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Moderne Class

#745B49

RGB 116, 91, 73 · HSL 25°, 23%, 37% · CMYK 0, 22, 37, 55

Moderne Class is #745B49 in HEX — rgb(116, 91, 73), hsl(25°, 23%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 37%, 55%).

Moderne Class pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 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#745B49

RGB116, 91, 73

HSL25°, 23%, 37%

HSV25°, 37%, 45%

CMYK0, 22, 37, 55

Decimal7625545

CSS RGBrgb(116, 91, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 23%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 1.2 · #755C48

Hallman-Lindsay

Dapper 192

ΔE 1.5 · #715B49

Benjamin Moore

Coconut 1029

ΔE 1.7 · #785F4C

Sherwin-Williams

Caraïbe SW9090

ΔE 1.7 · #785F4C

Dunn-Edwards

Log Cabin DEA162

ΔE 1.9 · #705A46

PPG

Chocolate Truffle 15-13

ΔE 1.9 · #6F5746

Valspar

Dark Earth 3011-8

ΔE 1.9 · #6F5744

Vista Paint

Dapper C-191

ΔE 2 · #705B48

Behr

Joshua Tree N240-7

ΔE 3.4 · #6F5A43

Dulux

Chocolate Sprinkle S12D8

ΔE 3.5 · #6A5443

Kilz

Mocha Madness LM180

ΔE 3.9 · #7F6050

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 4.6 · #675544

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 5.5 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.2 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 9.1 · #645850

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 9.6 · #5B4631

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

#745B49

#496274

Analogous

#74494C

#745B49

#747049

Triadic

#745B49

#49745B

#5B4974

Split-Complementary

#745B49

#497470

#494C74

Tetradic

#745B49

#4C7449

#496274

#704974

Monochromatic

#16110E

#45362B

#745B49

#A18068

#BEA897

Rectangle

#745B49

#627449

#496274

#5B4974

Compound

#745B49

#747049

#496274

#494C74

Variations

Lighter

#9C7A61

#B19B8C

#D0C5BE

Darker

#5E4839

#413227

#261D16

Saturation

#655D58

#745B49

#985524

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

6.30:1

vs Black

3.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#745B49

#696349

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#745B49

#60604C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#745B49

#74595C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Moderne Class 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

#967152

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#745B49

Daylight 5500K

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

#847676

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.

#3C5464

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: #745B49;

CSS — background

background-color: #745B49;

CSS Variable

--color-moderne-class: #745B49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moderne-class': '#745B49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#745B49] text-[#745B49]

SCSS

$moderne-class: #745B49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #745B49?

#745B49 is Moderne Class, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #745B49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moderne Class?

Moderne Class 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 Moderne Class?

Moderne Class 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 Moderne Class?

You can download Moderne Class 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 Moderne Class?

The hex code is #745B49. In RGB it's 116, 91, 73, and in HSL it's 25°, 23%, 37%.

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