

#AF938E

#AEA28C

#AAAF8E

Triadic

#AEA28C

#8EAFA3

#A38EAF

Split-Complementary

#AEA28C

#8EAAAF

#938EAF

Tetradic

#AEA28C

#8EAF93

#8E99AF

#AF8EAA

Monochromatic

#5F5644

#8C7E63

#AEA28C

#CEC7BA

#EEECE7

Rectangle

#AEA28C

#99AF8E

#8E99AF

#A38EAF

Compound

#AEA28C

#AAAF8E

#8E99AF

#938EAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFB5A4

#CDC7BC

#E1DED9

Darker

#958568

#675C47

#3C3629

Saturation

#A3A099

#AFA38E

#D7AF65

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEA28C

#AAA48D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEA28C

#A4A48F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEA28C

#AF9FA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Urban Charm 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

#C2A684

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEA28C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFABA8

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.

#687DA5

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: #AEA28C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AEA28C;

CSS Variable

--color-urban-charm: #AEA28C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'urban-charm': '#AEA28C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AEA28C] text-[#AEA28C]

SCSS

$urban-charm: #AEA28C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEA28C?

#AEA28C is Urban Charm, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AEA28C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Urban Charm?

Urban Charm 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 Urban Charm?

Urban Charm 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 Urban Charm?

You can download Urban Charm 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 Urban Charm?

The hex code is #AEA28C. In RGB it's 174, 162, 140, and in HSL it's 39°, 17%, 62%.

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