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Outback Brown

#7E5D47

RGB 126, 93, 71 · HSL 24°, 28%, 39% · CMYK 0, 26, 44, 51

Outback Brown is #7E5D47 in HEX — rgb(126, 93, 71), hsl(24°, 28%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 44%, 51%).

Outback Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 28%, 39%. 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#7E5D47

RGB126, 93, 71

HSL24°, 28%, 39%

HSV24°, 44%, 49%

CMYK0, 26, 44, 51

Decimal8281415

CSS RGBrgb(126, 93, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 28%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 1.2 · #7F5E46

Sherwin-Williams

Burnished Brandy SW7523

ΔE 1.8 · #7C5C43

Behr

Burnt Terra UL130-3

ΔE 2.1 · #81614D

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1134

ΔE 2.2 · #835F47

PPG

Spiced Cinnamon 1071-7

ΔE 2.4 · #805B48

Dulux

Nomad S10D7

ΔE 2.8 · #83624F

Vista Paint

Brownstone C-1449

ΔE 3.4 · #775745

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 3.5 · #7C5641

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 3.8 · #79553D

Hallman-Lindsay

Brownstone historic-brownstone

ΔE 3.9 · #785441

Valspar

Chocolate Sauce 2006-7A

ΔE 4.1 · #805E4F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 5.9 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 7.7 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 9.2 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10.2 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 12 · #6A443B

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

#7E5D47

#48697F

Analogous

#7F484D

#7E5D47

#7F7A48

Triadic

#7E5D47

#487F5E

#5E487F

Split-Complementary

#7E5D47

#487F7A

#484D7F

Tetradic

#7E5D47

#4D7F48

#48697F

#7A487F

Monochromatic

#1D1611

#4E3A2C

#7E5D47

#AB8369

#C6AC9A

Rectangle

#7E5D47

#697F48

#48697F

#5E487F

Compound

#7E5D47

#7F7A48

#48697F

#484D7F

Variations

Lighter

#A57C60

#B89D8B

#D3C6BE

Darker

#674B38

#483326

#2A1E16

Saturation

#6C625B

#7F5E48

#A35724

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

5.93:1

vs Black

3.54:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7E5D47

#6F6846

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7E5D47

#64644A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7E5D47

#7E5B5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Outback Brown 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

#9E7250

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7E5D47

Daylight 5500K

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

#8B7775

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#3F596A

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: #7E5D47;

CSS — background

background-color: #7E5D47;

CSS Variable

--color-outback-brown: #7E5D47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'outback-brown': '#7E5D47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7E5D47] text-[#7E5D47]

SCSS

$outback-brown: #7E5D47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7E5D47?

#7E5D47 is Outback Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7E5D47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Outback Brown?

Outback Brown 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 Outback Brown?

Outback Brown 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 Outback Brown?

You can download Outback Brown 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 Outback Brown?

The hex code is #7E5D47. In RGB it's 126, 93, 71, and in HSL it's 24°, 28%, 39%.

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