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Toasted

#8E6F44

RGB 142, 111, 68 · HSL 35°, 35%, 41% · CMYK 0, 22, 52, 44

Toasted is #8E6F44 in HEX — rgb(142, 111, 68), hsl(35°, 35%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 52%, 44%).

Toasted pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 35%, 41%. 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#8E6F44

RGB142, 111, 68

HSL35°, 35%, 41%

HSV35°, 52%, 56%

CMYK0, 22, 52, 44

Decimal9334596

CSS RGBrgb(142, 111, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 35%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1049

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cuban Cigar DE6154

ΔE 1.3 · #927247

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 1.8 · #8F6E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Brocade 298

ΔE 1.9 · #8B7045

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 2.1 · #886A3F

Vista Paint

Country Charm C-262

ΔE 2.3 · #8D6B43

Dulux

Ground Cummin S13D8

ΔE 2.4 · #8B6A42

Behr

Westminster N270-6

ΔE 2.5 · #92754A

Sherwin-Williams

Olde World Gold SW7700

ΔE 3 · #8F6C3E

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 5 · #947952

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5.1 · #8A6642

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 7.7 · #835E3B

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 12 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12.4 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 12.9 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 17.1 · #686A47

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

#8E6F44

#44628D

Analogous

#8D4A44

#8E6F44

#878D44

Triadic

#8E6F44

#448D6F

#6F448D

Split-Complementary

#8E6F44

#44878D

#4A448D

Tetradic

#8E6F44

#448D4A

#44628D

#8D4487

Monochromatic

#261E12

#5A462B

#8E6F44

#B69568

#CFB99B

Rectangle

#8E6F44

#628D44

#44628D

#6F448D

Compound

#8E6F44

#878D44

#44628D

#4A448D

Variations

Lighter

#B18E5D

#C0A98A

#D7CCBD

Darker

#725935

#503D23

#2F2414

Saturation

#746A5E

#8D6F44

#AF7422

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

4.66:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#8E6F44

#827844

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E6F44

#75754B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E6F44

#8F6A6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Toasted 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

#AA804E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E6F44

Daylight 5500K

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

#978572

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.

#3E5473

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: #8E6F44;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E6F44;

CSS Variable

--color-toasted: #8E6F44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasted': '#8E6F44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E6F44] text-[#8E6F44]

SCSS

$toasted: #8E6F44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E6F44?

#8E6F44 is Toasted, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8E6F44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toasted?

Toasted 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 Toasted?

Toasted 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 Toasted?

You can download Toasted 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 Toasted?

The hex code is #8E6F44. In RGB it's 142, 111, 68, and in HSL it's 35°, 35%, 41%.

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