ORANGES

Bavarian Sweet Mustard

#4D3113

RGB 77, 49, 19 · HSL 31°, 60%, 19% · CMYK 0, 36, 75, 70

Bavarian Sweet Mustard is #4D3113 in HEX — rgb(77, 49, 19), hsl(31°, 60%, 19%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 75%, 70%).

Bavarian Sweet Mustard pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 60%, 19%. 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#4D3113

RGB77, 49, 19

HSL31°, 60%, 19%

HSV31°, 75%, 30%

CMYK0, 36, 75, 70

Decimal5058835

CSS RGBrgb(77, 49, 19)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 60%, 19%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 6.2 · #59351F

Sherwin-Williams

French Roast SW6069

ΔE 10.2 · #4F3426

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 10.5 · #654926

Dulux

Tuk Tuk S08C9

ΔE 11.1 · #563529

Benjamin Moore

Taupe 2110-10

ΔE 11.8 · #5B4531

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 11.9 · #5B4631

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 12.4 · #624534

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 13.6 · #654637

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 14.2 · #694A39

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 15 · #6C483A

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 16.3 · #6A443B

Dunn-Edwards

Northern Territory DEA158

ΔE 16.4 · #5E463C

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 16.5 · #624A3E

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 18.4 · #6F5744

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 18.4 · #53453C

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 22.4 · #534644

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

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

#4D3113

#132F4E

Analogous

#4E1413

#4D3113

#4D4E13

Triadic

#4D3113

#134E31

#31134E

Split-Complementary

#4D3113

#134D4E

#14134E

Tetradic

#4D3113

#134E14

#132F4E

#4E134D

Monochromatic

#140D05

#4D3113

#8B5823

#C87F32

Rectangle

#4D3113

#2F4E13

#132F4E

#31134E

Compound

#4D3113

#4D4E13

#132F4E

#14134E

Variations

Lighter

#905C24

#C28544

#D5B898

Darker

#3F280E

#2C1B09

#1A1005

Saturation

#393128

#4E3113

#57320A

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

11.90:1

AAA

vs Black

1.76:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4D3113

#413B12

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4D3113

#373719

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4D3113

#4D2E32

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bavarian Sweet Mustard 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

#795129

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4D3113

Daylight 5500K

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

#66564E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#162D45

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: #4D3113;

CSS — background

background-color: #4D3113;

CSS Variable

--color-bavarian-sweet-mustard: #4D3113;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bavarian-sweet-mustard': '#4D3113' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4D3113] text-[#4D3113]

SCSS

$bavarian-sweet-mustard: #4D3113;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4D3113?

#4D3113 is Bavarian Sweet Mustard, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.

Is #4D3113 warm or cool?

Bavarian Sweet Mustard reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bavarian Sweet Mustard?

Bavarian Sweet Mustard 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 Bavarian Sweet Mustard?

Bavarian Sweet Mustard 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 Bavarian Sweet Mustard?

You can download Bavarian Sweet Mustard 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 Bavarian Sweet Mustard?

The hex code is #4D3113. In RGB it's 77, 49, 19, and in HSL it's 31°, 60%, 19%.

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