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Amber Sienna

#BA854D

RGB 186, 133, 77 · HSL 31°, 44%, 52% · CMYK 0, 28, 59, 27

Amber Sienna is #BA854D in HEX — rgb(186, 133, 77), hsl(31°, 44%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 59%, 27%).

Amber Sienna pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 44%, 52%. 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#BA854D

RGB186, 133, 77

HSL31°, 44%, 52%

HSV31°, 59%, 73%

CMYK0, 28, 59, 27

Decimal12223821

CSS RGBrgb(186, 133, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 44%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Amber Sienna 3003-5A

Exact match

Dulux

Tuscan Sunset S11F7

ΔE 2.3 · #BD8753

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 2.4 · #C08A4F

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Amber SW2817

ΔE 2.5 · #C08650

Behr

Almond Brittle S270-6

ΔE 3.1 · #B07F47

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2165-20

ΔE 3.4 · #AF7F47

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 4.4 · #AC7B44

Dunn-Edwards

Ghost Town DE5327

ΔE 4.8 · #BB8E55

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 4.9 · #AE8245

Vista Paint

Butterscotch Glaze C-989

ΔE 5.8 · #C18345

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 10.6 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.8 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.3 · #B7975E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.6 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 12.5 · #D88950

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.8 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#BA854D

#4F83BA

Analogous

#BA514F

#BA854D

#B9BA4F

Triadic

#BA854D

#4FBA86

#864FBA

Split-Complementary

#BA854D

#4FB9BA

#514FBA

Tetradic

#BA854D

#4FBA51

#4F83BA

#BA4FB9

Monochromatic

#51391F

#886035

#BA854D

#D0AC86

#E5D2BD

Rectangle

#BA854D

#83BA4F

#4F83BA

#864FBA

Compound

#BA854D

#B9BA4F

#4F83BA

#514FBA

Variations

Lighter

#C89F72

#D1B69A

#E1D5C7

Darker

#9B6C39

#6C4A26

#402B15

Saturation

#958574

#BA864F

#DD882C

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#BA854D

#A4974C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA854D

#909057

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA854D

#BB7F86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber Sienna 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

#CB9055

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA854D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B89579

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.

#476F9B

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: #BA854D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA854D;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-sienna: #BA854D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-sienna': '#BA854D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA854D] text-[#BA854D]

SCSS

$amber-sienna: #BA854D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA854D?

#BA854D is Amber Sienna, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA854D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Sienna?

Amber Sienna 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 Amber Sienna?

Amber Sienna 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 Amber Sienna?

You can download Amber Sienna 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 Amber Sienna?

The hex code is #BA854D. In RGB it's 186, 133, 77, and in HSL it's 31°, 44%, 52%.

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