ORANGES

Urban

#7C6C4F

RGB 124, 108, 79 · HSL 39°, 22%, 40% · CMYK 0, 13, 36, 51

Urban is #7C6C4F in HEX — rgb(124, 108, 79), hsl(39°, 22%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 36%, 51%).

Urban pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 22%, 40%. 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#7C6C4F

RGB124, 108, 79

HSL39°, 22%, 40%

HSV39°, 36%, 49%

CMYK0, 13, 36, 51

Decimal8154191

CSS RGBrgb(124, 108, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 22%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Urban 238

Exact match

Behr

Olive PPU8-1

ΔE 0.7 · #7B6C4E

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Brass SW2843

ΔE 2.4 · #7A6A51

Hallman-Lindsay

Becker Gold 353

ΔE 2.4 · #776949

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 2.6 · #826D4F

Dunn-Edwards

Camouflage DEA172

ΔE 3 · #7E7150

PPG

Conservation 1027-6

ΔE 3.1 · #796E54

Vista Paint

Becker Gold C-352

ΔE 3.3 · #776A48

Dulux

Jarrah S14D7

ΔE 4.5 · #826E58

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 5.7 · #7C644E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.3 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 6.4 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 7.1 · #847763

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 7.7 · #6D6552

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 8.2 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 9.5 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#7C6C4F

#505F7C

Analogous

#7C5650

#7C6C4F

#767C50

Triadic

#7C6C4F

#507C6D

#6D507C

Split-Complementary

#7C6C4F

#50767C

#56507C

Tetradic

#7C6C4F

#507C56

#505F7C

#7C5076

Monochromatic

#1F1B14

#4E4432

#7C6C4F

#A59473

#C3B8A2

Rectangle

#7C6C4F

#5F7C50

#505F7C

#6D507C

Compound

#7C6C4F

#767C50

#505F7C

#56507C

Variations

Lighter

#A08D6A

#B4A892

#D2CCC1

Darker

#64573F

#463C2B

#292318

Saturation

#6D685F

#7C6D50

#A47928

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

5.10:1

vs Black

4.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7C6C4F

#77704F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C6C4F

#6F6F53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C6C4F

#7D686C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Urban 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

#9C7E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C6C4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A837B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#41506C

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: #7C6C4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C6C4F;

CSS Variable

--color-urban: #7C6C4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'urban': '#7C6C4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C6C4F] text-[#7C6C4F]

SCSS

$urban: #7C6C4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C6C4F?

#7C6C4F is Urban, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7C6C4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Urban?

Urban 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 Urban?

Urban 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 Urban?

You can download Urban 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 Urban?

The hex code is #7C6C4F. In RGB it's 124, 108, 79, and in HSL it's 39°, 22%, 40%.

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