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Tree Branch

#8A7362

RGB 138, 115, 98 · HSL 26°, 17%, 46% · CMYK 0, 17, 29, 46

Tree Branch is #8A7362 in HEX — rgb(138, 115, 98), hsl(26°, 17%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 29%, 46%).

Tree Branch pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 17%, 46%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8A7362

RGB138, 115, 98

HSL26°, 17%, 46%

HSV26°, 29%, 54%

CMYK0, 17, 29, 46

Decimal9073506

CSS RGBrgb(138, 115, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 17%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Tree Branch SW7525

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Long 1021

ΔE 1 · #897462

Dulux

Dark Mink S10C6

ΔE 1.2 · #87705F

Behr

True Walnut BXC-73

ΔE 1.8 · #8B7561

Valspar

Scented Candle 2006-9B

ΔE 1.9 · #887465

PPG

Derby Brown 1073-6

ΔE 2.3 · #8A7265

Vista Paint

Dusty Path C-190

ΔE 2.3 · #8B7560

Hallman-Lindsay

Dusty Path 191

ΔE 2.3 · #8C7763

Dunn-Edwards

Wandering Road DE6076

ΔE 2.7 · #876D5E

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 3 · #8E7265

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 4.7 · #847763

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.9 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 8.1 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.4 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.6 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 8.8 · #898176

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#8A7362

#617889

Analogous

#896164

#8A7362

#898761

Triadic

#8A7362

#618973

#736189

Split-Complementary

#8A7362

#618987

#616489

Tetradic

#8A7362

#648961

#617889

#876189

Monochromatic

#302822

#5C4D42

#8A7362

#AC998B

#CCC0B7

Rectangle

#8A7362

#788961

#617889

#736189

Compound

#8A7362

#898761

#617889

#616489

Variations

Lighter

#A48E7E

#B8ABA0

#D5CEC9

Darker

#6F5C4D

#4D3F34

#2D251E

Saturation

#7B756F

#897361

#BA6C31

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

4.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.71:1

Deuteranopia

#8A7362

#807A62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A7362

#777764

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A7362

#8A7174

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tree Branch 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

#A78365

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A7362

Daylight 5500K

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

#948889

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4B677D

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: #8A7362;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A7362;

CSS Variable

--color-tree-branch: #8A7362;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tree-branch': '#8A7362' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A7362] text-[#8A7362]

SCSS

$tree-branch: #8A7362;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A7362?

#8A7362 is Tree Branch, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8A7362 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tree Branch?

Tree Branch 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 Tree Branch?

Tree Branch 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 Tree Branch?

You can download Tree Branch 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 Tree Branch?

The hex code is #8A7362. In RGB it's 138, 115, 98, and in HSL it's 26°, 17%, 46%.

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