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Yorkshire Brown

#735C53

RGB 115, 92, 83 · HSL 17°, 16%, 39% · CMYK 0, 20, 28, 55

Yorkshire Brown is #735C53 in HEX — rgb(115, 92, 83), hsl(17°, 16%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 28%, 55%).

Yorkshire Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 16%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#735C53

RGB115, 92, 83

HSL17°, 16%, 39%

HSV17°, 28%, 45%

CMYK0, 20, 28, 55

Decimal7560275

CSS RGBrgb(115, 92, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 16%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Light Roast K-1113

ΔE 1.1 · #715A50

Hallman-Lindsay

Wooden Nutmeg historic-wooden-nutmeg

ΔE 1.3 · #745C51

Dulux

Raccoon Tail S09C7

ΔE 1.4 · #735D56

Valspar

Brooklyn Brownstone 2003-9A

ΔE 1.8 · #71594E

Behr

Bistro MQ2-34

ΔE 1.9 · #715A54

PPG

Poppy Pods 1075-6

ΔE 2.8 · #736157

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 2.8 · #715F58

Benjamin Moore

Cup 1246

ΔE 3 · #6B554D

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Cone DE6048

ΔE 3 · #765952

Sherwin-Williams

Bateau Brown SW6033

ΔE 3.3 · #7A5F5A

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 5.7 · #645850

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 6 · #6A5D4D

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6 · #726454

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.3 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6.3 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.6 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#735C53

#546A73

Analogous

#73545A

#735C53

#736C54

Triadic

#735C53

#54735D

#5D5473

Split-Complementary

#735C53

#54736C

#545A73

Tetradic

#735C53

#5A7354

#546A73

#6C5473

Monochromatic

#1B1513

#473933

#735C53

#9C8277

#BDAAA3

Rectangle

#735C53

#6A7354

#546A73

#5D5473

Compound

#735C53

#736C54

#546A73

#545A73

Variations

Lighter

#967A6F

#AE9C95

#CFC6C2

Darker

#5D4A42

#40332D

#261D1A

Saturation

#68615F

#735D54

#9D4A2A

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

6.20:1

vs Black

3.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#735C53

#686453

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#735C53

#606054

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#735C53

#735B5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yorkshire 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

#967259

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#735C53

Daylight 5500K

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

#83777E

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F5E6A

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: #735C53;

CSS — background

background-color: #735C53;

CSS Variable

--color-yorkshire-brown: #735C53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yorkshire-brown': '#735C53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#735C53] text-[#735C53]

SCSS

$yorkshire-brown: #735C53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #735C53?

#735C53 is Yorkshire Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #735C53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yorkshire Brown?

Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Brown?

Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Brown?

You can download Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Brown?

The hex code is #735C53. In RGB it's 115, 92, 83, and in HSL it's 17°, 16%, 39%.

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