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Earthquake

#8C7553

RGB 140, 117, 83 · HSL 36°, 26%, 44% · CMYK 0, 16, 41, 45

Earthquake is #8C7553 in HEX — rgb(140, 117, 83), hsl(36°, 26%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 41%, 45%).

Earthquake pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 26%, 44%. 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#8C7553

RGB140, 117, 83

HSL36°, 26%, 44%

HSV36°, 41%, 55%

CMYK0, 16, 41, 45

Decimal9205075

CSS RGBrgb(140, 117, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 26%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Burlap DE6175

ΔE 1.7 · #8B7753

PPG

Favorite Fudge 1099-7

ΔE 2 · #877252

Hallman-Lindsay

Rutherford 291

ΔE 2 · #8D734F

Benjamin Moore

Maple 1057

ΔE 2.2 · #8C7456

Vista Paint

Rutherford C-290

ΔE 2.6 · #8A714C

Dulux

Old Ruin S15D7

ΔE 2.7 · #917852

Behr

Safari Brown BXC-08

ΔE 2.7 · #937754

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 2.7 · #8E7A5A

Sherwin-Williams

Fallen Leaves SW9114

ΔE 3 · #8F7659

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 3.9 · #947952

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 6.1 · #9E7D5E

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 8.4 · #8A6642

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.7 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.1 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 11.9 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 12.3 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#8C7553

#536A8D

Analogous

#8D5953

#8C7553

#888D53

Triadic

#8C7553

#538D76

#76538D

Split-Complementary

#8C7553

#53888D

#59538D

Tetradic

#8C7553

#538D59

#536A8D

#8D5388

Monochromatic

#2D261A

#5D4E37

#8C7553

#B29C7B

#CEC0AB

Rectangle

#8C7553

#6A8D53

#536A8D

#76538D

Compound

#8C7553

#888D53

#536A8D

#59538D

Variations

Lighter

#AA936F

#BCAD96

#D6CFC4

Darker

#725F41

#4F412C

#2F2619

Saturation

#797267

#8D7653

#B77E2A

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

4.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.78:1

Deuteranopia

#8C7553

#837B53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C7553

#797958

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C7553

#8D7175

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Earthquake 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

#A88459

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C7553

Daylight 5500K

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

#96897E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#485B77

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: #8C7553;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C7553;

CSS Variable

--color-earthquake: #8C7553;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'earthquake': '#8C7553' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C7553] text-[#8C7553]

SCSS

$earthquake: #8C7553;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C7553?

#8C7553 is Earthquake, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C7553 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Earthquake?

Earthquake 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 Earthquake?

Earthquake 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 Earthquake?

You can download Earthquake 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 Earthquake?

The hex code is #8C7553. In RGB it's 140, 117, 83, and in HSL it's 36°, 26%, 44%.

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