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Amber Grey

#D0A592

RGB 208, 165, 146 · HSL 18°, 40%, 69% · CMYK 0, 21, 30, 18

Amber Grey is #D0A592 in HEX — rgb(208, 165, 146), hsl(18°, 40%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 30%, 18%).

Amber Grey pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 40%, 69%. 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#D0A592

RGB208, 165, 146

HSL18°, 40%, 69%

HSV18°, 30%, 82%

CMYK0, 21, 30, 18

Decimal13673874

CSS RGBrgb(208, 165, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 40%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 1.8 · #D2A994

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 2.1 · #D0A292

Hallman-Lindsay

Rundlet Peach historic-rundlet-peach

ΔE 2.3 · #D3AA94

Vista Paint

Mountain Laurel C-1355

ΔE 2.4 · #CFA996

Dunn-Edwards

Hayride DE6102

ΔE 2.7 · #D4AC99

Benjamin Moore

Palazzo 1193

ΔE 3.1 · #D3A18F

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 3.3 · #D1AC99

Behr

Pink Ginger PPU2-8

ΔE 3.4 · #CFA699

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 3.7 · #D6A496

Valspar

Arizona Dust 2003-8A

ΔE 3.7 · #DBAC96

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 4.3 · #C59F91

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.4 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 9.7 · #B49D8D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.8 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 13.6 · #BDB091

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.9 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#D0A592

#90BDD0

Analogous

#D0909D

#D0A592

#D0C390

Triadic

#D0A592

#90D0A3

#A390D0

Split-Complementary

#D0A592

#90D0C3

#909DD0

Tetradic

#D0A592

#9DD090

#90BDD0

#C390D0

Monochromatic

#8B543C

#B9775B

#D0A592

#E7D0C6

#F7F0ED

Rectangle

#D0A592

#BDD090

#90BDD0

#A390D0

Compound

#D0A592

#D0C390

#90BDD0

#909DD0

Variations

Lighter

#D9B6A6

#E0C9BF

#EBE0DC

Darker

#BD7A5D

#8B5036

#522E1E

Saturation

#B9ACA6

#D0A390

#E79A79

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0A592

#BBB492

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0A592

#ADAD95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0A592

#D0A3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber Grey 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

#DBA889

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0A592

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9ADAD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#72A4B9

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: #D0A592;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0A592;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-grey: #D0A592;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-grey': '#D0A592' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0A592] text-[#D0A592]

SCSS

$amber-grey: #D0A592;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0A592?

#D0A592 is Amber Grey, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D0A592 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Grey?

Amber Grey 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 Grey?

Amber Grey 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 Grey?

You can download Amber Grey 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 Grey?

The hex code is #D0A592. In RGB it's 208, 165, 146, and in HSL it's 18°, 40%, 69%.

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