ORANGES

Medium Roast

#3C2005

RGB 60, 32, 5 · HSL 29°, 85%, 13% · CMYK 0, 47, 92, 76

Medium Roast is #3C2005 in HEX — rgb(60, 32, 5), hsl(29°, 85%, 13%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 92%, 76%).

Medium Roast pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 85%, 13%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#3C2005

RGB60, 32, 5

HSL29°, 85%, 13%

HSV29°, 92%, 24%

CMYK0, 47, 92, 76

Decimal3940357

CSS RGBrgb(60, 32, 5)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 85%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 10.4 · #4F2318

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 10.9 · #59351F

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 11.6 · #4F3426

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 12.8 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-165

ΔE 14.8 · #51392E

Behr

Root Beer 240F-7

ΔE 15.6 · #643E2D

Vista Paint

Jeff's Java K-1112

ΔE 16.5 · #523C32

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 18.5 · #654637

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 18.8 · #312F24

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 18.9 · #473633

Kilz

Black Bread LL100

ΔE 19.6 · #4C4235

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 19.9 · #6C483A

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 19.9 · #5E463C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 20.8 · #624A3E

Valspar

Spanish Tile 1010-5

ΔE 21.3 · #683839

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 23.9 · #5D3B42

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

#3C2005

#05223D

Analogous

#3D0506

#3C2005

#3D3C05

Triadic

#3C2005

#053D20

#20053D

Split-Complementary

#3C2005

#053D3C

#05063D

Tetradic

#3C2005

#063D05

#05223D

#3C053D

Monochromatic

#180C02

#3C2005

#84450B

#CB6B10

Rectangle

#3C2005

#223D05

#05223D

#20053D

Compound

#3C2005

#3D3C05

#05223D

#05063D

Variations

Lighter

#8F4B0C

#D27722

#E0B083

Darker

#321A03

#231201

#150A00

Saturation

#2A2119

#3D2005

#402002

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

14.99:1

AAA

vs Black

1.40:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#3C2005

#302B03

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3C2005

#26260B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3C2005

#3C1E21

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Medium Roast 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

#6C451F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#3C2005

Daylight 5500K

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

#5A4A43

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#0D2F4F

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: #3C2005;

CSS — background

background-color: #3C2005;

CSS Variable

--color-medium-roast: #3C2005;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medium-roast': '#3C2005' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3C2005] text-[#3C2005]

SCSS

$medium-roast: #3C2005;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3C2005?

#3C2005 is Medium Roast, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.

Is #3C2005 warm or cool?

Medium Roast reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Medium Roast?

Medium Roast 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 Medium Roast?

Medium Roast 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 Medium Roast?

You can download Medium Roast 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 Medium Roast?

The hex code is #3C2005. In RGB it's 60, 32, 5, and in HSL it's 29°, 85%, 13%.

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