ORANGES

Brilliant Oak

#8C6143

RGB 140, 97, 67 · HSL 25°, 35%, 41% · CMYK 0, 31, 52, 45

Brilliant Oak is #8C6143 in HEX — rgb(140, 97, 67), hsl(25°, 35%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 52%, 45%).

Brilliant Oak pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 35%, 41%. 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#8C6143

RGB140, 97, 67

HSL25°, 35%, 41%

HSV25°, 52%, 55%

CMYK0, 31, 52, 45

Decimal9199939

CSS RGBrgb(140, 97, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 35%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pony 2163-20

ΔE 1.3 · #8E6446

Vista Paint

Mochaccino K-1040

ΔE 2.1 · #886144

PPG

Copper Pot 1081-7

ΔE 2.4 · #936647

Hallman-Lindsay

Chasm 172

ΔE 2.5 · #876044

Behr

Barcelona Brown QE-31

ΔE 2.9 · #8B6544

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Chest DE6112

ΔE 3.4 · #8F684B

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquarian Brown SW0045

ΔE 3.5 · #946644

Dulux

Loose Leather S11D8

ΔE 3.6 · #845F3D

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 4.1 · #835E3B

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 4.5 · #8A6642

Valspar

Sienna Red 3011-7

ΔE 4.8 · #97664E

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 5.5 · #7D5436

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.8 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 9.8 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 14 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 14.5 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#8C6143

#446F8D

Analogous

#8D444A

#8C6143

#8D8744

Triadic

#8C6143

#448D62

#62448D

Split-Complementary

#8C6143

#448D87

#444A8D

Tetradic

#8C6143

#4A8D44

#446F8D

#87448D

Monochromatic

#261A12

#5A3E2B

#8C6143

#B68868

#CFB19B

Rectangle

#8C6143

#6F8D44

#446F8D

#62448D

Compound

#8C6143

#8D8744

#446F8D

#444A8D

Variations

Lighter

#B1805D

#C0A08A

#D7C8BD

Darker

#724F35

#503623

#2F1F14

Saturation

#74675E

#8D6244

#AF5D22

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

5.38:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C6143

#797042

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C6143

#6A6A48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C6143

#8C5E63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brilliant Oak 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

#A8754D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C6143

Daylight 5500K

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

#967A72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3E5D73

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: #8C6143;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C6143;

CSS Variable

--color-brilliant-oak: #8C6143;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brilliant-oak': '#8C6143' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C6143] text-[#8C6143]

SCSS

$brilliant-oak: #8C6143;

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#8A6348 · ΔE 2.9

Honeycomb

#8F6541 · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C6143?

#8C6143 is Brilliant Oak, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C6143 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brilliant Oak?

Brilliant Oak 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 Brilliant Oak?

Brilliant Oak 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 Brilliant Oak?

You can download Brilliant Oak 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 Brilliant Oak?

The hex code is #8C6143. In RGB it's 140, 97, 67, and in HSL it's 25°, 35%, 41%.

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