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Chocolate Pancakes

#884400

RGB 136, 68, 0 · HSL 30°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 0, 50, 100, 47

Chocolate Pancakes is #884400 in HEX — rgb(136, 68, 0), hsl(30°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 47%).

Chocolate Pancakes pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 100%, 27%. 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#884400

RGB136, 68, 0

HSL30°, 100%, 27%

HSV30°, 100%, 53%

CMYK0, 50, 100, 47

Decimal8930304

CSS RGBrgb(136, 68, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sesame Crunch 280D-7

ΔE 8.9 · #9D5A12

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 10.2 · #9F5224

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 11.7 · #A65628

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 12.7 · #955F20

Dulux

Garfield S08F9

ΔE 13.6 · #A75029

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Pot SW7709

ΔE 16.6 · #B16A37

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 17.2 · #B2683A

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 17.2 · #A66B35

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 17.4 · #AC5E3A

Vista Paint

Warrior King K-1056

ΔE 17.8 · #A06339

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 18.1 · #BF6F31

Valspar

Orange Glaze 3009-6

ΔE 18.5 · #B66A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 18.9 · #9D603B

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 19.8 · #BA5B3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 22.5 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 27.1 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#884400

#00458A

Analogous

#8A0000

#884400

#8A8A00

Triadic

#884400

#008A45

#45008A

Split-Complementary

#884400

#008A8A

#00008A

Tetradic

#884400

#008A00

#00458A

#8A008A

Monochromatic

#1A0D00

#3D1F00

#884400

#D66B00

#FF9124

Rectangle

#884400

#458A00

#00458A

#45008A

Compound

#884400

#8A8A00

#00458A

#00008A

Variations

Lighter

#D46A00

#EE8F30

#EBBE90

Darker

#6E3700

#4C2600

#2C1600

Saturation

#5A4530

#8A4500

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

7.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#884400

#6B6000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#884400

#555515

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#884400

#884148

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chocolate Pancakes 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

#A5601B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#884400

Daylight 5500K

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

#93653F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#0C3B69

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: #884400;

CSS — background

background-color: #884400;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-pancakes: #884400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-pancakes': '#884400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#884400] text-[#884400]

SCSS

$chocolate-pancakes: #884400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #884400?

#884400 is Chocolate Pancakes, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #884400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Pancakes?

Chocolate Pancakes 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 Chocolate Pancakes?

Chocolate Pancakes 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 Chocolate Pancakes?

You can download Chocolate Pancakes 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 Chocolate Pancakes?

The hex code is #884400. In RGB it's 136, 68, 0, and in HSL it's 30°, 100%, 27%.

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