ORANGES

Imagine

#AF9468

RGB 175, 148, 104 · HSL 37°, 31%, 55% · CMYK 0, 15, 41, 31

Imagine is #AF9468 in HEX — rgb(175, 148, 104), hsl(37°, 31%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 41%, 31%).

Imagine pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 31%, 55%. 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#AF9468

RGB175, 148, 104

HSL37°, 31%, 55%

HSV37°, 41%, 69%

CMYK0, 15, 41, 31

Decimal11506792

CSS RGBrgb(175, 148, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 31%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Imagine 1094-6

Exact match

Valspar

Hot-Crossed Bun 3005-9B

ΔE 1.1 · #AF9369

Hallman-Lindsay

Life Exotic 311

ΔE 1.3 · #AE9567

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 1.4 · #AC9468

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 1.7 · #AE9668

Vista Paint

There's No Place Like Home C-317

ΔE 2.1 · #AA9365

Behr

River Road N270-5

ΔE 3 · #A88D5F

Sherwin-Williams

Baguette SW6123

ΔE 3.2 · #B39167

Dunn-Edwards

New Cork DE6180

ΔE 3.5 · #B89B6B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.5 · #B29B79

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 6.5 · #BF9974

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.2 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.5 · #B7975E

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 9.3 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 15.1 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#AF9468

#6984B0

Analogous

#B07169

#AF9468

#A8B069

Triadic

#AF9468

#69B095

#9569B0

Split-Complementary

#AF9468

#69A8B0

#7169B0

Tetradic

#AF9468

#69B071

#6984B0

#B069A8

Monochromatic

#54442C

#866D46

#AF9468

#CAB89B

#E5DCCD

Rectangle

#AF9468

#84B069

#6984B0

#9569B0

Compound

#AF9468

#A8B069

#6984B0

#7169B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0AA87

#CCBEA8

#E0D9CE

Darker

#95794C

#675333

#3D311D

Saturation

#978F82

#B09569

#D79E41

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AF9468

#A59B68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF9468

#99996F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF9468

#B18F94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Imagine 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

#C39C69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF9468

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0A18D

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.

#587097

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: #AF9468;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF9468;

CSS Variable

--color-imagine: #AF9468;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imagine': '#AF9468' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF9468] text-[#AF9468]

SCSS

$imagine: #AF9468;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF9468?

#AF9468 is Imagine, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AF9468 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imagine?

Imagine 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 Imagine?

Imagine 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 Imagine?

You can download Imagine 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 Imagine?

The hex code is #AF9468. In RGB it's 175, 148, 104, and in HSL it's 37°, 31%, 55%.

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