ORANGES

Ground Cummin

#8B6A42

RGB 139, 106, 66 · HSL 33°, 36%, 40% · CMYK 0, 24, 53, 45

Ground Cummin is #8B6A42 in HEX — rgb(139, 106, 66), hsl(33°, 36%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 53%, 45%).

Ground Cummin pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 36%, 40%. 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#8B6A42

RGB139, 106, 66

HSL33°, 36%, 40%

HSV33°, 53%, 55%

CMYK0, 24, 53, 45

Decimal9136706

CSS RGBrgb(139, 106, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 36%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ground Cummin S13D8

Exact match

Vista Paint

Country Charm C-262

ΔE 0.7 · #8D6B43

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 1.6 · #8F6E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 1.7 · #8B6A3F

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 2 · #886A3F

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1049

ΔE 2.4 · #8E6F44

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 2.7 · #8A6642

Sherwin-Williams

El Caramelo SW9106

ΔE 3.2 · #946E48

Dunn-Edwards

Cuban Cigar DE6154

ΔE 3.4 · #927247

Behr

Roasted Squash S280-7

ΔE 3.8 · #8A6A3B

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 5.3 · #835E3B

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 6.4 · #947952

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.2 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 13.2 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 17.3 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#8B6A42

#41628B

Analogous

#8B4541

#8B6A42

#878B41

Triadic

#8B6A42

#418B6A

#6A418B

Split-Complementary

#8B6A42

#41878B

#45418B

Tetradic

#8B6A42

#418B45

#41628B

#8B4187

Monochromatic

#231A10

#574229

#8B6A42

#B69063

#CEB597

Rectangle

#8B6A42

#628B41

#41628B

#6A418B

Compound

#8B6A42

#878B41

#41628B

#45418B

Variations

Lighter

#B18959

#BFA687

#D7CBBC

Darker

#705533

#4E3A22

#2E2213

Saturation

#71675B

#8B6A41

#AB6D21

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

4.96:1

vs Black

4.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B6A42

#7D7441

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B6A42

#707049

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B6A42

#8C666B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ground Cummin 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

#A87C4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B6A42

Daylight 5500K

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

#958171

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3C5471

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: #8B6A42;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B6A42;

CSS Variable

--color-ground-cummin: #8B6A42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ground-cummin': '#8B6A42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B6A42] text-[#8B6A42]

SCSS

$ground-cummin: #8B6A42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B6A42?

#8B6A42 is Ground Cummin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8B6A42 warm or cool?

Ground Cummin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ground Cummin?

Ground Cummin 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 Ground Cummin?

Ground Cummin 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 Ground Cummin?

You can download Ground Cummin 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 Ground Cummin?

The hex code is #8B6A42. In RGB it's 139, 106, 66, and in HSL it's 33°, 36%, 40%.

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