ORANGES

Cigar

#7D4E38

RGB 125, 78, 56 · HSL 19°, 38%, 35% · CMYK 0, 38, 55, 51

Cigar is #7D4E38 in HEX — rgb(125, 78, 56), hsl(19°, 38%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 55%, 51%).

Cigar pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 38%, 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#7D4E38

RGB125, 78, 56

HSL19°, 38%, 35%

HSV19°, 55%, 49%

CMYK0, 38, 55, 51

Decimal8212024

CSS RGBrgb(125, 78, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 38%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fallen CSP-330

ΔE 3.6 · #754735

Dulux

Russet Tan S09F9

ΔE 3.6 · #7D4834

Dunn-Edwards

Cellar Door DEA157

ΔE 3.8 · #7C503F

Behr

Bricktone BXC-42

ΔE 3.9 · #734835

PPG

Tampico Brown 16-23

ΔE 4.4 · #835842

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 4.8 · #8A5543

Sherwin-Williams

Umber Rust SW9100

ΔE 5 · #765138

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 5.1 · #7C5539

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 5.1 · #7D5436

Hallman-Lindsay

Valentino 46

ΔE 5.5 · #7F4738

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 5.5 · #7C5641

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 5.8 · #79553D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8.4 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 8.5 · #864633

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.1 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 13.3 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#7D4E38

#37667B

Analogous

#7B3744

#7D4E38

#7B6F37

Triadic

#7D4E38

#377B4D

#4D377B

Split-Complementary

#7D4E38

#377B6F

#37447B

Tetradic

#7D4E38

#447B37

#37667B

#6F377B

Monochromatic

#120B08

#462C20

#7D4E38

#B06E4F

#C89984

Rectangle

#7D4E38

#667B37

#37667B

#4D377B

Compound

#7D4E38

#7B6F37

#37667B

#37447B

Variations

Lighter

#A9694C

#BC907B

#D4BFB6

Darker

#643D2B

#462A1D

#291810

Saturation

#63564F

#7B4D37

#97431C

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

6.96:1

vs Black

3.02:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7D4E38

#686037

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D4E38

#58583B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D4E38

#7D4C51

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cigar 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

#9D6745

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D4E38

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A6C69

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.

#335564

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: #7D4E38;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D4E38;

CSS Variable

--color-cigar: #7D4E38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cigar': '#7D4E38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D4E38] text-[#7D4E38]

SCSS

$cigar: #7D4E38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D4E38?

#7D4E38 is Cigar, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7D4E38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cigar?

Cigar 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 Cigar?

Cigar 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 Cigar?

You can download Cigar 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 Cigar?

The hex code is #7D4E38. In RGB it's 125, 78, 56, and in HSL it's 19°, 38%, 35%.

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