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Moelleux au Chocolat

#553311

RGB 85, 51, 17 · HSL 30°, 67%, 20% · CMYK 0, 40, 80, 67

Moelleux au Chocolat is #553311 in HEX — rgb(85, 51, 17), hsl(30°, 67%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 80%, 67%).

Moelleux au Chocolat pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 67%, 20%. 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#553311

RGB85, 51, 17

HSL30°, 67%, 20%

HSV30°, 80%, 33%

CMYK0, 40, 80, 67

Decimal5583633

CSS RGBrgb(85, 51, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 67%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 6.9 · #59351F

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 9.8 · #654926

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 10.1 · #69482C

Benjamin Moore

Charlton CW-265

ΔE 12.3 · #6A3E2E

Dulux

Red Mane S07C9

ΔE 12.3 · #6D3B2A

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 13.6 · #4F2318

Vista Paint

Hideaway C-136

ΔE 14 · #624534

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 15 · #654637

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 15.2 · #694A39

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 15.7 · #6C483A

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 17.2 · #7C503F

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 17.2 · #6A443B

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 18.6 · #624A3E

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 18.9 · #7C5244

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 19.4 · #8C4D35

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 24.8 · #6D4247

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

#553311

#113355

Analogous

#551111

#553311

#555511

Triadic

#553311

#115533

#331155

Split-Complementary

#553311

#115555

#111155

Tetradic

#553311

#115511

#113355

#551155

Monochromatic

#150D04

#553311

#95591D

#D5802A

Rectangle

#553311

#335511

#113355

#331155

Compound

#553311

#555511

#113355

#111155

Variations

Lighter

#995C1E

#CA853F

#D9B896

Darker

#46290C

#311C07

#1D1004

Saturation

#3D3329

#553311

#5E3308

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

11.24:1

AAA

vs Black

1.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#553311

#463F0F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#553311

#3A3A18

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#553311

#553034

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Moelleux au Chocolat 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

#7F5328

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#553311

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C584C

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.

#142E48

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: #553311;

CSS — background

background-color: #553311;

CSS Variable

--color-moelleux-au-chocolat: #553311;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moelleux-au-chocolat': '#553311' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#553311] text-[#553311]

SCSS

$moelleux-au-chocolat: #553311;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #553311?

#553311 is Moelleux au Chocolat, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #553311 warm or cool?

Moelleux au Chocolat reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moelleux au Chocolat?

Moelleux au Chocolat 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 Moelleux au Chocolat?

Moelleux au Chocolat 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 Moelleux au Chocolat?

You can download Moelleux au Chocolat 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 Moelleux au Chocolat?

The hex code is #553311. In RGB it's 85, 51, 17, and in HSL it's 30°, 67%, 20%.

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