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Emperador

#79573A

RGB 121, 87, 58 · HSL 28°, 35%, 35% · CMYK 0, 28, 52, 53

Emperador is #79573A in HEX — rgb(121, 87, 58), hsl(28°, 35%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 52%, 53%).

Emperador pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 35%, 35%. 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#79573A

RGB121, 87, 58

HSL28°, 35%, 35%

HSV28°, 52%, 47%

CMYK0, 28, 52, 53

Decimal7952186

CSS RGBrgb(121, 87, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 35%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 1.6 · #785536

Sherwin-Williams

Über Umber SW9107

ΔE 1.9 · #7B5838

Benjamin Moore

Marsh 2164-20

ΔE 2.4 · #7F593E

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 2.5 · #7C5539

PPG

Maple Syrup 1084-7

ΔE 2.9 · #75583D

Behr

Molasses S220-7

ΔE 2.9 · #7B573F

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 2.9 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 3.8 · #7D5436

Hallman-Lindsay

Fall In Season 179

ΔE 4.3 · #7F6144

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 4.4 · #7F5E46

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 4.7 · #7C5641

Valspar

Natural Cork 2008-7A

ΔE 7.4 · #8C664E

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 11.4 · #675544

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13.2 · #6A443B

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 13.9 · #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

#79573A

#3A5B78

Analogous

#783A3C

#79573A

#78763A

Triadic

#79573A

#3A7857

#573A78

Split-Complementary

#79573A

#3A7876

#3A3C78

Tetradic

#79573A

#3C783A

#3A5B78

#763A78

Monochromatic

#110C08

#453221

#79573A

#AC7D53

#C5A487

Rectangle

#79573A

#5B783A

#3A5B78

#573A78

Compound

#79573A

#78763A

#3A5B78

#3A3C78

Variations

Lighter

#A57850

#B99A7E

#D3C4B7

Darker

#62462D

#44301E

#281C11

Saturation

#635950

#78573A

#95551D

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

6.49:1

vs Black

3.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#79573A

#6A6239

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79573A

#5E5E3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79573A

#795458

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Emperador 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

#9A6E47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79573A

Daylight 5500K

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

#87736B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#354D62

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: #79573A;

CSS — background

background-color: #79573A;

CSS Variable

--color-emperador: #79573A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emperador': '#79573A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79573A] text-[#79573A]

SCSS

$emperador: #79573A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79573A?

#79573A is Emperador, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #79573A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emperador?

Emperador 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 Emperador?

Emperador 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 Emperador?

You can download Emperador 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 Emperador?

The hex code is #79573A. In RGB it's 121, 87, 58, and in HSL it's 28°, 35%, 35%.

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