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Dark Wood

#855E42

RGB 133, 94, 66 · HSL 25°, 34%, 39% · CMYK 0, 29, 50, 48

Dark Wood is #855E42 in HEX — rgb(133, 94, 66), hsl(25°, 34%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 50%, 48%).

Dark Wood pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 34%, 39%. 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#855E42

RGB133, 94, 66

HSL25°, 34%, 39%

HSV25°, 50%, 52%

CMYK0, 29, 50, 48

Decimal8740418

CSS RGBrgb(133, 94, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 34%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Chasm 172

ΔE 0.8 · #876044

Benjamin Moore

Log 2163-10

ΔE 1.3 · #865D40

Vista Paint

Mochaccino K-1040

ΔE 1.3 · #886144

Sherwin-Williams

Jute Brown SW6096

ΔE 1.6 · #815D40

Behr

Split Rail N250-6

ΔE 2.5 · #826043

Dulux

Loose Leather S11D8

ΔE 3.3 · #845F3D

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 3.6 · #885D47

PPG

Tampico Brown 16-23

ΔE 4 · #835842

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Chest DE6112

ΔE 4 · #8F684B

Valspar

Natural Cork 2008-7A

ΔE 4.2 · #8C664E

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 4.5 · #7D5436

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 4.6 · #79553D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.6 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 12.5 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 14.5 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 14.7 · #726454

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#855E42

#426985

Analogous

#854247

#855E42

#858042

Triadic

#855E42

#42855E

#5E4285

Split-Complementary

#855E42

#428580

#424785

Tetradic

#855E42

#478542

#426985

#804285

Monochromatic

#1F160F

#523A28

#855E42

#B28362

#CBAB95

Rectangle

#855E42

#698542

#426985

#5E4285

Compound

#855E42

#858042

#426985

#424785

Variations

Lighter

#AD7C58

#BD9D87

#D6C6BC

Darker

#6C4B33

#4B3322

#2C1E13

Saturation

#6E6259

#855E42

#A65821

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

5.71:1

vs Black

3.68:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#855E42

#746B41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#855E42

#666646

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#855E42

#855B60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dark Wood 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

#A3734D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#855E42

Daylight 5500K

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

#907871

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.

#3C596D

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: #855E42;

CSS — background

background-color: #855E42;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-wood: #855E42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-wood': '#855E42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#855E42] text-[#855E42]

SCSS

$dark-wood: #855E42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #855E42?

#855E42 is Dark Wood, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #855E42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Wood?

Dark Wood 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 Dark Wood?

Dark Wood 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 Dark Wood?

You can download Dark Wood 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 Dark Wood?

The hex code is #855E42. In RGB it's 133, 94, 66, and in HSL it's 25°, 34%, 39%.

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