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Silken

#82704F

RGB 130, 112, 79 · HSL 39°, 24%, 41% · CMYK 0, 14, 39, 49

Silken is #82704F in HEX — rgb(130, 112, 79), hsl(39°, 24%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 39%, 49%).

Silken pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 24%, 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#82704F

RGB130, 112, 79

HSL39°, 24%, 41%

HSV39°, 39%, 51%

CMYK0, 14, 39, 49

Decimal8548431

CSS RGBrgb(130, 112, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 24%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silken 237

Exact match

PPG

Outrigger 1104-7

ΔE 1.7 · #82714D

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 2.2 · #826D4F

Dunn-Edwards

Camouflage DEA172

ΔE 2.3 · #7E7150

Dulux

Olive Ochre S16C7

ΔE 2.6 · #837552

Hallman-Lindsay

Grasslands 333

ΔE 2.7 · #7A6B49

Behr

Olive PPU8-1

ΔE 2.8 · #7B6C4E

Vista Paint

Becker Gold C-352

ΔE 3.7 · #776A48

Sherwin-Williams

Verde Marrón SW9124

ΔE 3.9 · #877459

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 4.3 · #8E7A5A

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 6.9 · #6F6A49

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 8.3 · #7E7B52

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 8.5 · #847763

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.6 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10.1 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10.2 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#82704F

#4F6182

Analogous

#82574F

#82704F

#7A824F

Triadic

#82704F

#4F8270

#704F82

Split-Complementary

#82704F

#4F7A82

#574F82

Tetradic

#82704F

#4F8257

#4F6182

#824F7A

Monochromatic

#231E15

#524732

#82704F

#AA9774

#C7BAA3

Rectangle

#82704F

#61824F

#4F6182

#704F82

Compound

#82704F

#7A824F

#4F6182

#574F82

Variations

Lighter

#A48F6A

#B7AA92

#D3CDC1

Darker

#695A3F

#493E2A

#2B2418

Saturation

#706B61

#82704F

#A97C28

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

4.79:1

vs Black

4.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#82704F

#7C744F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#82704F

#737354

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#82704F

#836C70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Silken 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

#A18156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#82704F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E867B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#43526F

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: #82704F;

CSS — background

background-color: #82704F;

CSS Variable

--color-silken: #82704F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silken': '#82704F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#82704F] text-[#82704F]

SCSS

$silken: #82704F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #82704F?

#82704F is Silken, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #82704F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silken?

Silken 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 Silken?

Silken 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 Silken?

You can download Silken 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 Silken?

The hex code is #82704F. In RGB it's 130, 112, 79, and in HSL it's 39°, 24%, 41%.

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