ORANGES
Evil Cigar
#522000
Evil Cigar is #522000 in HEX — rgb(82, 32, 0), hsl(23°, 100%, 16%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 100%, 68%).
Evil Cigar pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 100%, 16%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dutch Boy
Maroon D-6773
RAL
Fawn Brown 8007
Dulux
Centre Soil S07C8
Benjamin Moore
Cottage HC-184
Sherwin-Williams
Rustic Red SW7593
Colorhouse
Clay .05 Clay-05
Behr
Florence Brown 230F-7
Vista Paint
Monterey Chestnut C-122
Hallman-Lindsay
Monterey Chestnut 123
IKEA
IKEA106 106
Kilz
Raw Clay LB100-02
Dunn-Edwards
Cherry Cola DEA156
Valspar
Posh Red 1011-4
PPG
Sweet Spiceberry 1059-7
Kobra
Red 16
Farrow & Ball
Eating Room Red 43
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
3/100
Very Dark
Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Evil 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #522000?
#522000 is Evil Cigar, a near-black orange with a warm undertone.
Is #522000 warm or cool?
Evil Cigar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Evil Cigar?
Evil 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 Evil Cigar?
Evil 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 Evil Cigar?
You can download Evil 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 Evil Cigar?
The hex code is #522000. In RGB it's 82, 32, 0, and in HSL it's 23°, 100%, 16%.
