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Desert

#8D673C

RGB 141, 103, 60 · HSL 32°, 40%, 39% · CMYK 0, 27, 57, 45

Desert is #8D673C in HEX — rgb(141, 103, 60), hsl(32°, 40%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 57%, 45%).

Desert pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 40%, 39%. 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#8D673C

RGB141, 103, 60

HSL32°, 40%, 39%

HSV32°, 57%, 55%

CMYK0, 27, 57, 45

Decimal9267004

CSS RGBrgb(141, 103, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 40%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2162-20

Exact match

Vista Paint

Carmel Candy K-1008

ΔE 2.1 · #906B42

PPG

Bourbon 1083-7

ΔE 2.4 · #926B43

Behr

Nugget Gold S260-7

ΔE 2.5 · #876135

Sherwin-Williams

Olde World Gold SW7700

ΔE 2.6 · #8F6C3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 2.6 · #8B6A3F

Dulux

Mango Squash S14E9

ΔE 2.7 · #8E6838

Dunn-Edwards

Tavern Creek DEA166

ΔE 3.7 · #957046

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 4.1 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 4.2 · #8F6E46

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 5.5 · #835E3B

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 6 · #9D6C40

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.8 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 9.7 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 15.4 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 20.1 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#8D673C

#3C618B

Analogous

#8B3E3C

#8D673C

#898B3C

Triadic

#8D673C

#3C8B66

#663C8B

Split-Complementary

#8D673C

#3C898B

#3E3C8B

Tetradic

#8D673C

#3C8B3E

#3C618B

#8B3C89

Monochromatic

#20180E

#563F25

#8D673C

#B98D5B

#D0B290

Rectangle

#8D673C

#618B3C

#3C618B

#663C8B

Compound

#8D673C

#898B3C

#3C618B

#3E3C8B

Variations

Lighter

#B48651

#C1A482

#D8CAB9

Darker

#71522E

#4F381F

#2E2111

Saturation

#6F6458

#8B663C

#A9681E

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

5.08:1

vs Black

4.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8D673C

#7D733B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D673C

#6F6F43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D673C

#8E6368

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert 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

#A97A48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D673C

Daylight 5500K

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

#967F6C

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.

#385371

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: #8D673C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D673C;

CSS Variable

--color-desert: #8D673C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert': '#8D673C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D673C] text-[#8D673C]

SCSS

$desert: #8D673C;

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#8D6E43 · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D673C?

#8D673C is Desert, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8D673C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert?

Desert 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 Desert?

Desert 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 Desert?

You can download Desert 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 Desert?

The hex code is #8D673C. In RGB it's 141, 103, 60, and in HSL it's 32°, 40%, 39%.

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