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Rogan Josh

#883311

RGB 136, 51, 17 · HSL 17°, 78%, 30% · CMYK 0, 63, 88, 47

Rogan Josh is #883311 in HEX — rgb(136, 51, 17), hsl(17°, 78%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 63%, 88%, 47%).

Rogan Josh pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 78%, 30%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#883311

RGB136, 51, 17

HSL17°, 78%, 30%

HSV17°, 88%, 53%

CMYK0, 63, 88, 47

Decimal8925969

CSS RGBrgb(136, 51, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 78%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

ΔE 6.4 · #8E3F21

Dulux

Fluorescent Fire S07E8

ΔE 7.4 · #963A25

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 7.5 · #9B3821

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 10.3 · #8E402A

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 10.9 · #7C2A1C

Benjamin Moore

Merlot 2006-10

ΔE 11 · #9E3E2E

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 11.2 · #8B3C2A

Sherwin-Williams

Brick Paver SW7599

ΔE 11.8 · #93402F

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 12.5 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 13.2 · #A94E37

Dunn-Edwards

Red Revival DEA154

ΔE 15.7 · #A8453B

PPG

Rum Raisin 1064-7

ΔE 15.9 · #A4493D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 15.9 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.2 · #9A4039

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 16.8 · #A85341

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 20.1 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#883311

#116688

Analogous

#88112B

#883311

#886E11

Triadic

#883311

#118833

#331188

Split-Complementary

#883311

#11886E

#112B88

Tetradic

#883311

#2B8811

#116688

#6E1188

Monochromatic

#170803

#441908

#883311

#CC4C19

#E97749

Rectangle

#883311

#668811

#116688

#331188

Compound

#883311

#886E11

#116688

#112B88

Variations

Lighter

#C84A19

#DB754D

#E3B29E

Darker

#6F270B

#4E1A06

#2E0F03

Saturation

#5E453B

#883311

#912F08

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

8.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.53:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#883311

#655A06

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#883311

#4A4A18

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#883311

#87333B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rogan Josh 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

#A55328

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#883311

Daylight 5500K

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

#93584C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#16546C

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: #883311;

CSS — background

background-color: #883311;

CSS Variable

--color-rogan-josh: #883311;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rogan-josh': '#883311' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#883311] text-[#883311]

SCSS

$rogan-josh: #883311;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #883311?

#883311 is Rogan Josh, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #883311 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rogan Josh?

Rogan Josh 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 Rogan Josh?

Rogan Josh 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 Rogan Josh?

You can download Rogan Josh 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 Rogan Josh?

The hex code is #883311. In RGB it's 136, 51, 17, and in HSL it's 17°, 78%, 30%.

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