ORANGES

Rocks of Normandy

#8E7D62

RGB 142, 125, 98 · HSL 37°, 18%, 47% · CMYK 0, 12, 31, 44

Rocks of Normandy is #8E7D62 in HEX — rgb(142, 125, 98), hsl(37°, 18%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 31%, 44%).

Rocks of Normandy pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 18%, 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#8E7D62

RGB142, 125, 98

HSL37°, 18%, 47%

HSV37°, 31%, 56%

CMYK0, 12, 31, 44

Decimal9338210

CSS RGBrgb(142, 125, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 18%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Wooly Thyme historic-wooly-thyme

ΔE 0.6 · #907E63

Vista Paint

Wooly Thyme C-1431

ΔE 1.2 · #8D7C63

PPG

Rain Barrel 1097-6

ΔE 1.6 · #8B795F

Dulux

Fingerpaint S15C6

ΔE 1.9 · #8A7D61

Sherwin-Williams

Dapper Tan SW6144

ΔE 2.1 · #947F65

Benjamin Moore

Coriander AF-110

ΔE 2.2 · #958166

Dunn-Edwards

Rock 'n' Oak DE6209

ΔE 2.2 · #8B785C

Behr

Macchiato PPU7-3

ΔE 2.4 · #928169

Valspar

Winter Delta 3007-9B

ΔE 3.2 · #95856B

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 3.5 · #8E7A5A

Kilz

Olive Wood LF100-01

ΔE 4.7 · #847D5F

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 5 · #847763

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.8 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.7 · #998976

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.6 · #8F8B66

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 9.4 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#8E7D62

#62738D

Analogous

#8D6762

#8E7D62

#888D62

Triadic

#8E7D62

#628D7D

#7D628D

Split-Complementary

#8E7D62

#62888D

#67628D

Tetradic

#8E7D62

#628D67

#62738D

#8D6288

Monochromatic

#332D24

#605543

#8E7D62

#B0A28D

#CFC7BA

Rectangle

#8E7D62

#738D62

#62738D

#7D628D

Compound

#8E7D62

#888D62

#62738D

#67628D

Variations

Lighter

#A6977F

#BAB1A2

#D6D1CA

Darker

#72644E

#4F4535

#2E281E

Saturation

#7E7971

#8D7D62

#BF8831

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.26:1

Deuteranopia

#8E7D62

#888162

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E7D62

#808066

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E7D62

#8F7A7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rocks of Normandy 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

#AA8A65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E7D62

Daylight 5500K

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

#978F89

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.

#4C607F

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: #8E7D62;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E7D62;

CSS Variable

--color-rocks-of-normandy: #8E7D62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rocks-of-normandy': '#8E7D62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E7D62] text-[#8E7D62]

SCSS

$rocks-of-normandy: #8E7D62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E7D62?

#8E7D62 is Rocks of Normandy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8E7D62 warm or cool?

Rocks of Normandy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rocks of Normandy?

Rocks of Normandy 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 Rocks of Normandy?

Rocks of Normandy 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 Rocks of Normandy?

You can download Rocks of Normandy 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 Rocks of Normandy?

The hex code is #8E7D62. In RGB it's 142, 125, 98, and in HSL it's 37°, 18%, 47%.

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