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Secret Journal

#7C6055

RGB 124, 96, 85 · HSL 17°, 19%, 41% · CMYK 0, 23, 31, 51

Secret Journal is #7C6055 in HEX — rgb(124, 96, 85), hsl(17°, 19%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 31%, 51%).

Secret Journal pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 19%, 41%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#7C6055

RGB124, 96, 85

HSL17°, 19%, 41%

HSV17°, 31%, 49%

CMYK0, 23, 31, 51

Decimal8151125

CSS RGBrgb(124, 96, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 19%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Hot Cocoa SW6047

ΔE 1.3 · #806257

Hallman-Lindsay

Amazon Mist 136

ΔE 1.6 · #7F6054

Behr

Secret Journal MQ1-57

ΔE 1.8 · #7D6159

Valspar

November Foliage 2001-9A

ΔE 2 · #7B5C51

Vista Paint

Amazon Mist C-135

ΔE 2.1 · #7D5E51

Benjamin Moore

Cowboy 1015

ΔE 2.2 · #7F6456

Dulux

Havana S10C7

ΔE 2.2 · #765E52

Dunn-Edwards

Wild West DE6055

ΔE 3 · #7E5C52

Kilz

Mocha Madness LM180

ΔE 3.4 · #7F6050

PPG

Warrior 1076-6

ΔE 4.2 · #7D685B

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 5.8 · #755C48

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.8 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 7.2 · #816F66

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 7.9 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 12.6 · #66665A

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

#7C6055

#55717C

Analogous

#7C555D

#7C6055

#7C7455

Triadic

#7C6055

#557C60

#60557C

Split-Complementary

#7C6055

#557C74

#555D7C

Tetradic

#7C6055

#5D7C55

#55717C

#74557C

Monochromatic

#211A17

#4F3D36

#7C6055

#A48679

#C3AFA7

Rectangle

#7C6055

#717C55

#55717C

#60557C

Compound

#7C6055

#7C7455

#55717C

#555D7C

Variations

Lighter

#9E7D70

#B39E96

#D1C7C3

Darker

#644C43

#46342D

#291E1A

Saturation

#6F6663

#7C6055

#A74E2A

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

5.74:1

vs Black

3.66:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7C6055

#6E6A55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C6055

#656557

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C6055

#7C5F61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Secret Journal 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

#9C755B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C6055

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A7A7F

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#43626F

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: #7C6055;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C6055;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-journal: #7C6055;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-journal': '#7C6055' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C6055] text-[#7C6055]

SCSS

$secret-journal: #7C6055;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C6055?

#7C6055 is Secret Journal, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7C6055 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secret Journal?

Secret Journal 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 Secret Journal?

Secret Journal 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 Secret Journal?

You can download Secret Journal 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 Secret Journal?

The hex code is #7C6055. In RGB it's 124, 96, 85, and in HSL it's 17°, 19%, 41%.

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