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Graham Crust

#806240

RGB 128, 98, 64 · HSL 32°, 33%, 38% · CMYK 0, 23, 50, 50

Graham Crust is #806240 in HEX — rgb(128, 98, 64), hsl(32°, 33%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 50%, 50%).

Graham Crust pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 33%, 38%. 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#806240

RGB128, 98, 64

HSL32°, 33%, 38%

HSV32°, 50%, 50%

CMYK0, 23, 50, 50

Decimal8413760

CSS RGBrgb(128, 98, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 33%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Graham Crust 270

Exact match

Vista Paint

Graham Crust C-269

ΔE 2.2 · #80633D

Dulux

Imperial Tan S12E9

ΔE 2.3 · #7D5D3D

Benjamin Moore

Weathered 1050

ΔE 2.8 · #866947

Behr

Bazaar UL180-26

ΔE 3.1 · #836848

PPG

Seasoned Acorn 1096-7

ΔE 3.2 · #7F6640

Sherwin-Williams

Mossy Gold SW6139

ΔE 3.3 · #7F6743

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 3.8 · #835E3B

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 3.8 · #8A6642

Dunn-Edwards

Chester Brown DE6147

ΔE 4 · #876B4B

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6 · #8F6E46

Valspar

Standing Still 2008-7B

ΔE 6.5 · #8F6D52

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 7.4 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 12.3 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 13.7 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 14.4 · #847763

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#806240

#415F81

Analogous

#814341

#806240

#7F8141

Triadic

#806240

#418163

#634181

Split-Complementary

#806240

#417F81

#434181

Tetradic

#806240

#418143

#415F81

#81417F

Monochromatic

#1B150E

#4E3C27

#806240

#AF8A60

#C8AF92

Rectangle

#806240

#5F8141

#415F81

#634181

Compound

#806240

#7F8141

#415F81

#434181

Variations

Lighter

#AA8357

#BBA286

#D4C9BB

Darker

#684F33

#493722

#2B2013

Saturation

#6A6257

#816341

#A16520

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

5.62:1

vs Black

3.74:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#806240

#746B40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#806240

#686846

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#806240

#815E63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Graham Crust 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

#9F764B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#806240

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D7B6F

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.

#3B5169

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: #806240;

CSS — background

background-color: #806240;

CSS Variable

--color-graham-crust: #806240;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'graham-crust': '#806240' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#806240] text-[#806240]

SCSS

$graham-crust: #806240;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #806240?

#806240 is Graham Crust, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #806240 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Graham Crust?

Graham Crust 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 Graham Crust?

Graham Crust 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 Graham Crust?

You can download Graham Crust 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 Graham Crust?

The hex code is #806240. In RGB it's 128, 98, 64, and in HSL it's 32°, 33%, 38%.

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