ORANGES
Smoked Oyster
#8E7F79
Smoked Oyster pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 9%, 52%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Smoked Oyster 2109-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8E7F79?
#8E7F79 is Smoked Oyster, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #8E7F79 warm or cool?
Smoked Oyster reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Smoked Oyster?
Smoked Oyster works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Smoked Oyster?
Smoked Oyster 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 Smoked Oyster?
You can download Smoked Oyster 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 RGB value of #8E7F79?
#8E7F79 converts to RGB 142, 127, 121.