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Archaeological Site

#8E785C

RGB 142, 120, 92 · HSL 34°, 21%, 46% · CMYK 0, 15, 35, 44

Archaeological Site is #8E785C in HEX — rgb(142, 120, 92), hsl(34°, 21%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 35%, 44%).

Archaeological Site pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 21%, 46%. 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#8E785C

RGB142, 120, 92

HSL34°, 21%, 46%

HSV34°, 35%, 56%

CMYK0, 15, 35, 44

Decimal9336924

CSS RGBrgb(142, 120, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 21%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Hat Box Brown 1085-6

ΔE 1.4 · #8F775D

Dunn-Edwards

Rock 'n' Oak DE6209

ΔE 1.4 · #8B785C

Benjamin Moore

Raleigh CW-135

ΔE 1.5 · #8F765A

Sherwin-Williams

Fallen Leaves SW9114

ΔE 1.7 · #8F7659

Valspar

Mocha Syrup 3002-9B

ΔE 2.1 · #92785E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 2.4 · #8E7A5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Crown 185

ΔE 2.5 · #8D755D

Vista Paint

Palomino C-1444

ΔE 2.8 · #937A62

Dulux

Rich Biscuit S13D6

ΔE 3 · #947F65

Behr

Gingko Tree PPU8-2

ΔE 4.2 · #928161

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 6.1 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 6.4 · #847763

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.3 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.9 · #998976

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 10.2 · #746D5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.7 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#8E785C

#5D728E

Analogous

#8E605D

#8E785C

#8B8E5D

Triadic

#8E785C

#5D8E79

#795D8E

Split-Complementary

#8E785C

#5D8B8E

#605D8E

Tetradic

#8E785C

#5D8E60

#5D728E

#8E5D8B

Monochromatic

#312A20

#60513E

#8E785C

#B09E87

#CFC4B5

Rectangle

#8E785C

#728E5D

#5D728E

#795D8E

Compound

#8E785C

#8B8E5D

#5D728E

#605D8E

Variations

Lighter

#A8947A

#BBAE9E

#D6D0C8

Darker

#736149

#4F4332

#2F271C

Saturation

#7D766E

#8E795D

#BC7F2E

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

4.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.99:1

Deuteranopia

#8E785C

#857E5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E785C

#7C7C60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E785C

#8F7578

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Archaeological Site 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

#AA8760

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E785C

Daylight 5500K

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

#978C84

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4B607D

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: #8E785C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E785C;

CSS Variable

--color-archaeological-site: #8E785C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'archaeological-site': '#8E785C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E785C] text-[#8E785C]

SCSS

$archaeological-site: #8E785C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E785C?

#8E785C is Archaeological Site, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8E785C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Archaeological Site?

Archaeological Site 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 Archaeological Site?

Archaeological Site 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 Archaeological Site?

You can download Archaeological Site 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 Archaeological Site?

The hex code is #8E785C. In RGB it's 142, 120, 92, and in HSL it's 34°, 21%, 46%.

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