ORANGES

Mexican

#8C5D2C

RGB 140, 93, 44 · HSL 31°, 52%, 36% · CMYK 0, 34, 69, 45

Mexican is #8C5D2C in HEX — rgb(140, 93, 44), hsl(31°, 52%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 69%, 45%).

Mexican pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 52%, 36%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8C5D2C

RGB140, 93, 44

HSL31°, 52%, 36%

HSV31°, 69%, 55%

CMYK0, 34, 69, 45

Decimal9198892

CSS RGBrgb(140, 93, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 52%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

Exact match

Behr

Moroccan Spice S250-7

ΔE 4 · #835323

Dulux

Golden Brown S11E9

ΔE 4.2 · #986537

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 5.4 · #9A6A35

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 5.6 · #875228

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 5.7 · #97653C

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 6.8 · #906A3A

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 6.9 · #9D6C40

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 7.3 · #9C6038

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.1 · #A16941

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 8.3 · #955F20

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 8.5 · #9D603B

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 8.8 · #9D6F46

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.5 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 17.4 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 20.3 · #A15A4D

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

#8C5D2C

#2C5A8C

Analogous

#8C2E2C

#8C5D2C

#8A8C2C

Triadic

#8C5D2C

#2C8C5D

#5D2C8C

Split-Complementary

#8C5D2C

#2C8A8C

#2E2C8C

Tetradic

#8C5D2C

#2C8C2E

#2C5A8C

#8C2C8A

Monochromatic

#171007

#51361A

#8C5D2C

#C38441

#D5AA7B

Rectangle

#8C5D2C

#5A8C2C

#2C5A8C

#5D2C8C

Compound

#8C5D2C

#8A8C2C

#2C5A8C

#2E2C8C

Variations

Lighter

#BD7F3C

#C89F72

#DBC7B1

Darker

#724B21

#4F3316

#2F1E0C

Saturation

#6A5C4D

#8C5D2C

#A25E16

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

5.65:1

vs Black

3.72:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C5D2C

#786D2A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C5D2C

#676735

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C5D2C

#8D595F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mexican 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

#A8723C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C5D2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#967760

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#2C4D71

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: #8C5D2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C5D2C;

CSS Variable

--color-mexican: #8C5D2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mexican': '#8C5D2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C5D2C] text-[#8C5D2C]

SCSS

$mexican: #8C5D2C;

Similar Colors

Mexican Hot Chocolate

#8B5C2B · ΔE 0.4

Autumn Bronze

#835E34 · ΔE 6.9

Desert Camel

#8C663B · ΔE 7.1

Coppertone

#966B41 · ΔE 7.5

Masada

#A3673E · ΔE 8.4

Honeycomb

#8F6541 · ΔE 8.8

Tawny

#9F7247 · ΔE 9.4

Warm Tan

#997245 · ΔE 9.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C5D2C?

#8C5D2C is Mexican, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C5D2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mexican?

Mexican 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 Mexican?

Mexican 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 Mexican?

You can download Mexican 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 Mexican?

The hex code is #8C5D2C. In RGB it's 140, 93, 44, and in HSL it's 31°, 52%, 36%.

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