ORANGES

Spicy Mix

#8B5F4D

RGB 139, 95, 77 · HSL 17°, 29%, 42% · CMYK 0, 32, 45, 45

Spicy Mix is #8B5F4D in HEX — rgb(139, 95, 77), hsl(17°, 29%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 45%, 45%).

Spicy Mix pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 29%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#8B5F4D

RGB139, 95, 77

HSL17°, 29%, 42%

HSV17°, 45%, 55%

CMYK0, 32, 45, 45

Decimal9133901

CSS RGBrgb(139, 95, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 29%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Arizona 1211

ΔE 1.5 · #885F4D

Dulux

How Now S09E7

ΔE 2.5 · #885F50

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 2.5 · #885D47

Valspar

Italian Roast 2004-7A

ΔE 2.9 · #906652

Behr

Timeless Copper S200-6

ΔE 2.9 · #8C5E51

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Leather DE6105

ΔE 3.5 · #90614A

PPG

Tampico Brown 16-23

ΔE 3.9 · #835842

Vista Paint

Liberty C-1451

ΔE 4.4 · #875D52

Hallman-Lindsay

Mover And Shaker 158

ΔE 4.4 · #855D44

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 5 · #85594F

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 6.8 · #79553D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.8 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.7 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 12.5 · #A15A4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.7 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 12.8 · #6A443B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#8B5F4D

#4C798A

Analogous

#8A4C59

#8B5F4D

#8A7D4C

Triadic

#8B5F4D

#4C8A5E

#5E4C8A

Split-Complementary

#8B5F4D

#4C8A7D

#4C598A

Tetradic

#8B5F4D

#598A4C

#4C798A

#7D4C8A

Monochromatic

#271B16

#593C31

#8B5F4D

#B18472

#CCAFA3

Rectangle

#8B5F4D

#798A4C

#4C798A

#5E4C8A

Compound

#8B5F4D

#8A7D4C

#4C798A

#4C598A

Variations

Lighter

#AB7A66

#BC9D90

#D6C7C1

Darker

#704A3C

#4E3328

#2E1D17

Saturation

#746762

#8A5E4C

#B04D26

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

5.47:1

vs Black

3.84:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B5F4D

#766F4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B5F4D

#686850

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B5F4D

#8B5E61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spicy Mix 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

#A87455

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B5F4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#957979

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#446572

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: #8B5F4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B5F4D;

CSS Variable

--color-spicy-mix: #8B5F4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spicy-mix': '#8B5F4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B5F4D] text-[#8B5F4D]

SCSS

$spicy-mix: #8B5F4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B5F4D?

#8B5F4D is Spicy Mix, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8B5F4D warm or cool?

Spicy Mix reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Spicy Mix?

Spicy Mix 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 Spicy Mix?

Spicy Mix 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 Spicy Mix?

You can download Spicy Mix 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 Spicy Mix?

The hex code is #8B5F4D. In RGB it's 139, 95, 77, and in HSL it's 17°, 29%, 42%.

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