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Burnt Terra

#81614D

RGB 129, 97, 77 · HSL 23°, 25%, 40% · CMYK 0, 25, 40, 49

Burnt Terra is #81614D in HEX — rgb(129, 97, 77), hsl(23°, 25%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 40%, 49%).

Burnt Terra pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 25%, 40%. 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#81614D

RGB129, 97, 77

HSL23°, 25%, 40%

HSV23°, 40%, 51%

CMYK0, 25, 40, 49

Decimal8479053

CSS RGBrgb(129, 97, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 25%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burnt Terra UL130-3

Exact match

Dulux

Nomad S10D7

ΔE 0.9 · #83624F

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Brown SW2806

ΔE 1.9 · #7F614A

Valspar

Mona's Mane 3002-9A

ΔE 2.3 · #836652

Kilz

Mocha Madness LM180

ΔE 2.5 · #7F6050

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 2.8 · #7F5E46

Benjamin Moore

Oregon 1230

ΔE 3.1 · #876150

PPG

Spiced Cinnamon 1071-7

ΔE 3.1 · #805B48

Vista Paint

Mocha Java K-1105

ΔE 3.5 · #7F5F51

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 4.2 · #755C48

Hallman-Lindsay

Hickory Nut historic-hickory-nut

ΔE 4.3 · #78614C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 5.6 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9 · #726454

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 9.2 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 9.6 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 10.4 · #7F6F63

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

#81614D

#4D6C80

Analogous

#804D52

#81614D

#807A4D

Triadic

#81614D

#4D8060

#604D80

Split-Complementary

#81614D

#4D807A

#4D5280

Tetradic

#81614D

#52804D

#4D6C80

#7A4D80

Monochromatic

#201813

#503C30

#81614D

#A98670

#C6AE9F

Rectangle

#81614D

#6C804D

#4D6C80

#604D80

Compound

#81614D

#807A4D

#4D6C80

#4D5280

Variations

Lighter

#A37D66

#B79F90

#D3C7C0

Darker

#674D3C

#483529

#2A1E17

Saturation

#6E645E

#80604D

#A65726

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

5.60:1

vs Black

3.75:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#81614D

#726C4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81614D

#676750

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81614D

#815F62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Burnt Terra 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

#A07555

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81614D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D7A79

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.

#415C6C

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: #81614D;

CSS — background

background-color: #81614D;

CSS Variable

--color-burnt-terra: #81614D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnt-terra': '#81614D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81614D] text-[#81614D]

SCSS

$burnt-terra: #81614D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81614D?

#81614D is Burnt Terra, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #81614D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnt Terra?

Burnt Terra 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 Burnt Terra?

Burnt Terra 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 Burnt Terra?

You can download Burnt Terra 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 Burnt Terra?

The hex code is #81614D. In RGB it's 129, 97, 77, and in HSL it's 23°, 25%, 40%.

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