ORANGES

Imperial Tan

#7D5D3D

RGB 125, 93, 61 · HSL 30°, 34%, 36% · CMYK 0, 26, 51, 51

Imperial Tan is #7D5D3D in HEX — rgb(125, 93, 61), hsl(30°, 34%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 51%, 51%).

Imperial Tan pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 34%, 36%. 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#7D5D3D

RGB125, 93, 61

HSL30°, 34%, 36%

HSV30°, 51%, 49%

CMYK0, 26, 51, 51

Decimal8215869

CSS RGBrgb(125, 93, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 34%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Imperial Tan S12E9

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fall in Season C-178

ΔE 2.1 · #7E6042

Hallman-Lindsay

Graham Crust 270

ΔE 2.3 · #806240

Sherwin-Williams

Jute Brown SW6096

ΔE 2.4 · #815D40

Behr

Split Rail N250-6

ΔE 2.4 · #826043

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 3.3 · #835E3B

Benjamin Moore

Marsh 2164-20

ΔE 3.8 · #7F593E

PPG

Maple Syrup 1084-7

ΔE 3.9 · #75583D

RAL

Pearl Gold 1036

ΔE 4.6 · #705335

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 4.6 · #7F5E46

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 5.4 · #7D5436

Valspar

Natural Cork 2008-7A

ΔE 6.7 · #8C664E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.8 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12.4 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 13.7 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 15.4 · #847763

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

#7D5D3D

#3D5C7B

Analogous

#7B3D3D

#7D5D3D

#7B7B3D

Triadic

#7D5D3D

#3D7B5C

#5C3D7B

Split-Complementary

#7D5D3D

#3D7B7B

#3D3D7B

Tetradic

#7D5D3D

#3D7B3D

#3D5C7B

#7B3D7B

Monochromatic

#150F0A

#483623

#7D5D3D

#AD8258

#C6A88B

Rectangle

#7D5D3D

#5C7B3D

#3D5C7B

#5C3D7B

Compound

#7D5D3D

#7B7B3D

#3D5C7B

#3D3D7B

Variations

Lighter

#A77C52

#B99D81

#D3C6B8

Darker

#64492F

#453220

#291D12

Saturation

#655C52

#7B5C3D

#995C1E

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

5.99:1

vs Black

3.51:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7D5D3D

#6F673C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D5D3D

#636342

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D5D3D

#7E5A5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Imperial Tan 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

#9D7249

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D5D3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A776D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#374E65

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: #7D5D3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D5D3D;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-tan: #7D5D3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-tan': '#7D5D3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D5D3D] text-[#7D5D3D]

SCSS

$imperial-tan: #7D5D3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D5D3D?

#7D5D3D is Imperial Tan, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7D5D3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Tan?

Imperial Tan 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 Imperial Tan?

Imperial Tan 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 Imperial Tan?

You can download Imperial Tan 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 Imperial Tan?

The hex code is #7D5D3D. In RGB it's 125, 93, 61, and in HSL it's 30°, 34%, 36%.

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