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Sumatra Blend

#746356

RGB 116, 99, 86 · HSL 26°, 15%, 40% · CMYK 0, 15, 26, 55

Sumatra Blend is #746356 in HEX — rgb(116, 99, 86), hsl(26°, 15%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 26%, 55%).

Sumatra Blend pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 15%, 40%. 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#746356

RGB116, 99, 86

HSL26°, 15%, 40%

HSV26°, 26%, 45%

CMYK0, 15, 26, 55

Decimal7627606

CSS RGBrgb(116, 99, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 15%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sumatra Blend 2008-9A

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cocoa DEC755

ΔE 1.2 · #736354

Hallman-Lindsay

Tyson Taupe historic-tyson-taupe

ΔE 1.2 · #736458

Vista Paint

Evening Shade K-1177

ΔE 1.5 · #736557

Dulux

Ceylon Tea S13C7

ΔE 1.5 · #756658

Sherwin-Williams

Smokehouse SW7040

ΔE 1.8 · #716354

PPG

Poppy Pods 1075-6

ΔE 1.9 · #736157

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 2.1 · #726454

Benjamin Moore

Northwood 1000

ΔE 2.3 · #706252

Behr

Tan Bark Trail HDC-SM14-4

ΔE 2.5 · #766453

Kilz

Cocoa Truffle LM210

ΔE 3.2 · #7D6A5E

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 3.8 · #6A5D4D

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 4.9 · #7F6F63

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.3 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.6 · #66665A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.9 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#746356

#576875

Analogous

#755759

#746356

#757357

Triadic

#746356

#577564

#645775

Split-Complementary

#746356

#577573

#575975

Tetradic

#746356

#597557

#576875

#735775

Monochromatic

#1D1916

#493E36

#746356

#9D8A7B

#BEB1A7

Rectangle

#746356

#687557

#576875

#645775

Compound

#746356

#757357

#576875

#575975

Variations

Lighter

#978272

#AFA297

#CFC9C4

Darker

#5E5045

#41372F

#26201B

Saturation

#6B6561

#756457

#A15E2B

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

5.74:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#746356

#6C6856

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#746356

#666658

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#746356

#746163

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sumatra Blend 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

#96775C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#746356

Daylight 5500K

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

#847C80

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#415A6C

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: #746356;

CSS — background

background-color: #746356;

CSS Variable

--color-sumatra-blend: #746356;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sumatra-blend': '#746356' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#746356] text-[#746356]

SCSS

$sumatra-blend: #746356;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #746356?

#746356 is Sumatra Blend, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #746356 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sumatra Blend?

Sumatra Blend 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 Sumatra Blend?

Sumatra Blend 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 Sumatra Blend?

You can download Sumatra Blend 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 Sumatra Blend?

The hex code is #746356. In RGB it's 116, 99, 86, and in HSL it's 26°, 15%, 40%.

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