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Briar

#745443

RGB 116, 84, 67 · HSL 21°, 27%, 36% · CMYK 0, 28, 42, 55

Briar is #745443 in HEX — rgb(116, 84, 67), hsl(21°, 27%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 42%, 55%).

Briar pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 27%, 36%. 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#745443

RGB116, 84, 67

HSL21°, 27%, 36%

HSV21°, 42%, 45%

CMYK0, 28, 42, 55

Decimal7623747

CSS RGBrgb(116, 84, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 27%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Briar DEC712

Exact match

Vista Paint

Brownstone C-1449

ΔE 1.3 · #775745

Sherwin-Williams

Brevity Brown SW6068

ΔE 1.6 · #715243

Valspar

Cowboy Hat 3010-8

ΔE 1.8 · #745746

Hallman-Lindsay

Coffee Shop 151

ΔE 2.3 · #725042

Benjamin Moore

Auberge 2106-20

ΔE 2.4 · #6E4F40

Behr

Moroccan Henna PPU3-19

ΔE 3.1 · #6E5043

PPG

Bigfoot 1061-7

ΔE 3.1 · #715145

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 3.7 · #7B584C

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 4.2 · #7C5641

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 4.4 · #755C48

Dulux

Guitar S10C8

ΔE 4.7 · #6A4937

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 6.8 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 7.7 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 8.9 · #5B4631

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10.1 · #726454

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

#745443

#436375

Analogous

#75434A

#745443

#756D43

Triadic

#745443

#437554

#544375

Split-Complementary

#745443

#43756D

#434A75

Tetradic

#745443

#4A7543

#436375

#6D4375

Monochromatic

#130E0B

#443127

#745443

#A47860

#C0A191

Rectangle

#745443

#637543

#436375

#544375

Compound

#745443

#756D43

#436375

#434A75

Variations

Lighter

#9E725B

#B49687

#D1C3BB

Darker

#5E4335

#412E23

#261B14

Saturation

#635A54

#755443

#964A22

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

6.79:1

vs Black

3.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#745443

#655F42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#745443

#5A5A45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#745443

#745255

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Briar 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

#966C4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#745443

Daylight 5500K

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

#847172

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.

#3B5462

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: #745443;

CSS — background

background-color: #745443;

CSS Variable

--color-briar: #745443;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'briar': '#745443' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#745443] text-[#745443]

SCSS

$briar: #745443;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #745443?

#745443 is Briar, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #745443 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Briar?

Briar 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 Briar?

Briar 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 Briar?

You can download Briar 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 Briar?

The hex code is #745443. In RGB it's 116, 84, 67, and in HSL it's 21°, 27%, 36%.

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