#a9856b - Nutshell color

A warm, muted hue blending soft rose and toasted almond, it reads as dusty terracotta with creamy caramel undertones. Gentle and approachable, it suggests worn leather, vintage suede, and autumn leaves dusted with blush. It brings cozy, grounded warmth to interiors and textiles without feeling heavy, pairing beautifully with cream, olive, deep navy, or soft gray. Ideal for calm, inviting palettes, this color balances understated elegance with a comfortable, slightly sun-faded charm.

color #a9856b

#a9856b color RGB value is 169, 133, 107, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.213, 0.367, 0.337. Alternative names for that color are: nutshell, tan, rosybrown, sandal, beaver, orange.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
169, 133, 107
rgb(169, 133, 107)
CMYK
0.00, 0.213, 0.367, 0.337
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sRGB
0.663, 0.522, 0.420
rgb(66.3% 52.2% 42%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.621, 0.517, 0.423
color(a98-rgb 0.621 0.517 0.423)
HCT
56.5, 18.3, 58.3
color(--hct 56.5 12.7% 58.3%)
HSL
25.2, 26.5, 54.1
hsl(25.2 26.5% 54.1%)
HSV
25.2, 36.7, 66.3
color(--hsv 25.2 36.7% 66.3%)
HWB
25.2, 42.0, 33.7
hwb(25.2 42% 33.7%)
Lab
58.5, 11.5, 19.6
lab(58.5 11.5 19.6)
P3
0.641, 0.527, 0.434
color(display-p3 0.641 0.527 0.434)
XYZ D50
0.284, 0.265, 0.133
color(xyz-d50 0.284 0.265 0.133)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#a9856b
RGB:169 133 107
HSL:25.16deg 26.5% 54.12%
HEX:#6b8fa9
RGB:107 143 169
HSL:205.16deg 26.5% 54.12%

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