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Beige Brown

#79553D

RGB 121, 85, 61 · HSL 24°, 33%, 36% · CMYK 0, 30, 50, 53

Beige Brown is #79553D in HEX — rgb(121, 85, 61), hsl(24°, 33%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 50%, 53%).

Beige Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 33%, 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.

Color Codes

HEX#79553D

RGB121, 85, 61

HSL24°, 33%, 36%

HSV24°, 50%, 47%

CMYK0, 30, 50, 53

Decimal7951677

CSS RGBrgb(121, 85, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 33%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

Exact match

Behr

Molasses S220-7

ΔE 0.8 · #7B573F

Benjamin Moore

Charleston HC-186

ΔE 1.5 · #75533A

Sherwin-Williams

Umber Rust SW9100

ΔE 1.9 · #765138

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 2 · #7C5641

PPG

Molasses 1079-7

ΔE 2.9 · #74563D

Hallman-Lindsay

Brownstone historic-brownstone

ΔE 2.9 · #785441

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 3 · #7C5539

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 3.8 · #7F5E46

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 4 · #785536

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 4.7 · #7D5436

Valspar

Cowboy Hat 3010-8

ΔE 5.9 · #745746

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.4 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 10.4 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.6 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 13.1 · #726454

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#79553D

#3E627A

Analogous

#7A3E44

#79553D

#7A743E

Triadic

#79553D

#3E7A56

#563E7A

Split-Complementary

#79553D

#3E7A74

#3E447A

Tetradic

#79553D

#447A3E

#3E627A

#743E7A

Monochromatic

#140E0A

#473224

#79553D

#AB7A59

#C5A38C

Rectangle

#79553D

#627A3E

#3E627A

#563E7A

Compound

#79553D

#7A743E

#3E627A

#3E447A

Variations

Lighter

#A67453

#B99882

#D3C3B9

Darker

#634430

#452F20

#291B12

Saturation

#655A53

#7A563E

#99501F

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

6.60:1

vs Black

3.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#79553D

#69623C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79553D

#5C5C41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79553D

#795357

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beige 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

#9A6C49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79553D

Daylight 5500K

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

#87716D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#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.

#385264

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: #79553D;

CSS — background

background-color: #79553D;

CSS Variable

--color-beige-brown: #79553D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beige-brown': '#79553D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79553D] text-[#79553D]

SCSS

$beige-brown: #79553D;

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#78523F · ΔE 3.0

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#725641 · ΔE 4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79553D?

#79553D is Beige Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #79553D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beige Brown?

Beige 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 Beige Brown?

Beige 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 Beige Brown?

You can download Beige 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 Beige Brown?

The hex code is #79553D. In RGB it's 121, 85, 61, and in HSL it's 24°, 33%, 36%.

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