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Log

#865D40

RGB 134, 93, 64 · HSL 25°, 35%, 39% · CMYK 0, 31, 52, 47

Log is #865D40 in HEX — rgb(134, 93, 64), hsl(25°, 35%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 52%, 47%).

Log pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 35%, 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#865D40

RGB134, 93, 64

HSL25°, 35%, 39%

HSV25°, 52%, 53%

CMYK0, 31, 52, 47

Decimal8805696

CSS RGBrgb(134, 93, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 35%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Log 2163-10

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Chasm 172

ΔE 1.7 · #876044

Vista Paint

Chasm C-171

ΔE 1.8 · #866042

Sherwin-Williams

Jute Brown SW6096

ΔE 2.5 · #815D40

Behr

Spice Bazaar PPU4-18

ΔE 2.9 · #866140

Dulux

Loose Leather S11D8

ΔE 3.1 · #845F3D

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 3.6 · #835E3B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 3.8 · #7D5436

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 3.9 · #875942

PPG

Tampico Brown 16-23

ΔE 4.2 · #835842

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5.1 · #8A6642

Valspar

Natural Cork 2008-7A

ΔE 5.1 · #8C664E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.7 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.5 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 13.6 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 15.1 · #A15A4D

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

#865D40

#416986

Analogous

#864146

#865D40

#868041

Triadic

#865D40

#41865E

#5E4186

Split-Complementary

#865D40

#418680

#414686

Tetradic

#865D40

#468641

#416986

#804186

Monochromatic

#1F160F

#533A28

#865D40

#B38361

#CCAB94

Rectangle

#865D40

#698641

#416986

#5E4186

Compound

#865D40

#868041

#416986

#414686

Variations

Lighter

#AE7B57

#BD9D86

#D6C6BB

Darker

#6D4B32

#4C3322

#2D1E13

Saturation

#6E6259

#865E41

#A75820

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

5.75:1

vs Black

3.65:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#865D40

#746B3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#865D40

#656545

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#865D40

#865A5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Log 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

#A4724B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#865D40

Daylight 5500K

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

#91776F

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.

#3B596E

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: #865D40;

CSS — background

background-color: #865D40;

CSS Variable

--color-log: #865D40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'log': '#865D40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#865D40] text-[#865D40]

SCSS

$log: #865D40;

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#8A6348 · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #865D40?

#865D40 is Log, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #865D40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Log?

Log 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 Log?

Log 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 Log?

You can download Log 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 Log?

The hex code is #865D40. In RGB it's 134, 93, 64, and in HSL it's 25°, 35%, 39%.

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