ORANGES

Chocolate Truffle

#78523F

RGB 120, 82, 63 · HSL 20°, 31%, 36% · CMYK 0, 32, 48, 53

Chocolate Truffle is #78523F in HEX — rgb(120, 82, 63), hsl(20°, 31%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 48%, 53%).

Chocolate Truffle pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 31%, 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.

HEX#78523F
RGB120, 82, 63
HSL20°, 31%, 36%
HSV20°, 48%, 47%
CMYK0, 32, 48, 53
Decimal7885375
CSS RGBrgb(120, 82, 63)
CSS HSLhsl(20, 31%, 36%)

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate2096-20

ΔE 0.4 · #795340

Hallman-Lindsay

Brownstonehistoric-brownstone

ΔE 1.2 · #785441

Kilz

Yule LogLC290-02

ΔE 1.9 · #7C5641

Vista Paint

Soul of the EarthK-1064

ΔE 2.8 · #714C3B

Dunn-Edwards

Roxy BrownDE6084

ΔE 2.9 · #7A5546

RAL

Beige Brown8024

ΔE 3 · #79553D

Dulux

Brown LeafS09E8

ΔE 3 · #784E3F

Valspar

Cowboy Suede2011-6

ΔE 3.2 · #7C5244

Behr

MolassesS220-7

ΔE 3.3 · #7B573F

Sherwin-Williams

Umber RustSW9100

ΔE 3.6 · #765138

PPG

Spiced Cinnamon1071-7

ΔE 3.7 · #805B48

Kobra

Copper46

ΔE 5.4 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

MapleD-6784

ΔE 6.9 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA08989

ΔE 7.9 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .06Clay-06

ΔE 10.1 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab290

ΔE 13.2 · #726454

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.

Complementary

#78523F
#3F6578

Analogous

#783F49
#78523F
#786F3F

Triadic

#78523F
#3F7852
#523F78

Split-Complementary

#78523F
#3F786F
#3F4978

Tetradic

#78523F
#49783F
#3F6578
#6F3F78

Monochromatic

#140E0B
#463025
#78523F
#A9755B
#C39F8D

Rectangle

#78523F
#65783F
#3F6578
#523F78

Compound

#78523F
#786F3F
#3F6578
#3F4978

Shades and tints of Chocolate Truffle run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4EEEB
Tint #DBC5BB
Tint #C19D8A
Tint #A8745A
Base #78523F
Shade #644535
Shade #50372A
Shade #3C2920
Shade #281B15

Lighter

#A37056
#B79483
#D2C2B9

Darker

#614132
#442D21
#281A13

Saturation

#645953
#78523F
#984820

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

Aa

vs White

6.82:1

AA

Aa

vs Black

3.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#78523F
#66603E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#78523F
#5A5A42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#78523F
#785054

Original → Simulated

Warm · Inviting

Chocolate Truffle 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
#996A4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#78523F

Daylight 5500K

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

#876F6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#ECEAE9

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.

#395563

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #78523F;
CSS — background
background-color: #78523F;
CSS Variable
--color-chocolate-truffle: #78523F;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'chocolate-truffle': '#78523F' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#78523F] text-[#78523F]
SCSS
$chocolate-truffle: #78523F;
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What color is #78523F?

#78523F is Chocolate Truffle, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #78523F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Truffle?

Chocolate Truffle 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 Chocolate Truffle?

Chocolate Truffle 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 Chocolate Truffle?

You can download Chocolate Truffle 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 Chocolate Truffle?

The hex code is #78523F. In RGB it's 120, 82, 63, and in HSL it's 20°, 31%, 36%.

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