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Amber Leaf

#BA9971

RGB 186, 153, 113 · HSL 33°, 35%, 59% · CMYK 0, 18, 39, 27

Amber Leaf is #BA9971 in HEX — rgb(186, 153, 113), hsl(33°, 35%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 39%, 27%).

Amber Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 35%, 59%. 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#BA9971

RGB186, 153, 113

HSL33°, 35%, 59%

HSV33°, 39%, 73%

CMYK0, 18, 39, 27

Decimal12228977

CSS RGBrgb(186, 153, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 35%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 1.6 · #BA9873

Sherwin-Williams

Woven Wicker SW9104

ΔE 1.7 · #B99974

Benjamin Moore

Baked 1062

ΔE 1.8 · #B7986D

Dulux

Eastern Gold S13E5

ΔE 1.9 · #B7976C

Vista Paint

Gold Promise K-1002

ΔE 2.1 · #B5986E

PPG

Creamy Caramel 1096-5

ΔE 2.2 · #B3956C

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 2.5 · #C19E78

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 2.6 · #BF9974

Valspar

Caramel Gold 3006-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #B1956D

Behr

Artisan Crafts N250-4

ΔE 3 · #B59874

Hallman-Lindsay

Tan Hide 261

ΔE 3.7 · #AF926D

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.3 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.7 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.1 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 13.4 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#BA9971

#7293BB

Analogous

#BB7672

#BA9971

#B7BB72

Triadic

#BA9971

#72BB9A

#9A72BB

Split-Complementary

#BA9971

#72B7BB

#7672BB

Tetradic

#BA9971

#72BB76

#7293BB

#BB72B7

Monochromatic

#644D30

#977449

#BA9971

#D4BFA5

#EDE4D9

Rectangle

#BA9971

#93BB72

#7293BB

#9A72BB

Compound

#BA9971

#B7BB72

#7293BB

#7672BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9AE8E

#D3C2AE

#E3DBD1

Darker

#A57D4C

#735633

#44321D

Saturation

#A1988B

#BB9A72

#DD9E50

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA9971

#ADA271

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA9971

#9F9F77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA9971

#BB9499

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber Leaf 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

#CB9F70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA9971

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A494

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.

#5A7CA6

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: #BA9971;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA9971;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-leaf: #BA9971;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-leaf': '#BA9971' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA9971] text-[#BA9971]

SCSS

$amber-leaf: #BA9971;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA9971?

#BA9971 is Amber Leaf, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA9971 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Leaf?

Amber Leaf 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 Leaf?

Amber Leaf 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 Leaf?

You can download Amber Leaf 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 Leaf?

The hex code is #BA9971. In RGB it's 186, 153, 113, and in HSL it's 33°, 35%, 59%.

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