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AC-orn

#B29658

RGB 178, 150, 88 · HSL 41°, 37%, 52% · CMYK 0, 16, 51, 30

AC-orn is #B29658 in HEX — rgb(178, 150, 88), hsl(41°, 37%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 51%, 30%).

AC-orn pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 37%, 52%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B29658

RGB178, 150, 88

HSL41°, 37%, 52%

HSV41°, 51%, 70%

CMYK0, 16, 51, 30

Decimal11703896

CSS RGBrgb(178, 150, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 37%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

AC-orn 258

Exact match

Vista Paint

Jungle Expedition C-884

ΔE 1.8 · #B59656

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 2.1 · #B39355

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Expedition 885

ΔE 2.4 · #B49356

Behr

Asian Pear HDC-FL14-7

ΔE 2.6 · #AF9157

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 2.7 · #B89B59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 3.1 · #B7975E

PPG

Gathering Field 12-24

ΔE 3.2 · #AB8F55

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 3.5 · #BC9F60

Dulux

Kathmandu S16D6

ΔE 3.6 · #AD975D

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 5.8 · #C0A569

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.6 · #C6A664

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 8.3 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.7 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.5 · #B29B79

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

#B29658

#5774B2

Analogous

#B26857

#B29658

#A1B257

Triadic

#B29658

#57B295

#9557B2

Split-Complementary

#B29658

#57A1B2

#6857B2

Tetradic

#B29658

#57B268

#5774B2

#B257A1

Monochromatic

#4D4023

#816B3B

#B29658

#CAB68C

#E2D7C0

Rectangle

#B29658

#74B257

#5774B2

#9557B2

Compound

#B29658

#A1B257

#5774B2

#6857B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1AA79

#CDBE9E

#DFD8C9

Darker

#937941

#67542B

#3C3118

Saturation

#928A77

#B29557

#D8A331

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.84:1

Fail

vs Black

7.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B29658

#A99C58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B29658

#9B9B63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B29658

#B48F95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

AC-orn brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C59D5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B29658

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A281

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.

#4D6494

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: #B29658;

CSS — background

background-color: #B29658;

CSS Variable

--color-ac-orn: #B29658;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ac-orn': '#B29658' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B29658] text-[#B29658]

SCSS

$ac-orn: #B29658;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B29658?

#B29658 is AC-orn, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B29658 warm or cool?

AC-orn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with AC-orn?

AC-orn works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with AC-orn?

AC-orn pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download AC-orn?

You can download AC-orn 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 AC-orn?

The hex code is #B29658. In RGB it's 178, 150, 88, and in HSL it's 41°, 37%, 52%.

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