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Iron Oxide

#835949

RGB 131, 89, 73 · HSL 17°, 28%, 40% · CMYK 0, 32, 44, 49

Iron Oxide is #835949 in HEX — rgb(131, 89, 73), hsl(17°, 28%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 44%, 49%).

Iron Oxide pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 28%, 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#835949

RGB131, 89, 73

HSL17°, 28%, 40%

HSV17°, 44%, 51%

CMYK0, 32, 44, 49

Decimal8608073

CSS RGBrgb(131, 89, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 28%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Abbey 1225

ΔE 1.2 · #835B4A

Behr

Iron Oxide QE-15

ΔE 1.9 · #7F5749

Dulux

How Now S09E7

ΔE 2.6 · #885F50

PPG

Spiced Cinnamon 1071-7

ΔE 2.7 · #805B48

Dunn-Edwards

Red Hook DE6091

ΔE 3 · #845544

Valspar

Cowboy Suede 2011-6

ΔE 3 · #7C5244

Vista Paint

Liberty C-1451

ΔE 3.5 · #875D52

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 3.5 · #85594F

Kilz

Yule Log LC290-02

ΔE 3.6 · #7C5641

Hallman-Lindsay

Liberty historic-liberty

ΔE 4 · #885D53

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 4.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 5.6 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.6 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 9.8 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 12.4 · #8F4E4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#835949

#497283

Analogous

#834956

#835949

#837649

Triadic

#835949

#49835A

#5A4983

Split-Complementary

#835949

#498376

#495683

Tetradic

#835949

#568349

#497283

#764983

Monochromatic

#211612

#52382E

#835949

#AC7E6C

#C8A99D

Rectangle

#835949

#728349

#497283

#5A4983

Compound

#835949

#837649

#497283

#495683

Variations

Lighter

#A77662

#B99A8D

#D4C5BF

Darker

#6A473A

#493127

#2B1C16

Saturation

#6F625D

#835A49

#A74A25

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

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#835949

#6F6948

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#835949

#62624B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#835949

#83585B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Iron Oxide 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

#A26F52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#835949

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F7476

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.

#41606C

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: #835949;

CSS — background

background-color: #835949;

CSS Variable

--color-iron-oxide: #835949;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iron-oxide': '#835949' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#835949] text-[#835949]

SCSS

$iron-oxide: #835949;

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#7E5849 · ΔE 2.2

English Brown

#7D5648 · ΔE 2.4

Espresso

#7C5547 · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #835949?

#835949 is Iron Oxide, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #835949 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iron Oxide?

Iron Oxide 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 Iron Oxide?

Iron Oxide 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 Iron Oxide?

You can download Iron Oxide 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 Iron Oxide?

The hex code is #835949. In RGB it's 131, 89, 73, and in HSL it's 17°, 28%, 40%.

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