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Hidden Cottage

#8D7F64

RGB 141, 127, 100 · HSL 40°, 17%, 47% · CMYK 0, 10, 29, 45

Hidden Cottage is #8D7F64 in HEX — rgb(141, 127, 100), hsl(40°, 17%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 29%, 45%).

Hidden Cottage pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 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#8D7F64

RGB141, 127, 100

HSL40°, 17%, 47%

HSV40°, 29%, 55%

CMYK0, 10, 29, 45

Decimal9273188

CSS RGBrgb(141, 127, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 17%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ceramic Pot C-338

ΔE 0.7 · #8D8064

Dulux

Fingerpaint S15C6

ΔE 1.1 · #8A7D61

Hallman-Lindsay

Ceramic Pot 339

ΔE 1.3 · #908268

Sherwin-Williams

Meadow Trail SW7737

ΔE 1.7 · #8D8168

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 1.7 · #8E8062

Benjamin Moore

Cleveland 1525

ΔE 1.9 · #8F8264

Dunn-Edwards

Barrel Stove DE6216

ΔE 2.4 · #8E7E67

Behr

Macchiato PPU7-3

ΔE 2.4 · #928169

Valspar

Winter Delta 3007-9B

ΔE 2.7 · #95856B

Kilz

Grape Arbor TB-90

ΔE 3.7 · #847D5F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 4.5 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 4.6 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 5 · #847763

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.3 · #998976

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.6 · #8F8B66

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 9.3 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#8D7F64

#63718C

Analogous

#8C6A63

#8D7F64

#858C63

Triadic

#8D7F64

#638C7F

#7F638C

Split-Complementary

#8D7F64

#63858C

#6A638C

Tetradic

#8D7F64

#638C6A

#63718C

#8C6385

Monochromatic

#332E24

#5F5644

#8D7F64

#AFA48E

#CEC8BA

Rectangle

#8D7F64

#718C63

#63718C

#7F638C

Compound

#8D7F64

#858C63

#63718C

#6A638C

Variations

Lighter

#A59980

#BAB2A2

#D5D2CA

Darker

#71664F

#4E4636

#2E291F

Saturation

#7E7A72

#8C7F63

#BE8F32

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

3.92:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.35:1

Deuteranopia

#8D7F64

#898264

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D7F64

#828268

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D7F64

#8E7B7E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hidden Cottage 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

#A98C66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D7F64

Daylight 5500K

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

#96918A

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.

#4C5D7F

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: #8D7F64;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D7F64;

CSS Variable

--color-hidden-cottage: #8D7F64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hidden-cottage': '#8D7F64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D7F64] text-[#8D7F64]

SCSS

$hidden-cottage: #8D7F64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D7F64?

#8D7F64 is Hidden Cottage, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8D7F64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hidden Cottage?

Hidden Cottage 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 Hidden Cottage?

Hidden Cottage 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 Hidden Cottage?

You can download Hidden Cottage 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 Hidden Cottage?

The hex code is #8D7F64. In RGB it's 141, 127, 100, and in HSL it's 40°, 17%, 47%.

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