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Dachshund

#7E553E

RGB 126, 85, 62 · HSL 22°, 34%, 37% · CMYK 0, 33, 51, 51

Dachshund is #7E553E in HEX — rgb(126, 85, 62), hsl(22°, 34%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 51%, 51%).

Dachshund pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 34%, 37%. 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#7E553E

RGB126, 85, 62

HSL22°, 34%, 37%

HSV22°, 51%, 49%

CMYK0, 33, 51, 51

Decimal8279358

CSS RGBrgb(126, 85, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 34%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tampico Brown 16-23

ΔE 1.7 · #835842

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 2.1 · #7C5641

Behr

Molasses S220-7

ΔE 2.5 · #7B573F

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 2.5 · #79553D

Benjamin Moore

Saddle 2164-10

ΔE 2.6 · #775239

Vista Paint

Western Pursuit K-1048

ΔE 2.9 · #7C5539

Sherwin-Williams

Umber Rust SW9100

ΔE 2.9 · #765138

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 3.1 · #875942

Hallman-Lindsay

Mover And Shaker 158

ΔE 3.3 · #855D44

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 4.1 · #7D5436

Dulux

Deep Tan S11D9

ΔE 5 · #785536

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 5.2 · #7C5244

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.8 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.8 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 11.4 · #8C4D35

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 14.9 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#7E553E

#3E677E

Analogous

#7E3E47

#7E553E

#7E763E

Triadic

#7E553E

#3E7E56

#563E7E

Split-Complementary

#7E553E

#3E7E76

#3E477E

Tetradic

#7E553E

#477E3E

#3E677E

#763E7E

Monochromatic

#18100C

#4B3325

#7E553E

#AE7A5B

#C7A38E

Rectangle

#7E553E

#677E3E

#3E677E

#563E7E

Compound

#7E553E

#7E763E

#3E677E

#3E477E

Variations

Lighter

#A97353

#BA9783

#D4C3B9

Darker

#664431

#472F20

#2A1B12

Saturation

#685C55

#7E563E

#9E4D1F

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

6.45:1

vs Black

3.26:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7E553E

#6B643D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E553E

#5E5E42

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E553E

#7E5357

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dachshund 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

#9E6C4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E553E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B716E

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.

#395667

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: #7E553E;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E553E;

CSS Variable

--color-dachshund: #7E553E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dachshund': '#7E553E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E553E] text-[#7E553E]

SCSS

$dachshund: #7E553E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E553E?

#7E553E is Dachshund, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7E553E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dachshund?

Dachshund 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 Dachshund?

Dachshund 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 Dachshund?

You can download Dachshund 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 Dachshund?

The hex code is #7E553E. In RGB it's 126, 85, 62, and in HSL it's 22°, 34%, 37%.

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