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Acorn Nut

#D48948

RGB 212, 137, 72 · HSL 28°, 62%, 56% · CMYK 0, 35, 66, 17

Acorn Nut is #D48948 in HEX — rgb(212, 137, 72), hsl(28°, 62%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 66%, 17%).

Acorn Nut pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 62%, 56%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D48948

RGB212, 137, 72

HSL28°, 62%, 56%

HSV28°, 66%, 83%

CMYK0, 35, 66, 17

Decimal13928776

CSS RGBrgb(212, 137, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 62%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 126

ΔE 1.5 · #D88B4C

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 1.8 · #CF8744

Sherwin-Williams

Serape SW6656

ΔE 1.8 · #D88B4D

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Copper DE5244

ΔE 1.8 · #CE8544

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 2.8 · #D98A4E

Valspar

Hazelnut Coffee 3001-3A

ΔE 3.1 · #D48D4F

Dulux

Magic Melon S10G7

ΔE 3.7 · #DE9351

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 3.9 · #D88950

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 4.2 · #DE914A

PPG

Wright Ochre FLLW325

ΔE 5 · #CC8149

Vista Paint

Japonica C-982

ΔE 5.9 · #E49750

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterscotch Glaze 990

ΔE 6.1 · #C48446

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9.5 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.9 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 16.8 · #EFA94A

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

#D48948

#4993D4

Analogous

#D4494E

#D48948

#D4D049

Triadic

#D48948

#49D48A

#8A49D4

Split-Complementary

#D48948

#49D4D0

#494ED4

Tetradic

#D48948

#4ED449

#4993D4

#D049D4

Monochromatic

#6B4019

#A96428

#D48948

#E3B287

#F1DAC5

Rectangle

#D48948

#93D449

#4993D4

#8A49D4

Compound

#D48948

#D4D049

#4993D4

#494ED4

Variations

Lighter

#DDA26E

#DFB998

#E9D7C7

Darker

#BD6D28

#844B19

#4E2C0D

Saturation

#A48D7A

#D48A49

#EA8934

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

7.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D48948

#B3A445

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D48948

#999954

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D48948

#D4838C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Acorn Nut 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

#DE9351

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D48948

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC9875

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#397EB9

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: #D48948;

CSS — background

background-color: #D48948;

CSS Variable

--color-acorn-nut: #D48948;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'acorn-nut': '#D48948' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D48948] text-[#D48948]

SCSS

$acorn-nut: #D48948;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D48948?

#D48948 is Acorn Nut, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D48948 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Acorn Nut?

Acorn Nut 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 Acorn Nut?

Acorn Nut 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 Acorn Nut?

You can download Acorn Nut 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 Acorn Nut?

The hex code is #D48948. In RGB it's 212, 137, 72, and in HSL it's 28°, 62%, 56%.

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