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Vaquero Boots

#855F43

RGB 133, 95, 67 · HSL 25°, 33%, 39% · CMYK 0, 29, 50, 48

Vaquero Boots is #855F43 in HEX — rgb(133, 95, 67), hsl(25°, 33%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 50%, 48%).

Vaquero Boots pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 33%, 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#855F43

RGB133, 95, 67

HSL25°, 33%, 39%

HSV25°, 50%, 52%

CMYK0, 29, 50, 48

Decimal8740675

CSS RGBrgb(133, 95, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 33%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Chasm 172

ΔE 0.7 · #876044

Vista Paint

Mochaccino K-1040

ΔE 1.1 · #886144

Sherwin-Williams

Jute Brown SW6096

ΔE 1.4 · #815D40

Benjamin Moore

Log 2163-10

ΔE 1.8 · #865D40

Behr

Split Rail N250-6

ΔE 1.9 · #826043

Dulux

Loose Leather S11D8

ΔE 3.4 · #845F3D

Dunn-Edwards

Rodeo DEA163

ΔE 3.7 · #7F5E46

Valspar

Natural Cork 2008-7A

ΔE 3.8 · #8C664E

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 3.8 · #885D47

PPG

Tampico Brown 16-23

ΔE 4.4 · #835842

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 4.7 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 4.9 · #7D5436

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.3 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 12.8 · #A16941

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 14.2 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 14.3 · #A58369

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

#855F43

#436984

Analogous

#844348

#855F43

#847F43

Triadic

#855F43

#43845E

#5E4384

Split-Complementary

#855F43

#43847F

#434884

Tetradic

#855F43

#488443

#436984

#7F4384

Monochromatic

#1F160F

#513A29

#855F43

#B08363

#CAAC96

Rectangle

#855F43

#698443

#436984

#5E4384

Compound

#855F43

#847F43

#436984

#434884

Variations

Lighter

#AC7C59

#BC9D87

#D5C6BC

Darker

#6B4B34

#4B3323

#2C1E14

Saturation

#6D625A

#845E43

#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

5.65:1

vs Black

3.72:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#855F43

#746C42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#855F43

#676747

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#855F43

#855C60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vaquero Boots 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

#A3744D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#855F43

Daylight 5500K

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

#907972

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.

#3D586C

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: #855F43;

CSS — background

background-color: #855F43;

CSS Variable

--color-vaquero-boots: #855F43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vaquero-boots': '#855F43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#855F43] text-[#855F43]

SCSS

$vaquero-boots: #855F43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #855F43?

#855F43 is Vaquero Boots, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #855F43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vaquero Boots?

Vaquero Boots 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 Vaquero Boots?

Vaquero Boots 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 Vaquero Boots?

You can download Vaquero Boots 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 Vaquero Boots?

The hex code is #855F43. In RGB it's 133, 95, 67, and in HSL it's 25°, 33%, 39%.

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