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Tortoise Shell

#7C4937

RGB 124, 73, 55 · HSL 16°, 39%, 35% · CMYK 0, 41, 56, 51

Tortoise Shell is #7C4937 in HEX — rgb(124, 73, 55), hsl(16°, 39%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 56%, 51%).

Tortoise Shell pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 39%, 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#7C4937

RGB124, 73, 55

HSL16°, 39%, 35%

HSV16°, 56%, 49%

CMYK0, 41, 56, 51

Decimal8145207

CSS RGBrgb(124, 73, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 39%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Russet Tan S09F9

ΔE 1.8 · #7D4834

Benjamin Moore

Burnt 2094-10

ΔE 2.1 · #7C4633

Hallman-Lindsay

Valentino 46

ΔE 2.6 · #7F4738

Vista Paint

Valentino C-45

ΔE 2.8 · #7D4534

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 3.3 · #864F3E

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 3.7 · #74412D

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 4.5 · #7C503F

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 5.1 · #8A5543

Sherwin-Williams

Red Barn SW7591

ΔE 5.7 · #7C453D

RAL

Signal Brown 8002

ΔE 6 · #6C3B2A

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.8 · #864633

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 7.7 · #7C5641

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.9 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.1 · #7D5436

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.9 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 11.2 · #8F4E4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#7C4937

#36697C

Analogous

#7C3647

#7C4937

#7C6C36

Triadic

#7C4937

#367C49

#49367C

Split-Complementary

#7C4937

#367C6C

#36477C

Tetradic

#7C4937

#477C36

#36697C

#6C367C

Monochromatic

#120A08

#472A1F

#7C4937

#B1684E

#C99683

Rectangle

#7C4937

#697C36

#36697C

#49367C

Compound

#7C4937

#7C6C36

#36697C

#36477C

Variations

Lighter

#AA644B

#BD8C7B

#D5BEB5

Darker

#653A2A

#46271C

#291710

Saturation

#64544F

#7C4936

#973C1B

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

7.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#7C4937

#655D35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C4937

#54543A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C4937

#7B484C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tortoise Shell 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

#9C6344

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C4937

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A6869

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.

#335865

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: #7C4937;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C4937;

CSS Variable

--color-tortoise-shell: #7C4937;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tortoise-shell': '#7C4937' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C4937] text-[#7C4937]

SCSS

$tortoise-shell: #7C4937;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C4937?

#7C4937 is Tortoise Shell, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7C4937 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tortoise Shell?

Tortoise Shell 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 Tortoise Shell?

Tortoise Shell 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 Tortoise Shell?

You can download Tortoise Shell 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 Tortoise Shell?

The hex code is #7C4937. In RGB it's 124, 73, 55, and in HSL it's 16°, 39%, 35%.

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