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Swiss Chocolate

#8C6150

RGB 140, 97, 80 · HSL 17°, 27%, 43% · CMYK 0, 31, 43, 45

Swiss Chocolate is #8C6150 in HEX — rgb(140, 97, 80), hsl(17°, 27%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 43%, 45%).

Swiss Chocolate pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 27%, 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#8C6150

RGB140, 97, 80

HSL17°, 27%, 43%

HSV17°, 43%, 55%

CMYK0, 31, 43, 45

Decimal9199952

CSS RGBrgb(140, 97, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 27%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Arizona 1211

ΔE 1.4 · #885F4D

Dulux

How Now S09E7

ΔE 1.8 · #885F50

Valspar

Italian Roast 2004-7A

ΔE 2.4 · #906652

Behr

Timeless Copper S200-6

ΔE 2.6 · #8C5E51

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 3.5 · #885D47

Vista Paint

Liberty C-1451

ΔE 3.8 · #875D52

Dunn-Edwards

Badlands Sunset DE6083

ΔE 3.9 · #936A5B

PPG

Spiced Cinnamon 1071-7

ΔE 4.1 · #805B48

Sherwin-Williams

Tanbark SW6061

ΔE 4.2 · #896656

Hallman-Lindsay

Liberty historic-liberty

ΔE 4.2 · #885D53

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.5 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 7.5 · #79553D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 9.7 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 13 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 13.1 · #6A443B

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 13.7 · #675544

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

#8C6150

#507A8B

Analogous

#8B505D

#8C6150

#8B7E50

Triadic

#8C6150

#508B61

#61508B

Split-Complementary

#8C6150

#508B7E

#505D8B

Tetradic

#8C6150

#5D8B50

#507A8B

#7E508B

Monochromatic

#2A1D18

#5B3F34

#8C6150

#B18777

#CDB2A8

Rectangle

#8C6150

#7A8B50

#507A8B

#61508B

Compound

#8C6150

#8B7E50

#507A8B

#505D8B

Variations

Lighter

#AA7D6B

#BC9F94

#D6C8C3

Darker

#714D3F

#4E352A

#2E1E18

Saturation

#776A65

#8B6150

#B34F28

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

5.33:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C6150

#78714F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C6150

#6A6A52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C6150

#8C6063

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Swiss Chocolate 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

#A87557

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C6150

Daylight 5500K

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

#967A7B

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.

#466775

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: #8C6150;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C6150;

CSS Variable

--color-swiss-chocolate: #8C6150;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swiss-chocolate': '#8C6150' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C6150] text-[#8C6150]

SCSS

$swiss-chocolate: #8C6150;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C6150?

#8C6150 is Swiss Chocolate, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C6150 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swiss Chocolate?

Swiss Chocolate 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 Swiss Chocolate?

Swiss Chocolate 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 Swiss Chocolate?

You can download Swiss Chocolate 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 Swiss Chocolate?

The hex code is #8C6150. In RGB it's 140, 97, 80, and in HSL it's 17°, 27%, 43%.

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