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Heavy Siena

#735848

RGB 115, 88, 72 · HSL 22°, 23%, 37% · CMYK 0, 23, 37, 55

Heavy Siena is #735848 in HEX — rgb(115, 88, 72), hsl(22°, 23%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 37%, 55%).

Heavy Siena pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 23%, 37%. 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#735848

RGB115, 88, 72

HSL22°, 23%, 37%

HSV22°, 37%, 45%

CMYK0, 23, 37, 55

Decimal7559240

CSS RGBrgb(115, 88, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 23%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate CC-482

ΔE 0.6 · #735849

Valspar

Cowboy Hat 3010-8

ΔE 1.3 · #745746

PPG

Chocolate Truffle 15-13

ΔE 1.6 · #6F5746

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Brown DE6077

ΔE 2.1 · #6F5749

Hallman-Lindsay

Dapper 192

ΔE 2.6 · #715B49

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Medium Brown SW2807

ΔE 2.6 · #6E5241

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 2.7 · #755C48

Vista Paint

Brownstone C-1449

ΔE 2.9 · #775745

Dulux

Chocolate Sprinkle S12D8

ΔE 3.2 · #6A5443

Behr

Well Bred Brown MQ2-5

ΔE 3.5 · #6C5549

Kilz

Mocha Madness LM180

ΔE 4 · #7F6050

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4.3 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 4.7 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.3 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 9 · #645850

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 9.2 · #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

#735848

#496474

Analogous

#74494E

#735848

#746E49

Triadic

#735848

#497459

#594974

Split-Complementary

#735848

#49746E

#494E74

Tetradic

#735848

#4E7449

#496474

#6E4974

Monochromatic

#16110E

#45352B

#735848

#A17D68

#BEA697

Rectangle

#735848

#647449

#496474

#594974

Compound

#735848

#746E49

#496474

#494E74

Variations

Lighter

#9C7761

#B19A8C

#D0C4BE

Darker

#5E4739

#413027

#261C16

Saturation

#655D58

#745949

#984F24

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

6.52:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#735848

#676148

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#735848

#5D5D4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#735848

#735659

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Heavy Siena 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

#966F51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#735848

Daylight 5500K

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

#837475

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.

#3C5664

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: #735848;

CSS — background

background-color: #735848;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-siena: #735848;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-siena': '#735848' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#735848] text-[#735848]

SCSS

$heavy-siena: #735848;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #735848?

#735848 is Heavy Siena, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #735848 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heavy Siena?

Heavy Siena 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 Heavy Siena?

Heavy Siena 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 Heavy Siena?

You can download Heavy Siena 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 Heavy Siena?

The hex code is #735848. In RGB it's 115, 88, 72, and in HSL it's 22°, 23%, 37%.

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