ORANGES

Grecian Helmet

#8C6D46

RGB 140, 109, 70 · HSL 33°, 33%, 41% · CMYK 0, 22, 50, 45

Grecian Helmet is #8C6D46 in HEX — rgb(140, 109, 70), hsl(33°, 33%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 50%, 45%).

Grecian Helmet pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 33%, 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#8C6D46

RGB140, 109, 70

HSL33°, 33%, 41%

HSV33°, 50%, 55%

CMYK0, 22, 50, 45

Decimal9203014

CSS RGBrgb(140, 109, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 33%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 1.3 · #8F6E46

Vista Paint

Royal Crown K-1000

ΔE 1.7 · #91714A

Dulux

Ground Cummin S13D8

ΔE 1.7 · #8B6A42

Hallman-Lindsay

Country Charm 263

ΔE 1.8 · #8D6C48

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1049

ΔE 2.3 · #8E6F44

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Bear DE6140

ΔE 2.4 · #8F6E4B

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 2.6 · #886A3F

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Golden Oak SW2824

ΔE 3.3 · #96724C

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 3.6 · #8A6642

Behr

Westminster N270-6

ΔE 3.6 · #92754A

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 4.9 · #947952

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 6.4 · #835E3B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 11 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 11.9 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 12.3 · #A16941

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 16.3 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#8C6D46

#46658B

Analogous

#8B4946

#8C6D46

#888B46

Triadic

#8C6D46

#468B6C

#6C468B

Split-Complementary

#8C6D46

#46888B

#49468B

Tetradic

#8C6D46

#468B49

#46658B

#8B4688

Monochromatic

#251D13

#58442C

#8C6D46

#B4936A

#CDB79D

Rectangle

#8C6D46

#658B46

#46658B

#6C468B

Compound

#8C6D46

#888B46

#46658B

#49468B

Variations

Lighter

#AE8B5F

#BEA78B

#D7CCBE

Darker

#715737

#4E3C25

#2E2315

Saturation

#736A5E

#8B6C46

#AE7023

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

4.78:1

vs Black

4.39:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C6D46

#7F7646

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C6D46

#73734C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C6D46

#8D696D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Grecian Helmet 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

#A87E50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C6D46

Daylight 5500K

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

#968374

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.

#405672

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: #8C6D46;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C6D46;

CSS Variable

--color-grecian-helmet: #8C6D46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grecian-helmet': '#8C6D46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C6D46] text-[#8C6D46]

SCSS

$grecian-helmet: #8C6D46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C6D46?

#8C6D46 is Grecian Helmet, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C6D46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grecian Helmet?

Grecian Helmet 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 Grecian Helmet?

Grecian Helmet 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 Grecian Helmet?

You can download Grecian Helmet 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 Grecian Helmet?

The hex code is #8C6D46. In RGB it's 140, 109, 70, and in HSL it's 33°, 33%, 41%.

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