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Root

#734F40

RGB 115, 79, 64 · HSL 18°, 28%, 35% · CMYK 0, 31, 44, 55

Root is #734F40 in HEX — rgb(115, 79, 64), hsl(18°, 28%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 44%, 55%).

Root pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 28%, 35%. 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#734F40

RGB115, 79, 64

HSL18°, 28%, 35%

HSV18°, 44%, 45%

CMYK0, 31, 44, 55

Decimal7556928

CSS RGBrgb(115, 79, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 28%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Root 2105-20

Exact match

Vista Paint

Coffee Shop C-150

ΔE 1.2 · #704D3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Coffee Shop 151

ΔE 1.3 · #725042

Dunn-Edwards

Rich Mocha DEA159

ΔE 2.2 · #745342

Sherwin-Williams

Brevity Brown SW6068

ΔE 2.6 · #715243

PPG

Bird House Brown 1072-7

ΔE 2.9 · #6C483A

Dulux

Brown Leaf S09E8

ΔE 3 · #784E3F

Behr

Leather Clutch MQ1-62

ΔE 3 · #744E44

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 3.3 · #7C5244

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 3.6 · #694A39

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4.3 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 5.4 · #6A443B

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 5.6 · #79553D

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 8.8 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 9.3 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 12.5 · #6D4247

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#734F40

#406372

Analogous

#72404A

#734F40

#726840

Triadic

#734F40

#40724F

#4F4072

Split-Complementary

#734F40

#407268

#404A72

Tetradic

#734F40

#4A7240

#406372

#684072

Monochromatic

#100B09

#412D25

#734F40

#A3715C

#BF9C8D

Rectangle

#734F40

#637240

#406372

#4F4072

Compound

#734F40

#726840

#406372

#404A72

Variations

Lighter

#9D6D58

#B39284

#D0C0BA

Darker

#5C3F32

#402B22

#261913

Saturation

#615652

#724F40

#924220

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

7.19:1

AAA

vs Black

2.92:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#734F40

#625C3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#734F40

#565642

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#734F40

#734E51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Root 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

#96684B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#734F40

Daylight 5500K

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

#836D6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#39535F

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: #734F40;

CSS — background

background-color: #734F40;

CSS Variable

--color-root: #734F40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'root': '#734F40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#734F40] text-[#734F40]

SCSS

$root: #734F40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #734F40?

#734F40 is Root, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #734F40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Root?

Root 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 Root?

Root 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 Root?

You can download Root 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 Root?

The hex code is #734F40. In RGB it's 115, 79, 64, and in HSL it's 18°, 28%, 35%.

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