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Hairy Brown

#734A12

RGB 115, 74, 18 · HSL 35°, 73%, 26% · CMYK 0, 36, 84, 55

Hairy Brown is #734A12 in HEX — rgb(115, 74, 18), hsl(35°, 73%, 26%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 84%, 55%).

Hairy Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 73%, 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#734A12

RGB115, 74, 18

HSL35°, 73%, 26%

HSV35°, 84%, 45%

CMYK0, 36, 84, 55

Decimal7555602

CSS RGBrgb(115, 74, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 73%, 26%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moroccan Spice S250-7

ΔE 6.1 · #835323

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 8.9 · #875228

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 9.1 · #8C5D2C

RAL

Olive Brown 8008

ΔE 10.8 · #6F4F28

Dulux

Dark Rye S10E9

ΔE 13.2 · #905A36

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 13.7 · #9A6A35

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 14 · #906A3A

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 14.3 · #97653C

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 14.9 · #9C6038

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 15.7 · #8B6A3F

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 15.9 · #9D6C40

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 16.4 · #A17135

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 16.8 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 18 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 19.5 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 25.9 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#734A12

#123A73

Analogous

#731A12

#734A12

#6B7312

Triadic

#734A12

#12734A

#4A1273

Split-Complementary

#734A12

#126B73

#1A1273

Tetradic

#734A12

#12731A

#123A73

#73126B

Monochromatic

#160E03

#311F08

#734A12

#B5751C

#E19C3D

Rectangle

#734A12

#3A7312

#123A73

#4A1273

Compound

#734A12

#6B7312

#123A73

#1A1273

Variations

Lighter

#B4751C

#D49948

#DFC39B

Darker

#5E3C0C

#422907

#271803

Saturation

#514534

#734A12

#7C4C09

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

7.73:1

AAA

vs Black

2.72:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#734A12

#62580F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#734A12

#535320

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#734A12

#74464B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hairy 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

#966429

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#734A12

Daylight 5500K

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

#83694D

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.

#15335B

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: #734A12;

CSS — background

background-color: #734A12;

CSS Variable

--color-hairy-brown: #734A12;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hairy-brown': '#734A12' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#734A12] text-[#734A12]

SCSS

$hairy-brown: #734A12;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #734A12?

#734A12 is Hairy Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #734A12 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hairy Brown?

Hairy 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 Hairy Brown?

Hairy 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 Hairy Brown?

You can download Hairy 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 Hairy Brown?

The hex code is #734A12. In RGB it's 115, 74, 18, and in HSL it's 35°, 73%, 26%.

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