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Trench

#AF9770

RGB 175, 151, 112 · HSL 37°, 28%, 56% · CMYK 0, 14, 36, 31

Trench is #AF9770 in HEX — rgb(175, 151, 112), hsl(37°, 28%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 36%, 31%).

Trench pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 28%, 56%. 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#AF9770

RGB175, 151, 112

HSL37°, 28%, 56%

HSV37°, 36%, 69%

CMYK0, 14, 36, 31

Decimal11507568

CSS RGBrgb(175, 151, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 28%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Season 297

ΔE 0.9 · #B19971

Benjamin Moore

Tyler HC-43

ΔE 1.3 · #B29770

PPG

Toasted Sesame 1099-5

ΔE 1.6 · #AF9A73

Vista Paint

Gold Season C-296

ΔE 1.7 · #B0996F

Sherwin-Williams

Burlap SW6137

ΔE 1.8 · #AC9571

Valspar

Caramel Gold 3006-7B

ΔE 2 · #B1956D

Behr

Cliff Rock 290F-4

ΔE 2.3 · #AB976D

Dunn-Edwards

Rattan Basket DE6201

ΔE 2.8 · #A79069

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 3 · #AC9468

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3.3 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 4.6 · #BA9873

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 6.2 · #B3A477

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.6 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 7.6 · #A89D7E

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 9.5 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 11.8 · #B6A38F

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

#AF9770

#6F87AE

Analogous

#AE776F

#AF9770

#A7AE6F

Triadic

#AF9770

#6FAE96

#966FAE

Split-Complementary

#AF9770

#6FA7AE

#776FAE

Tetradic

#AF9770

#6FAE77

#6F87AE

#AE6FA7

Monochromatic

#554730

#866F4B

#AF9770

#CABAA0

#E5DED1

Rectangle

#AF9770

#87AE6F

#6F87AE

#966FAE

Compound

#AF9770

#A7AE6F

#6F87AE

#776FAE

Variations

Lighter

#BEAB8C

#CCBFAC

#DFDAD0

Darker

#947A51

#675436

#3C311F

Saturation

#989185

#AE966F

#D7A047

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

2.81:1

Fail

vs Black

7.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AF9770

#A69D70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF9770

#9B9B76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF9770

#B19297

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Trench 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

#C39E6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF9770

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0A393

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.

#5B7298

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: #AF9770;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF9770;

CSS Variable

--color-trench: #AF9770;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'trench': '#AF9770' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF9770] text-[#AF9770]

SCSS

$trench: #AF9770;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF9770?

#AF9770 is Trench, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AF9770 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Trench?

Trench 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 Trench?

Trench 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 Trench?

You can download Trench 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 Trench?

The hex code is #AF9770. In RGB it's 175, 151, 112, and in HSL it's 37°, 28%, 56%.

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