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Turned Leaf

#8D7448

RGB 141, 116, 72 · HSL 38°, 32%, 42% · CMYK 0, 18, 49, 45

Turned Leaf is #8D7448 in HEX — rgb(141, 116, 72), hsl(38°, 32%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 49%, 45%).

Turned Leaf pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 32%, 42%. 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#8D7448

RGB141, 116, 72

HSL38°, 32%, 42%

HSV38°, 49%, 55%

CMYK0, 18, 49, 45

Decimal9270344

CSS RGBrgb(141, 116, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 32%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

September Gold 312

ΔE 0.7 · #8D7548

Vista Paint

Brocade C-297

ΔE 1.2 · #8B7145

Dulux

Reservation S15D8

ΔE 1.7 · #8C7344

Dunn-Edwards

Beaumont Brown DE6182

ΔE 1.7 · #92774C

Behr

Westminster N270-6

ΔE 2 · #92754A

PPG

Wool Tweed 1103-6

ΔE 2.5 · #917747

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1049

ΔE 3.3 · #8E6F44

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 3.7 · #947952

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 4.4 · #8F6E46

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Golden Oak SW2824

ΔE 5.7 · #96724C

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 7.5 · #826C34

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 9 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.8 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.9 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 15 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 15.1 · #686A47

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

#8D7448

#49628D

Analogous

#8D5249

#8D7448

#848D49

Triadic

#8D7448

#498D74

#74498D

Split-Complementary

#8D7448

#49848D

#52498D

Tetradic

#8D7448

#498D52

#49628D

#8D4984

Monochromatic

#282115

#5B4B2F

#8D7448

#B49B6E

#CEBEA1

Rectangle

#8D7448

#628D49

#49628D

#74498D

Compound

#8D7448

#848D49

#49628D

#52498D

Variations

Lighter

#AF9363

#BEAD8E

#D7CEC0

Darker

#725D39

#504026

#2F2616

Saturation

#756E61

#8D7449

#B27E24

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

4.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.72:1

Deuteranopia

#8D7448

#847A48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D7448

#79794F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D7448

#8E6F74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Turned Leaf 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

#A98451

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D7448

Daylight 5500K

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

#968975

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.

#425474

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: #8D7448;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D7448;

CSS Variable

--color-turned-leaf: #8D7448;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turned-leaf': '#8D7448' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D7448] text-[#8D7448]

SCSS

$turned-leaf: #8D7448;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D7448?

#8D7448 is Turned Leaf, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8D7448 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turned Leaf?

Turned Leaf 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 Turned Leaf?

Turned Leaf 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 Turned Leaf?

You can download Turned Leaf 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 Turned Leaf?

The hex code is #8D7448. In RGB it's 141, 116, 72, and in HSL it's 38°, 32%, 42%.

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