ORANGES

Hippogriff Brown

#5C3C0D

RGB 92, 60, 13 · HSL 36°, 75%, 21% · CMYK 0, 35, 86, 64

Hippogriff Brown is #5C3C0D in HEX — rgb(92, 60, 13), hsl(36°, 75%, 21%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 86%, 64%).

Hippogriff Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 75%, 21%. 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#5C3C0D

RGB92, 60, 13

HSL36°, 75%, 21%

HSV36°, 86%, 36%

CMYK0, 35, 86, 64

Decimal6044685

CSS RGBrgb(92, 60, 13)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 75%, 21%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wooden Cabin 290F-7

ΔE 9.1 · #654926

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 9.3 · #6F4F28

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 11.7 · #69482C

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 14.2 · #785536

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 14.6 · #7D5436

Benjamin Moore

Satchel AF-240

ΔE 14.8 · #815032

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 15.5 · #7C5539

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 16.3 · #835E3B

PPG

Maple Syrup 1084-7

ΔE 17 · #75583D

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Lioness 284

ΔE 17.8 · #77613D

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 19.4 · #875942

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 19.8 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 20.3 · #864633

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 21 · #6F5744

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 21.4 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 26.3 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

#5C3C0D

#0D2E5E

Analogous

#5E150D

#5C3C0D

#565E0D

Triadic

#5C3C0D

#0D5E3E

#3E0D5E

Split-Complementary

#5C3C0D

#0D565E

#150D5E

Tetradic

#5C3C0D

#0D5E15

#0D2E5E

#5E0D56

Monochromatic

#160F03

#1B1204

#5C3C0D

#A16A17

#E09524

Rectangle

#5C3C0D

#2E5E0D

#0D2E5E

#3E0D5E

Compound

#5C3C0D

#565E0D

#0D2E5E

#150D5E

Variations

Lighter

#A46C17

#D39639

#DEC093

Darker

#4D3209

#362205

#201402

Saturation

#42382A

#5E3E0D

#643F07

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

9.97:1

AAA

vs Black

2.11:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5C3C0D

#4F470B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5C3C0D

#434318

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5C3C0D

#5D383D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hippogriff Brown 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

#845A25

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5C3C0D

Daylight 5500K

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

#725F49

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.

#11284B

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: #5C3C0D;

CSS — background

background-color: #5C3C0D;

CSS Variable

--color-hippogriff-brown: #5C3C0D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hippogriff-brown': '#5C3C0D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5C3C0D] text-[#5C3C0D]

SCSS

$hippogriff-brown: #5C3C0D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5C3C0D?

#5C3C0D is Hippogriff Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #5C3C0D warm or cool?

Hippogriff Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hippogriff Brown?

Hippogriff Brown 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 Hippogriff Brown?

Hippogriff Brown 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 Hippogriff Brown?

You can download Hippogriff Brown 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 Hippogriff Brown?

The hex code is #5C3C0D. In RGB it's 92, 60, 13, and in HSL it's 36°, 75%, 21%.

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