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Coconut

#785F4C

RGB 120, 95, 76 · HSL 26°, 22%, 38% · CMYK 0, 21, 37, 53

Coconut is #785F4C in HEX — rgb(120, 95, 76), hsl(26°, 22%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 37%, 53%).

Coconut pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 22%, 38%. 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#785F4C

RGB120, 95, 76

HSL26°, 22%, 38%

HSV26°, 37%, 47%

CMYK0, 21, 37, 53

Decimal7888716

CSS RGBrgb(120, 95, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 22%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Coconut 1029

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Caraïbe SW9090

Exact match

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 1.4 · #755C48

Hallman-Lindsay

Hickory Nut historic-hickory-nut

ΔE 1.5 · #78614C

PPG

Chocolate Ripple 1078-7

ΔE 1.6 · #76604E

Valspar

Chocolate Turtle 3001-9A

ΔE 1.8 · #7B6251

Vista Paint

Hickory Nut C-1453

ΔE 1.9 · #75604C

Behr

Sassafras Tea HDC-CL-13

ΔE 2.2 · #7D614C

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 2.5 · #7C644E

Dunn-Edwards

Log Cabin DEA162

ΔE 2.8 · #705A46

Dulux

Vintage Leather SN3D8

ΔE 3.4 · #73614F

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 5.8 · #726454

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 5.8 · #675544

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.1 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 8.6 · #7F6F63

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 11.1 · #5B4631

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

#785F4C

#4C6476

Analogous

#764C4E

#785F4C

#76734C

Triadic

#785F4C

#4C765E

#5E4C76

Split-Complementary

#785F4C

#4C7673

#4C4E76

Tetradic

#785F4C

#4E764C

#4C6476

#734C76

Monochromatic

#191410

#48392E

#785F4C

#A2846D

#BFAB9B

Rectangle

#785F4C

#64764C

#4C6476

#5E4C76

Compound

#785F4C

#76734C

#4C6476

#4C4E76

Variations

Lighter

#9C7D65

#B29E8E

#D0C7BF

Darker

#5F4B3C

#423428

#271E17

Saturation

#67605B

#765E4C

#9C5926

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

5.93:1

vs Black

3.54:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#785F4C

#6D674C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#785F4C

#64644F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#785F4C

#785D60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coconut 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

#997454

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#785F4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#877978

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.

#3E5567

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: #785F4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #785F4C;

CSS Variable

--color-coconut: #785F4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coconut': '#785F4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#785F4C] text-[#785F4C]

SCSS

$coconut: #785F4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #785F4C?

#785F4C is Coconut, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #785F4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coconut?

Coconut 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 Coconut?

Coconut 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 Coconut?

You can download Coconut 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 Coconut?

The hex code is #785F4C. In RGB it's 120, 95, 76, and in HSL it's 26°, 22%, 38%.

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