ORANGES

Beef Noodle Broth

#8A4512

RGB 138, 69, 18 · HSL 26°, 77%, 31% · CMYK 0, 50, 87, 46

Beef Noodle Broth is #8A4512 in HEX — rgb(138, 69, 18), hsl(26°, 77%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 87%, 46%).

Beef Noodle Broth pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 77%, 31%. 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#8A4512

RGB138, 69, 18

HSL26°, 77%, 31%

HSV26°, 87%, 54%

CMYK0, 50, 87, 46

Decimal9061650

CSS RGBrgb(138, 69, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 77%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chestnut Stallion 240D-7

ΔE 6.1 · #8E4520

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 6.8 · #9F5224

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 8.9 · #A65628

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 9.3 · #9F512D

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 10.3 · #A65E2E

Sherwin-Williams

Earthen Jug SW7703

ΔE 12.8 · #A85E39

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 13.3 · #AC5E3A

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 13.7 · #9C6038

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 14.5 · #B2683A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 14.5 · #9D603B

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 14.7 · #8E5335

Valspar

Orange Glaze 3009-6

ΔE 15.7 · #B66A3E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 16.6 · #BA5B3A

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 16.8 · #B06144

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 21.3 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 22.8 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#8A4512

#12578C

Analogous

#8C121A

#8A4512

#8C8412

Triadic

#8A4512

#128C47

#47128C

Split-Complementary

#8A4512

#128C84

#121A8C

Tetradic

#8A4512

#1A8C12

#12578C

#84128C

Monochromatic

#170B03

#482509

#8A4512

#D0691B

#E8914F

Rectangle

#8A4512

#578C12

#12578C

#47128C

Compound

#8A4512

#8C8412

#12578C

#121A8C

Variations

Lighter

#CA671A

#DB8C50

#E3BDA0

Darker

#72380C

#502707

#301603

Saturation

#614D3D

#8C4712

#954609

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

7.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.94:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8A4512

#6C6209

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A4512

#56561E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A4512

#8A424A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beef Noodle Broth 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

#A76029

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A4512

Daylight 5500K

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

#94654D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#17496F

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: #8A4512;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A4512;

CSS Variable

--color-beef-noodle-broth: #8A4512;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beef-noodle-broth': '#8A4512' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A4512] text-[#8A4512]

SCSS

$beef-noodle-broth: #8A4512;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A4512?

#8A4512 is Beef Noodle Broth, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8A4512 warm or cool?

Beef Noodle Broth reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beef Noodle Broth?

Beef Noodle Broth 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 Beef Noodle Broth?

Beef Noodle Broth 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 Beef Noodle Broth?

You can download Beef Noodle Broth 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 Beef Noodle Broth?

The hex code is #8A4512. In RGB it's 138, 69, 18, and in HSL it's 26°, 77%, 31%.

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