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Acorn

#7F5E50

RGB 127, 94, 80 · HSL 18°, 23%, 41% · CMYK 0, 26, 37, 50

Acorn is #7F5E50 in HEX — rgb(127, 94, 80), hsl(18°, 23%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 50%).

Acorn pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 23%, 41%. 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#7F5E50

RGB127, 94, 80

HSL18°, 23%, 41%

HSV18°, 37%, 50%

CMYK0, 26, 37, 50

Decimal8347216

CSS RGBrgb(127, 94, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 23%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mocha Java K-1105

ΔE 0.6 · #7F5F51

Valspar

Chocolate Sauce 2006-7A

ΔE 0.8 · #805E4F

Benjamin Moore

Wynwood 1231

ΔE 1 · #7D5C4F

Kilz

Mocha Madness LM180

ΔE 1.5 · #7F6050

Hallman-Lindsay

Burnt Umber historic-burnt-umber

ΔE 1.8 · #7D5A4D

Dunn-Edwards

Wild West DE6055

ΔE 2.4 · #7E5C52

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 2.6 · #7B584C

Behr

Tilled Earth HDC-SP14-6

ΔE 2.7 · #816250

Sherwin-Williams

Hot Cocoa SW6047

ΔE 2.9 · #806257

Dulux

Nomad S10D7

ΔE 3.2 · #83624F

PPG

Suede Leather 1072-6

ΔE 3.8 · #896757

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 5.1 · #755C48

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 8.7 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 8.9 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 9.8 · #816F66

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 11.7 · #7D5436

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

#7F5E50

#517281

Analogous

#81515A

#7F5E50

#817751

Triadic

#7F5E50

#51815F

#5F5181

Split-Complementary

#7F5E50

#518177

#515A81

Tetradic

#7F5E50

#5A8151

#517281

#775181

Monochromatic

#231916

#523C33

#7F5E50

#A98475

#C6AEA4

Rectangle

#7F5E50

#728151

#517281

#5F5181

Compound

#7F5E50

#817751

#517281

#515A81

Variations

Lighter

#A27C6B

#B69E93

#D3C7C2

Darker

#684C3F

#48342B

#2A1E19

Saturation

#706661

#815F51

#A94F28

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

5.80:1

vs Black

3.62:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7F5E50

#6F6A50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F5E50

#656552

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F5E50

#7F5D60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Acorn 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

#9F7357

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F5E50

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C787B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#43626F

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: #7F5E50;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F5E50;

CSS Variable

--color-acorn: #7F5E50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'acorn': '#7F5E50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F5E50] text-[#7F5E50]

SCSS

$acorn: #7F5E50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F5E50?

#7F5E50 is Acorn, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7F5E50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Acorn?

Acorn 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 Acorn?

Acorn 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 Acorn?

You can download Acorn 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 Acorn?

The hex code is #7F5E50. In RGB it's 127, 94, 80, and in HSL it's 18°, 23%, 41%.

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