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Baker’s Chocolate

#5C3317

RGB 92, 51, 23 · HSL 24°, 60%, 23% · CMYK 0, 45, 75, 64

Baker’s Chocolate is #5C3317 in HEX — rgb(92, 51, 23), hsl(24°, 60%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 75%, 64%).

Baker’s Chocolate pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 60%, 23%. 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#5C3317

RGB92, 51, 23

HSL24°, 60%, 23%

HSV24°, 75%, 36%

CMYK0, 45, 75, 64

Decimal6042391

CSS RGBrgb(92, 51, 23)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 60%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Fawn Brown 8007

ΔE 5.1 · #59351F

Dulux

Red Mane S07C9

ΔE 8.3 · #6D3B2A

Benjamin Moore

Charlton CW-265

ΔE 9.1 · #6A3E2E

Behr

Root Beer 240F-7

ΔE 9.1 · #643E2D

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 9.7 · #69482C

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 11 · #4F2318

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 12 · #7A3F2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hideaway 137

ΔE 13.6 · #654637

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 13.7 · #6C483A

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 13.9 · #694A39

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 14.7 · #7C503F

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 14.8 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 16.3 · #8C4D35

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 16.5 · #7C5244

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 17.7 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 21.9 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#5C3317

#17425E

Analogous

#5E171E

#5C3317

#5E5717

Triadic

#5C3317

#175E34

#34175E

Split-Complementary

#5C3317

#175E57

#171E5E

Tetradic

#5C3317

#1E5E17

#17425E

#57175E

Monochromatic

#140B05

#211208

#5C3317

#9B5527

#CF793F

Rectangle

#5C3317

#425E17

#17425E

#34175E

Compound

#5C3317

#5E5717

#17425E

#171E5E

Variations

Lighter

#9D5627

#C57D4D

#D7B59D

Darker

#4C2911

#361C0B

#201006

Saturation

#453930

#5E3417

#6A310C

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

10.82:1

AAA

vs Black

1.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C3317

#4A4315

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C3317

#3C3C1C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C3317

#5C3135

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Baker’s Chocolate 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

#84532C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C3317

Daylight 5500K

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

#725851

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.

#18374B

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: #5C3317;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C3317;

CSS Variable

--color-baker’s-chocolate: #5C3317;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baker’s-chocolate': '#5C3317' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C3317] text-[#5C3317]

SCSS

$baker’s-chocolate: #5C3317;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C3317?

#5C3317 is Baker’s Chocolate, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #5C3317 warm or cool?

Baker’s Chocolate reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Baker’s Chocolate?

Baker’s Chocolate 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 Baker’s Chocolate?

Baker’s Chocolate 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 Baker’s Chocolate?

You can download Baker’s Chocolate 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 Baker’s Chocolate?

The hex code is #5C3317. In RGB it's 92, 51, 23, and in HSL it's 24°, 60%, 23%.

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