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Burnt Crust

#885533

RGB 136, 85, 51 · HSL 24°, 45%, 37% · CMYK 0, 38, 63, 47

Burnt Crust is #885533 in HEX — rgb(136, 85, 51), hsl(24°, 45%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 63%, 47%).

Burnt Crust pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 45%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#885533

RGB136, 85, 51

HSL24°, 45%, 37%

HSV24°, 63%, 53%

CMYK0, 38, 63, 47

Decimal8934707

CSS RGBrgb(136, 85, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 45%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dark Rye S10E9

ΔE 2.9 · #905A36

Benjamin Moore

Satchel AF-240

ΔE 3.2 · #815032

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 4 · #8E5335

Behr

Toasted Bagel S230-7

ΔE 4.1 · #8C5D3D

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 5 · #875228

PPG

Spiced Cider 1068-7

ΔE 5.4 · #915B41

Sherwin-Williams

Leather Bound SW6118

ΔE 6.1 · #8D623D

Vista Paint

Old Brick K-1080

ΔE 6.7 · #8A4E37

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.2 · #8C4D35

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 7.2 · #9D603B

Valspar

Toffee Glaze 3011-6

ΔE 7.2 · #9A5F45

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 7.6 · #875942

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 7.9 · #734222

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 10 · #864633

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.5 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 13.9 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#885533

#346789

Analogous

#89343C

#885533

#898034

Triadic

#885533

#348956

#563489

Split-Complementary

#885533

#348980

#343C89

Tetradic

#885533

#3C8934

#346789

#803489

Monochromatic

#1A100A

#51331F

#885533

#BC7A4E

#D1A385

Rectangle

#885533

#678934

#346789

#563489

Compound

#885533

#898034

#346789

#343C89

Variations

Lighter

#B77346

#C3977A

#D8C3B5

Darker

#6F4428

#4E2F1A

#2E1B0F

Saturation

#6B5C52

#895634

#A3511A

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

6.19:1

vs Black

3.39:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#885533

#716831

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#885533

#606039

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#885533

#885258

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Burnt Crust 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

#A56C41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#885533

Daylight 5500K

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

#937166

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.

#32566F

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: #885533;

CSS — background

background-color: #885533;

CSS Variable

--color-burnt-crust: #885533;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnt-crust': '#885533' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#885533] text-[#885533]

SCSS

$burnt-crust: #885533;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #885533?

#885533 is Burnt Crust, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #885533 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnt Crust?

Burnt Crust 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 Burnt Crust?

Burnt Crust 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 Burnt Crust?

You can download Burnt Crust 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 Burnt Crust?

The hex code is #885533. In RGB it's 136, 85, 51, and in HSL it's 24°, 45%, 37%.

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