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Medium Brown

#7F5112

RGB 127, 81, 18 · HSL 35°, 75%, 28% · CMYK 0, 36, 86, 50

Medium Brown is #7F5112 in HEX — rgb(127, 81, 18), hsl(35°, 75%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 86%, 50%).

Medium Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 75%, 28%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#7F5112

RGB127, 81, 18

HSL35°, 75%, 28%

HSV35°, 86%, 50%

CMYK0, 36, 86, 50

Decimal8343826

CSS RGBrgb(127, 81, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 75%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spanish Leather 300D-7

ΔE 4.3 · #81591A

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 7.2 · #955F20

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 8.2 · #8C5D2C

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 9.5 · #875228

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 11.3 · #9A6A35

Dulux

Golden Brown S11E9

ΔE 11.8 · #986537

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 12.2 · #996F32

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 13 · #A17135

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 13.7 · #9C6038

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 13.8 · #97653C

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 14.7 · #9D6C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 15 · #9D603B

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 15.6 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 18.7 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 21.5 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 26.5 · #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

#7F5112

#123E7D

Analogous

#7D1B12

#7F5112

#747D12

Triadic

#7F5112

#127D50

#50127D

Split-Complementary

#7F5112

#12747D

#1B127D

Tetradic

#7F5112

#127D1B

#123E7D

#7D1274

Monochromatic

#160E03

#3A2508

#7F5112

#C07B1B

#E4A144

Rectangle

#7F5112

#3E7D12

#123E7D

#50127D

Compound

#7F5112

#747D12

#123E7D

#1B127D

Variations

Lighter

#BD7A1B

#D79D4B

#E0C49D

Darker

#66410C

#482D07

#2B1A03

Saturation

#574A37

#7D5012

#865209

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

6.80:1

vs Black

3.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7F5112

#6C610E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F5112

#5B5B22

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F5112

#804C53

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Medium 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

#9F6929

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F5112

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C6E4D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#163663

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: #7F5112;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F5112;

CSS Variable

--color-medium-brown: #7F5112;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medium-brown': '#7F5112' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F5112] text-[#7F5112]

SCSS

$medium-brown: #7F5112;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F5112?

#7F5112 is Medium Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7F5112 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Medium Brown?

Medium 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 Medium Brown?

Medium 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 Medium Brown?

You can download Medium 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 Medium Brown?

The hex code is #7F5112. In RGB it's 127, 81, 18, and in HSL it's 35°, 75%, 28%.

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