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Asian Pear

#AF9157

RGB 175, 145, 87 · HSL 40°, 35%, 51% · CMYK 0, 17, 50, 31

Asian Pear is #AF9157 in HEX — rgb(175, 145, 87), hsl(40°, 35%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 50%, 31%).

Asian Pear pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 35%, 51%. 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#AF9157

RGB175, 145, 87

HSL40°, 35%, 51%

HSV40°, 50%, 69%

CMYK0, 17, 50, 31

Decimal11506007

CSS RGBrgb(175, 145, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 35%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Asian Pear HDC-FL14-7

Exact match

PPG

Gathering Field 12-24

ΔE 1.3 · #AB8F55

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Expedition 885

ΔE 2.3 · #B49356

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 2.5 · #B39355

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 2.6 · #B7975E

Benjamin Moore

AC-orn 258

ΔE 2.6 · #B29658

Dulux

Wheatacre S15E6

ΔE 2.7 · #AD905B

Sherwin-Williams

Edgy Gold SW6409

ΔE 3.1 · #B1975F

Vista Paint

Jungle Expedition C-884

ΔE 3.6 · #B59656

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 4.5 · #A9864E

Valspar

Mixed Potpourri 3010-4

ΔE 4.6 · #B18A52

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.6 · #C49C6D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.7 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.8 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.3 · #B29B79

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

#AF9157

#5673AE

Analogous

#AE6556

#AF9157

#9FAE56

Triadic

#AF9157

#56AE91

#9156AE

Split-Complementary

#AF9157

#569FAE

#6556AE

Tetradic

#AF9157

#56AE65

#5673AE

#AE569F

Monochromatic

#483C23

#7C673C

#AF9157

#C7B28A

#E0D4BE

Rectangle

#AF9157

#73AE56

#5673AE

#9156AE

Compound

#AF9157

#9FAE56

#5673AE

#6556AE

Variations

Lighter

#BEA778

#CABB9E

#DED7C9

Darker

#8E7542

#63512C

#3A2F19

Saturation

#8F8675

#AE9156

#D69E2E

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AF9157

#A59857

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF9157

#979761

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF9157

#B18A90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Asian Pear 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

#C3995C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF9157

Daylight 5500K

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

#B09E81

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.

#4E648F

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: #AF9157;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF9157;

CSS Variable

--color-asian-pear: #AF9157;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'asian-pear': '#AF9157' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF9157] text-[#AF9157]

SCSS

$asian-pear: #AF9157;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF9157?

#AF9157 is Asian Pear, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AF9157 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Asian Pear?

Asian Pear 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 Asian Pear?

Asian Pear 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 Asian Pear?

You can download Asian Pear 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 Asian Pear?

The hex code is #AF9157. In RGB it's 175, 145, 87, and in HSL it's 40°, 35%, 51%.

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