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Kona

#735742

RGB 115, 87, 66 · HSL 26°, 27%, 35% · CMYK 0, 24, 43, 55

Kona is #735742 in HEX — rgb(115, 87, 66), hsl(26°, 27%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 43%, 55%).

Kona pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 27%, 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#735742

RGB115, 87, 66

HSL26°, 27%, 35%

HSV26°, 43%, 45%

CMYK0, 24, 43, 55

Decimal7558978

CSS RGBrgb(115, 87, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 27%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kona AF-165

Exact match

Behr

Ancient Root PPU4-20

ΔE 1.6 · #70553E

Sherwin-Williams

Grounded SW6089

ΔE 1.9 · #785B47

Valspar

Cowboy Hat 3010-8

ΔE 2.4 · #745746

Vista Paint

Brownstone C-1449

ΔE 2.5 · #775745

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 2.5 · #755C48

Hallman-Lindsay

Alpha Male 193

ΔE 2.6 · #715A45

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 2.7 · #74563D

Dunn-Edwards

Briar DEC712

ΔE 2.9 · #745443

Dulux

Chocolate Sprinkle S12D8

ΔE 4.3 · #6A5443

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 4.9 · #7C5641

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 5.8 · #675544

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 8.4 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 8.9 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.3 · #6A443B

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

#735742

#415C71

Analogous

#714144

#735742

#716E41

Triadic

#735742

#417156

#564171

Split-Complementary

#735742

#41716E

#414471

Tetradic

#735742

#447141

#415C71

#6E4171

Monochromatic

#100C09

#413125

#735742

#A27B5D

#BEA38E

Rectangle

#735742

#5C7141

#415C71

#564171

Compound

#735742

#716E41

#415C71

#414471

Variations

Lighter

#9B7659

#B29985

#D0C4BA

Darker

#5C4533

#402F23

#251B14

Saturation

#605852

#715641

#925221

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

6.62:1

vs Black

3.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#735742

#666042

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#735742

#5D5D45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#735742

#735558

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kona 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

#966E4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#735742

Daylight 5500K

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

#837371

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.

#394E5F

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: #735742;

CSS — background

background-color: #735742;

CSS Variable

--color-kona: #735742;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kona': '#735742' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#735742] text-[#735742]

SCSS

$kona: #735742;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #735742?

#735742 is Kona, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #735742 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kona?

Kona 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 Kona?

Kona 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 Kona?

You can download Kona 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 Kona?

The hex code is #735742. In RGB it's 115, 87, 66, and in HSL it's 26°, 27%, 35%.

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