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Sencha Brown

#824B35

RGB 130, 75, 53 · HSL 17°, 42%, 36% · CMYK 0, 42, 59, 49

Sencha Brown is #824B35 in HEX — rgb(130, 75, 53), hsl(17°, 42%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 59%, 49%).

Sencha Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 42%, 36%. 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#824B35

RGB130, 75, 53

HSL17°, 42%, 36%

HSV17°, 59%, 51%

CMYK0, 42, 59, 49

Decimal8538933

CSS RGBrgb(130, 75, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 42%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Russet Tan S09F9

ΔE 2.1 · #7D4834

Benjamin Moore

Earthly 2173-10

ΔE 2.6 · #814632

Vista Paint

Remaining Embers C-52

ΔE 2.7 · #8A4F3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 3.5 · #8A4C38

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 3.6 · #864F3E

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 3.7 · #894C3B

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 4.5 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 4.6 · #8C4D35

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 4.9 · #74412D

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 5.1 · #8A5543

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 5.9 · #8D5033

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 6.1 · #8E5335

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 6.1 · #763C28

Sherwin-Williams

Sierra Redwood SW7598

ΔE 6.5 · #924E3C

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 13.5 · #7B584C

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

#824B35

#356D82

Analogous

#823546

#824B35

#827235

Triadic

#824B35

#35824B

#4B3582

Split-Complementary

#824B35

#358272

#354682

Tetradic

#824B35

#468235

#356D82

#723582

Monochromatic

#160D09

#4C2C1F

#824B35

#B76B4E

#CD9984

Rectangle

#824B35

#6D8235

#356D82

#4B3582

Compound

#824B35

#827235

#356D82

#354682

Variations

Lighter

#B16648

#C08E7A

#D7BFB5

Darker

#6A3B29

#4A281B

#2C170F

Saturation

#675750

#824B35

#9D401B

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

6.98:1

vs Black

3.01:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#824B35

#696133

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#824B35

#575738

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#824B35

#824A4F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sencha 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

#A16543

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#824B35

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E6A67

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#325A6A

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: #824B35;

CSS — background

background-color: #824B35;

CSS Variable

--color-sencha-brown: #824B35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sencha-brown': '#824B35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#824B35] text-[#824B35]

SCSS

$sencha-brown: #824B35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #824B35?

#824B35 is Sencha Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #824B35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sencha Brown?

Sencha 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 Sencha Brown?

Sencha 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 Sencha Brown?

You can download Sencha 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 Sencha Brown?

The hex code is #824B35. In RGB it's 130, 75, 53, and in HSL it's 17°, 42%, 36%.

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