ORANGES

Burning Steppes

#742100

RGB 116, 33, 0 · HSL 17°, 100%, 23% · CMYK 0, 72, 100, 55

Burning Steppes is #742100 in HEX — rgb(116, 33, 0), hsl(17°, 100%, 23%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 100%, 55%).

Burning Steppes pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 100%, 23%. 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#742100

RGB116, 33, 0

HSL17°, 100%, 23%

HSV17°, 100%, 45%

CMYK0, 72, 100, 55

Decimal7610624

CSS RGBrgb(116, 33, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 100%, 23%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 10.5 · #7C2A1C

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 11.3 · #732318

RAL

Brown Red 3011

ΔE 11.6 · #781F19

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 11.9 · #8E3F21

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 12.5 · #963A25

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 14.4 · #8B3C2A

Sherwin-Williams

Fired Brick SW6335

ΔE 15.7 · #83382A

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 15.8 · #9E3E2E

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 16.4 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

April Love 1061

ΔE 16.6 · #8B3D2F

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 18 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 19.7 · #9A4039

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 20.5 · #A8453B

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 20.7 · #A4493D

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 22.3 · #A85341

Farrow & Ball

Incarnadine 248

ΔE 24.3 · #A04344

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#742100

#005475

Analogous

#750019

#742100

#755C00

Triadic

#742100

#007521

#210075

Split-Complementary

#742100

#00755C

#001975

Tetradic

#742100

#197500

#005475

#5C0075

Monochromatic

#1A0700

#290C00

#742100

#C23700

#FF530F

Rectangle

#742100

#547500

#005475

#210075

Compound

#742100

#755C00

#005475

#001975

Variations

Lighter

#C43700

#ED5E25

#EAA58A

Darker

#5E1B00

#411200

#260B00

Saturation

#4C3329

#752100

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

10.71:1

AAA

vs Black

1.96:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#742100

#534A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#742100

#3A3A07

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#742100

#73222B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Burning Steppes 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

#96451B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#742100

Daylight 5500K

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

#844A3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#0A435A

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #742100;

CSS — background

background-color: #742100;

CSS Variable

--color-burning-steppes: #742100;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burning-steppes': '#742100' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#742100] text-[#742100]

SCSS

$burning-steppes: #742100;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #742100?

#742100 is Burning Steppes, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #742100 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burning Steppes?

Burning Steppes 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 Burning Steppes?

Burning Steppes 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 Burning Steppes?

You can download Burning Steppes 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 Burning Steppes?

The hex code is #742100. In RGB it's 116, 33, 0, and in HSL it's 17°, 100%, 23%.

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