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Centaur Brown

#8B6A4F

RGB 139, 106, 79 · HSL 27°, 28%, 43% · CMYK 0, 24, 43, 45

Centaur Brown is #8B6A4F in HEX — rgb(139, 106, 79), hsl(27°, 28%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 43%, 45%).

Centaur Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 28%, 43%. 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#8B6A4F

RGB139, 106, 79

HSL27°, 28%, 43%

HSV27°, 43%, 55%

CMYK0, 24, 43, 45

Decimal9136719

CSS RGBrgb(139, 106, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 28%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Neutral Valley DE6119

ΔE 0.9 · #8B694D

Hallman-Lindsay

Bean Pot historic-bean-pot

ΔE 0.9 · #8B6B51

Valspar

Standing Still 2008-7B

ΔE 1.3 · #8F6D52

Sherwin-Williams

Steady Brown SW6110

ΔE 1.8 · #8A6B4D

Behr

Caramel Swirl PPU4-1

ΔE 1.9 · #8F6A50

PPG

Caravel Brown 1079-6

ΔE 2.2 · #8C6E54

Vista Paint

Bean Pot C-1443

ΔE 2.7 · #8D6F56

Kilz

Caramel Nut LC280-02

ΔE 2.8 · #86664F

Benjamin Moore

Cattail CSP-295

ΔE 2.9 · #896449

Dulux

Warm Nutmeg S10E7

ΔE 3.1 · #8F6850

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5.9 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.3 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 9.8 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.9 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 12 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 13.3 · #746D5A

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

#8B6A4F

#4F718C

Analogous

#8C4F52

#8B6A4F

#8C894F

Triadic

#8B6A4F

#4F8C6B

#6B4F8C

Split-Complementary

#8B6A4F

#4F8C89

#4F528C

Tetradic

#8B6A4F

#528C4F

#4F718C

#894F8C

Monochromatic

#2A2018

#5B4533

#8B6A4F

#B29176

#CDB8A7

Rectangle

#8B6A4F

#718C4F

#4F718C

#6B4F8C

Compound

#8B6A4F

#8C894F

#4F718C

#4F528C

Variations

Lighter

#AB876A

#BDA693

#D6CBC2

Darker

#72553E

#4F3A2A

#2E2218

Saturation

#776D64

#8C6B4F

#B46727

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

4.92:1

vs Black

4.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B6A4F

#7C754F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B6A4F

#707053

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B6A4F

#8B676B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Centaur Brown 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

#A87C56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B6A4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#95817B

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.

#466075

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: #8B6A4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B6A4F;

CSS Variable

--color-centaur-brown: #8B6A4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'centaur-brown': '#8B6A4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B6A4F] text-[#8B6A4F]

SCSS

$centaur-brown: #8B6A4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B6A4F?

#8B6A4F is Centaur Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8B6A4F warm or cool?

Centaur Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Centaur Brown?

Centaur Brown 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 Centaur Brown?

Centaur Brown 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 Centaur Brown?

You can download Centaur Brown 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 Centaur Brown?

The hex code is #8B6A4F. In RGB it's 139, 106, 79, and in HSL it's 27°, 28%, 43%.

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