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Rutherford

#8D734F

RGB 141, 115, 79 · HSL 35°, 28%, 43% · CMYK 0, 18, 44, 45

Rutherford is #8D734F in HEX — rgb(141, 115, 79), hsl(35°, 28%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 44%, 45%).

Rutherford pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 28%, 43%. 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#8D734F

RGB141, 115, 79

HSL35°, 28%, 43%

HSV35°, 44%, 55%

CMYK0, 18, 44, 45

Decimal9270095

CSS RGBrgb(141, 115, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 28%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rutherford 291

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rutherford C-290

ΔE 1.1 · #8A714C

PPG

Molasses Cookie 1094-7

ΔE 1.4 · #8B714B

Benjamin Moore

Bittergreen CSP-990

ΔE 2 · #87704C

Behr

Safari Brown BXC-08

ΔE 2 · #937754

Dulux

Old Ruin S15D7

ΔE 2.1 · #917852

Dunn-Edwards

Lonely Road DE6146

ΔE 2.3 · #947754

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 2.9 · #947952

Sherwin-Williams

Fallen Leaves SW9114

ΔE 4.3 · #8F7659

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 4.6 · #8E7A5A

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 6.1 · #9E7D5E

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 6.7 · #8A6642

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.6 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 13 · #696346

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.2 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 14 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#8D734F

#4F698C

Analogous

#8C544F

#8D734F

#878C4F

Triadic

#8D734F

#4F8C73

#734F8C

Split-Complementary

#8D734F

#4F878C

#544F8C

Tetradic

#8D734F

#4F8C54

#4F698C

#8C4F87

Monochromatic

#2A2318

#5B4B33

#8D734F

#B29976

#CDBDA7

Rectangle

#8D734F

#698C4F

#4F698C

#734F8C

Compound

#8D734F

#878C4F

#4F698C

#544F8C

Variations

Lighter

#AB906A

#BDAB93

#D6CEC2

Darker

#725C3E

#4F3F2A

#2E2518

Saturation

#776F64

#8C734F

#B47927

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

4.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.70:1

Deuteranopia

#8D734F

#837A4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D734F

#787855

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D734F

#8E6F73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rutherford 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

#A98356

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D734F

Daylight 5500K

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

#96887B

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.

#465975

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: #8D734F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D734F;

CSS Variable

--color-rutherford: #8D734F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rutherford': '#8D734F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D734F] text-[#8D734F]

SCSS

$rutherford: #8D734F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D734F?

#8D734F is Rutherford, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8D734F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rutherford?

Rutherford 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 Rutherford?

Rutherford 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 Rutherford?

You can download Rutherford 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 Rutherford?

The hex code is #8D734F. In RGB it's 141, 115, 79, and in HSL it's 35°, 28%, 43%.

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