ORANGES
Carob
#8C6F5D
Carob pulls into the balanced end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 20%, 46%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Carob AF-160
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8C6F5D?
#8C6F5D is Carob, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #8C6F5D warm or cool?
Carob reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Carob?
Carob works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Carob?
Carob 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 Carob?
You can download Carob 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 RGB value of #8C6F5D?
#8C6F5D converts to RGB 140, 111, 93.