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McKenzie

#8C6338

RGB 140, 99, 56 · HSL 31°, 43%, 38% · CMYK 0, 29, 60, 45

McKenzie is #8C6338 in HEX — rgb(140, 99, 56), hsl(31°, 43%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 60%, 45%).

McKenzie pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 43%, 38%. 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#8C6338

RGB140, 99, 56

HSL31°, 43%, 38%

HSV31°, 60%, 55%

CMYK0, 29, 60, 45

Decimal9200440

CSS RGBrgb(140, 99, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 43%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nugget Gold S260-7

ΔE 1.8 · #876135

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2162-20

ΔE 2.1 · #8D673C

Dulux

Mango Squash S14E9

ΔE 3.2 · #8E6838

Sherwin-Williams

Leather Bound SW6118

ΔE 3.2 · #8D623D

PPG

Bourbon 1083-7

ΔE 3.9 · #926B43

Vista Paint

Carmel Candy K-1008

ΔE 4 · #906B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 4.6 · #8B6A3F

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5.2 · #8A6642

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 5.4 · #835E3B

Dunn-Edwards

Tavern Creek DEA166

ΔE 5.5 · #957046

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 5.6 · #9D6C40

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6.2 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 7.9 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 8.7 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 16.9 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 19.2 · #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

#8C6338

#37608B

Analogous

#8B3937

#8C6338

#898B37

Triadic

#8C6338

#378B62

#62378B

Split-Complementary

#8C6338

#37898B

#39378B

Tetradic

#8C6338

#378B39

#37608B

#8B3789

Monochromatic

#1D150C

#543B21

#8C6338

#BB8954

#D0AF8A

Rectangle

#8C6338

#608B37

#37608B

#62378B

Compound

#8C6338

#898B37

#37608B

#39378B

Variations

Lighter

#B7824A

#C3A17D

#D8C8B7

Darker

#714F2B

#4F361C

#2E2010

Saturation

#6D6154

#8B6237

#A6631C

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

5.31:1

vs Black

3.96:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C6338

#7B7137

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C6338

#6B6B40

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C6338

#8D5F64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

McKenzie 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

#A87745

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C6338

Daylight 5500K

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

#967C69

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.

#345170

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: #8C6338;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C6338;

CSS Variable

--color-mckenzie: #8C6338;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mckenzie': '#8C6338' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C6338] text-[#8C6338]

SCSS

$mckenzie: #8C6338;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C6338?

#8C6338 is McKenzie, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C6338 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with McKenzie?

McKenzie 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 McKenzie?

McKenzie 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 McKenzie?

You can download McKenzie 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 McKenzie?

The hex code is #8C6338. In RGB it's 140, 99, 56, and in HSL it's 31°, 43%, 38%.

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