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Rue Bourbon

#705749

RGB 112, 87, 73 · HSL 22°, 21%, 36% · CMYK 0, 22, 35, 56

Rue Bourbon is #705749 in HEX — rgb(112, 87, 73), hsl(22°, 21%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 35%, 56%).

Rue Bourbon pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 21%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#705749

RGB112, 87, 73

HSL22°, 21%, 36%

HSV22°, 35%, 44%

CMYK0, 22, 35, 56

Decimal7362377

CSS RGBrgb(112, 87, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 21%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Brown DE6077

ΔE 0.5 · #6F5749

Benjamin Moore

Raisin 1237

ΔE 1.3 · #735849

PPG

Caramelized Walnut 1074-6

ΔE 1.4 · #6E564A

Behr

Well Bred Brown MQ2-5

ΔE 1.9 · #6C5549

Valspar

Brooklyn Brownstone 2003-9A

ΔE 2.1 · #71594E

Sherwin-Williams

Plantation Shutters SW7520

ΔE 2.5 · #6A5143

Dulux

Brown Land S11C8

ΔE 2.6 · #695447

Hallman-Lindsay

Wooden Nutmeg historic-wooden-nutmeg

ΔE 2.9 · #745C51

Vista Paint

Wooden Nutmeg C-1455

ΔE 3 · #735C51

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 3.9 · #675544

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 4 · #755C48

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4.9 · #7B584C

Kilz

Mocha Madness LM180

ΔE 5.2 · #7F6050

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.8 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 7.4 · #645850

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 9 · #5B4631

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#705749

#49616F

Analogous

#6F494E

#705749

#6F6A49

Triadic

#705749

#496F57

#57496F

Split-Complementary

#705749

#496F6A

#494E6F

Tetradic

#705749

#4E6F49

#49616F

#6A496F

Monochromatic

#130E0C

#41332A

#705749

#9C7B68

#BBA396

Rectangle

#705749

#616F49

#49616F

#57496F

Compound

#705749

#6F6A49

#49616F

#494E6F

Variations

Lighter

#977562

#AF988C

#CEC4BD

Darker

#5A4539

#3E2F27

#241B16

Saturation

#625A56

#6F5749

#934D24

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

6.67:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#705749

#645F49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#705749

#5C5C4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#705749

#705658

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rue Bourbon 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

#936E52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#705749

Daylight 5500K

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

#817376

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#3B5362

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: #705749;

CSS — background

background-color: #705749;

CSS Variable

--color-rue-bourbon: #705749;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rue-bourbon': '#705749' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#705749] text-[#705749]

SCSS

$rue-bourbon: #705749;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #705749?

#705749 is Rue Bourbon, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #705749 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rue Bourbon?

Rue Bourbon 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 Rue Bourbon?

Rue Bourbon 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 Rue Bourbon?

You can download Rue Bourbon 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 Rue Bourbon?

The hex code is #705749. In RGB it's 112, 87, 73, and in HSL it's 22°, 21%, 36%.

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