ORANGES

Cinnamon Brandy

#8E3F21

RGB 142, 63, 33 · HSL 17°, 62%, 34% · CMYK 0, 56, 77, 44

Cinnamon Brandy is #8E3F21 in HEX — rgb(142, 63, 33), hsl(17°, 62%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 77%, 44%).

Cinnamon Brandy pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 62%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8E3F21

RGB142, 63, 33

HSL17°, 62%, 34%

HSV17°, 77%, 56%

CMYK0, 56, 77, 44

Decimal9322273

CSS RGBrgb(142, 63, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 62%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cinnamon Brandy 230D-7

Exact match

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 4.7 · #8E402A

Dulux

Rusty S08E9

ΔE 4.7 · #95492D

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 6.4 · #864326

Vista Paint

Majestic Ridge K-1088

ΔE 6.5 · #8B3C2A

Sherwin-Williams

Brick Paver SW7599

ΔE 6.9 · #93402F

Benjamin Moore

Red 2088-10

ΔE 8.1 · #974434

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 9.1 · #A94E37

Colorhouse

Wood .03 Wood-03

ΔE 10 · #7C2A1C

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 10.6 · #9D3A2F

PPG

Ancient Copper 1063-7

ΔE 10.7 · #9F543E

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 11.4 · #A85341

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 11.5 · #A14C3F

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 11.8 · #864633

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.2 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 16.7 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#8E3F21

#216E8C

Analogous

#8C2138

#8E3F21

#8C7521

Triadic

#8E3F21

#218C3F

#3F218C

Split-Complementary

#8E3F21

#218C75

#21388C

Tetradic

#8E3F21

#388C21

#216E8C

#75218C

Monochromatic

#150905

#4E2312

#8E3F21

#CA5B2F

#DC8B6A

Rectangle

#8E3F21

#6E8C21

#216E8C

#3F218C

Compound

#8E3F21

#8C7521

#216E8C

#21388C

Variations

Lighter

#C3582E

#CF8365

#DEB9AB

Darker

#733218

#50220F

#301308

Saturation

#675047

#8C3F21

#9D3810

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

7.28:1

AAA

vs Black

2.88:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8E3F21

#6C621C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E3F21

#535326

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E3F21

#8D3E46

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cinnamon Brandy 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

#AA5C34

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E3F21

Daylight 5500K

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

#976158

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#235B71

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: #8E3F21;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E3F21;

CSS Variable

--color-cinnamon-brandy: #8E3F21;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cinnamon-brandy': '#8E3F21' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E3F21] text-[#8E3F21]

SCSS

$cinnamon-brandy: #8E3F21;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E3F21?

#8E3F21 is Cinnamon Brandy, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8E3F21 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cinnamon Brandy?

Cinnamon Brandy 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 Cinnamon Brandy?

Cinnamon Brandy 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 Cinnamon Brandy?

You can download Cinnamon Brandy 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 Cinnamon Brandy?

The hex code is #8E3F21. In RGB it's 142, 63, 33, and in HSL it's 17°, 62%, 34%.

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