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Dusty Path

#8C7763

RGB 140, 119, 99 · HSL 29°, 17%, 47% · CMYK 0, 15, 29, 45

Dusty Path is #8C7763 in HEX — rgb(140, 119, 99), hsl(29°, 17%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 29%, 45%).

Dusty Path pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 17%, 47%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8C7763

RGB140, 119, 99

HSL29°, 17%, 47%

HSV29°, 29%, 55%

CMYK0, 15, 29, 45

Decimal9205603

CSS RGBrgb(140, 119, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 17%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Dusty Path 191

Exact match

Behr

True Walnut BXC-73

ΔE 0.8 · #8B7561

Benjamin Moore

Davenport HC-76

ΔE 1.1 · #8B7865

Vista Paint

Dusty Path C-190

ΔE 1.1 · #8B7560

Sherwin-Williams

Down Home SW6081

ΔE 1.6 · #907865

PPG

Portabella 15-32

ΔE 2 · #8B7867

Dulux

Gazelle S11C6

ΔE 2.7 · #947D68

Valspar

Dark Toast 3001-9B

ΔE 3.1 · #947964

Dunn-Edwards

Carved Wood DE6125

ΔE 3.3 · #937A62

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 3.6 · #847763

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 4.9 · #8E7265

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.8 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 6.9 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.1 · #998976

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 8.1 · #746D5A

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 8.5 · #898176

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#8C7763

#63798C

Analogous

#8C6364

#8C7763

#8C8C63

Triadic

#8C7763

#638C77

#77638C

Split-Complementary

#8C7763

#638C8C

#63648C

Tetradic

#8C7763

#648C63

#63798C

#8C638C

Monochromatic

#332B24

#5F5144

#8C7763

#AF9E8E

#CEC4BA

Rectangle

#8C7763

#798C63

#63798C

#77638C

Compound

#8C7763

#8C8C63

#63798C

#63648C

Variations

Lighter

#A59280

#BAAEA2

#D5D0CA

Darker

#715F4F

#4E4236

#2E261F

Saturation

#7E7872

#8C7763

#BE7632

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

4.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.93:1

Deuteranopia

#8C7763

#837D63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C7763

#7B7B66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C7763

#8D7577

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dusty Path 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

#A88665

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C7763

Daylight 5500K

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

#968B8A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4C677F

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: #8C7763;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C7763;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-path: #8C7763;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-path': '#8C7763' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C7763] text-[#8C7763]

SCSS

$dusty-path: #8C7763;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C7763?

#8C7763 is Dusty Path, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C7763 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty Path?

Dusty Path 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 Dusty Path?

Dusty Path 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 Dusty Path?

You can download Dusty Path 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 Dusty Path?

The hex code is #8C7763. In RGB it's 140, 119, 99, and in HSL it's 29°, 17%, 47%.

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