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Sepia

#704214

RGB 112, 66, 20 · HSL 30°, 70%, 26% · CMYK 0, 41, 82, 56

Sepia is #704214 in HEX — rgb(112, 66, 20), hsl(30°, 70%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 82%, 56%).

Sepia pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 70%, 26%. 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#704214

RGB112, 66, 20

HSL30°, 70%, 26%

HSV30°, 82%, 44%

CMYK0, 41, 82, 56

Decimal7356948

CSS RGBrgb(112, 66, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 70%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 7 · #734222

Behr

Moroccan Spice S250-7

ΔE 7.2 · #835323

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 7.9 · #875228

Benjamin Moore

Satchel AF-240

ΔE 10.7 · #815032

Dulux

Football S10D9

ΔE 12 · #825436

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 12.5 · #8E5335

Sherwin-Williams

Sturdy Brown SW6097

ΔE 13.5 · #69482C

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 14.1 · #8C4D35

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 14.2 · #7C5539

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 15 · #97653C

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 15.3 · #864633

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 15.4 · #9D603B

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 16.7 · #875942

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 17.4 · #9D6C40

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 19.5 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 23 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#704214

#144271

Analogous

#711414

#704214

#717114

Triadic

#704214

#147142

#421471

Split-Complementary

#704214

#147171

#141471

Tetradic

#704214

#147114

#144271

#711471

Monochromatic

#160D04

#301C08

#704214

#B2691F

#DD8F40

Rectangle

#704214

#427114

#144271

#421471

Compound

#704214

#717114

#144271

#141471

Variations

Lighter

#B1681F

#D18E4A

#DDBD9D

Darker

#5C350E

#412408

#261504

Saturation

#504234

#714214

#7B420A

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

8.47:1

AAA

vs Black

2.48:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#704214

#5C5310

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#704214

#4C4C1E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#704214

#703F44

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sepia 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

#935E2A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#704214

Daylight 5500K

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

#81634E

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.

#17385A

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #704214;

CSS — background

background-color: #704214;

CSS Variable

--color-sepia: #704214;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sepia': '#704214' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#704214] text-[#704214]

SCSS

$sepia: #704214;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #704214?

#704214 is Sepia, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #704214 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sepia?

Sepia 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 Sepia?

Sepia 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 Sepia?

You can download Sepia 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 Sepia?

The hex code is #704214. In RGB it's 112, 66, 20, and in HSL it's 30°, 70%, 26%.

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