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Ancient Planks

#774411

RGB 119, 68, 17 · HSL 30°, 75%, 27% · CMYK 0, 43, 86, 53

Ancient Planks is #774411 in HEX — rgb(119, 68, 17), hsl(30°, 75%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 86%, 53%).

Ancient Planks pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 75%, 27%. 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#774411

RGB119, 68, 17

HSL30°, 75%, 27%

HSV30°, 86%, 47%

CMYK0, 43, 86, 53

Decimal7816209

CSS RGBrgb(119, 68, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 75%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moroccan Spice S250-7

ΔE 6.6 · #835323

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 7.5 · #875228

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 9.7 · #734222

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 10.5 · #8C5D2C

Dulux

Dark Rye S10E9

ΔE 12.3 · #905A36

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 12.8 · #8E5335

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 13.6 · #9C6038

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 14.5 · #9D603B

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 14.7 · #8C4D35

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 14.8 · #97653C

Sherwin-Williams

Leather Bound SW6118

ΔE 15.6 · #8D623D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 16.3 · #864633

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 16.9 · #9D6C40

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 18.1 · #A17135

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 20.6 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 23.4 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

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

#774411

#114578

Analogous

#781111

#774411

#787811

Triadic

#774411

#117845

#451178

Split-Complementary

#774411

#117878

#111178

Tetradic

#774411

#117811

#114578

#781178

Monochromatic

#160D03

#361F08

#774411

#BB6B1B

#E4913F

Rectangle

#774411

#457811

#114578

#451178

Compound

#774411

#787811

#114578

#111178

Variations

Lighter

#BA6A1B

#D78F48

#E0BE9C

Darker

#62370C

#452607

#291603

Saturation

#544535

#784511

#814509

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

8.02:1

AAA

vs Black

2.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#774411

#61570C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#774411

#50501D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#774411

#774047

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ancient Planks 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

#996028

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#774411

Daylight 5500K

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

#86654C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#153B60

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: #774411;

CSS — background

background-color: #774411;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-planks: #774411;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-planks': '#774411' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#774411] text-[#774411]

SCSS

$ancient-planks: #774411;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #774411?

#774411 is Ancient Planks, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #774411 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Planks?

Ancient Planks 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 Ancient Planks?

Ancient Planks 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 Ancient Planks?

You can download Ancient Planks 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 Ancient Planks?

The hex code is #774411. In RGB it's 119, 68, 17, and in HSL it's 30°, 75%, 27%.

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