ORANGES

Kara Cha Brown

#783C1D

RGB 120, 60, 29 · HSL 20°, 61%, 29% · CMYK 0, 50, 76, 53

Kara Cha Brown is #783C1D in HEX — rgb(120, 60, 29), hsl(20°, 61%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 76%, 53%).

Kara Cha Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 61%, 29%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#783C1D

RGB120, 60, 29

HSL20°, 61%, 29%

HSV20°, 76%, 47%

CMYK0, 50, 76, 53

Decimal7879709

CSS RGBrgb(120, 60, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 61%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 4.7 · #864326

Dulux

Copper Puzzle S07E9

ΔE 5.8 · #803B26

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 5.9 · #734222

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 2174-10

ΔE 7.2 · #89452F

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 8.4 · #864633

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 8.4 · #7B3728

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8.6 · #8C4D35

Behr

Chestnut Stallion 240D-7

ΔE 8.9 · #8E4520

Vista Paint

April Love C-1060

ΔE 9.1 · #893E2D

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 9.5 · #8E5335

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 9.8 · #8A4C38

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 10.7 · #8F4C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 11.2 · #894C3B

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 13.2 · #945642

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.7 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 17.4 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

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

#783C1D

#1D5977

Analogous

#771D2C

#783C1D

#77681D

Triadic

#783C1D

#1D773B

#3B1D77

Split-Complementary

#783C1D

#1D7768

#1D2C77

Tetradic

#783C1D

#2C771D

#1D5977

#681D77

Monochromatic

#150A05

#391C0E

#783C1D

#B5592C

#D68157

Rectangle

#783C1D

#59771D

#1D5977

#3B1D77

Compound

#783C1D

#77681D

#1D5977

#1D2C77

Variations

Lighter

#B1582B

#CB805A

#DBB7A5

Darker

#612F15

#44200D

#281207

Saturation

#57453C

#773B1D

#85360E

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

8.53:1

AAA

vs Black

2.46:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#783C1D

#5E5519

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#783C1D

#4B4B23

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#783C1D

#783A40

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kara Cha Brown 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

#995A31

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#783C1D

Daylight 5500K

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

#875F55

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#1E4A5F

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: #783C1D;

CSS — background

background-color: #783C1D;

CSS Variable

--color-kara-cha-brown: #783C1D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kara-cha-brown': '#783C1D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#783C1D] text-[#783C1D]

SCSS

$kara-cha-brown: #783C1D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #783C1D?

#783C1D is Kara Cha Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #783C1D warm or cool?

Kara Cha Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kara Cha Brown?

Kara Cha Brown 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 Kara Cha Brown?

Kara Cha Brown 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 Kara Cha Brown?

You can download Kara Cha Brown 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 Kara Cha Brown?

The hex code is #783C1D. In RGB it's 120, 60, 29, and in HSL it's 20°, 61%, 29%.

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