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Backcountry

#7C725F

RGB 124, 114, 95 · HSL 39°, 13%, 43% · CMYK 0, 8, 23, 51

Backcountry is #7C725F in HEX — rgb(124, 114, 95), hsl(39°, 13%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 23%, 51%).

Backcountry pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 13%, 43%. 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#7C725F

RGB124, 114, 95

HSL39°, 13%, 43%

HSV39°, 23%, 49%

CMYK0, 8, 23, 51

Decimal8155743

CSS RGBrgb(124, 114, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 13%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Swampy S15B6

ΔE 1.5 · #7F745F

Vista Paint

Thatched Cottage C-205

ΔE 1.5 · #807563

Hallman-Lindsay

Tankard Gray historic-tankard-gray

ΔE 1.5 · #7D7463

Benjamin Moore

Fairview HC-85

ΔE 1.8 · #7D7262

Sherwin-Williams

Messenger Bag SW7740

ΔE 1.8 · #7D745E

Valspar

Olive Sawdust 6007-2C

ΔE 2.3 · #786E5E

Behr

Caffeine N210-5

ΔE 2.5 · #7D7765

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 2.6 · #746D5A

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 2.6 · #847763

PPG

Momentum 1028-6

ΔE 2.7 · #746F5C

Dunn-Edwards

Center Ridge DE6230

ΔE 3.5 · #817A69

Kilz

Hitching Post LM200

ΔE 4.4 · #796D61

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.3 · #857F69

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 5.5 · #6D6552

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 5.7 · #726454

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#7C725F

#5F697C

Analogous

#7C645F

#7C725F

#787C5F

Triadic

#7C725F

#5F7C72

#725F7C

Split-Complementary

#7C725F

#5F787C

#645F7C

Tetradic

#7C725F

#5F7C64

#5F697C

#7C5F78

Monochromatic

#25221D

#514A3E

#7C725F

#A29886

#C3BDB1

Rectangle

#7C725F

#697C5F

#5F697C

#725F7C

Compound

#7C725F

#787C5F

#5F697C

#645F7C

Variations

Lighter

#9A8F7C

#B1AB9E

#D1CEC7

Darker

#645B4C

#453F34

#28251E

Saturation

#726F69

#7C725F

#AC8030

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

4.74:1

vs Black

4.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7C725F

#79745F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C725F

#747462

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C725F

#7D6F72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Backcountry 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

#9C8262

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C725F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A8787

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#465675

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: #7C725F;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C725F;

CSS Variable

--color-backcountry: #7C725F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'backcountry': '#7C725F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C725F] text-[#7C725F]

SCSS

$backcountry: #7C725F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C725F?

#7C725F is Backcountry, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7C725F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Backcountry?

Backcountry 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 Backcountry?

Backcountry 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 Backcountry?

You can download Backcountry 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 Backcountry?

The hex code is #7C725F. In RGB it's 124, 114, 95, and in HSL it's 39°, 13%, 43%.

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