ORANGES

Close but No Cigar

#361D0A

RGB 54, 29, 10 · HSL 26°, 69%, 13% · CMYK 0, 46, 81, 79

Close but No Cigar is #361D0A in HEX — rgb(54, 29, 10), hsl(26°, 69%, 13%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 81%, 79%).

Close but No Cigar pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 69%, 13%. 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#361D0A

RGB54, 29, 10

HSL26°, 69%, 13%

HSV26°, 81%, 21%

CMYK0, 46, 81, 79

Decimal3546378

CSS RGBrgb(54, 29, 10)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 69%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Polished Mahogany SW2838

ΔE 9.6 · #432722

RAL

Sepia Brown 8014

ΔE 10.3 · #382C1E

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 11.2 · #4F2318

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 12.8 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-165

ΔE 13.8 · #51392E

Behr

Wild Horse S-G-770

ΔE 14.6 · #4F3631

Vista Paint

Film Noir C-143

ΔE 15.1 · #463730

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 15.7 · #312F24

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 16.1 · #473633

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 16.3 · #473933

Kilz

Spice Brown TB-30

ΔE 17.3 · #372F2E

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 19.4 · #5E463C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 20.2 · #583F40

PPG

Fudge 1073-7

ΔE 20.5 · #63493E

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 20.8 · #683839

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 21 · #3B3938

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#361D0A

#0A2438

Analogous

#380A0D

#361D0A

#38350A

Triadic

#361D0A

#0A381E

#1E0A38

Split-Complementary

#361D0A

#0A3835

#0A0D38

Tetradic

#361D0A

#0D380A

#0A2438

#350A38

Monochromatic

#160C04

#361D0A

#794116

#B96422

Rectangle

#361D0A

#24380A

#0A2438

#1E0A38

Compound

#361D0A

#38350A

#0A2438

#0A0D38

Variations

Lighter

#834618

#C17032

#D7AC8C

Darker

#2E1807

#201004

#130902

Saturation

#28201A

#381E0A

#3D1D05

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

15.71:1

AAA

vs Black

1.34:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#361D0A

#2B2609

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#361D0A

#23230E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#361D0A

#361C1E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Close but No Cigar 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

#684223

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#361D0A

Daylight 5500K

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

#554747

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.

#133149

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #361D0A;

CSS — background

background-color: #361D0A;

CSS Variable

--color-close-but-no-cigar: #361D0A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'close-but-no-cigar': '#361D0A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#361D0A] text-[#361D0A]

SCSS

$close-but-no-cigar: #361D0A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #361D0A?

#361D0A is Close but No Cigar, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.

Is #361D0A warm or cool?

Close but No Cigar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Close but No Cigar?

Close but No Cigar 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 Close but No Cigar?

Close but No Cigar 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 Close but No Cigar?

You can download Close but No Cigar 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 Close but No Cigar?

The hex code is #361D0A. In RGB it's 54, 29, 10, and in HSL it's 26°, 69%, 13%.

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