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Artisan

#8F5C45

RGB 143, 92, 69 · HSL 19°, 35%, 42% · CMYK 0, 36, 52, 44

Artisan is #8F5C45 in HEX — rgb(143, 92, 69), hsl(19°, 35%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 52%, 44%).

Artisan pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 35%, 42%. 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#8F5C45

RGB143, 92, 69

HSL19°, 35%, 42%

HSV19°, 52%, 56%

CMYK0, 36, 52, 44

Decimal9395269

CSS RGBrgb(143, 92, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 35%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Artisan PPU3-18

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pumice 1197

ΔE 1.8 · #915C48

PPG

Spiced Cider 1068-7

ΔE 2.6 · #915B41

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Leather DE6105

ΔE 2.6 · #90614A

Dulux

Coyote S09F7

ΔE 3.5 · #95624F

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 3.6 · #8A5543

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 4.1 · #885D47

Vista Paint

Southwest Spirit K-1097

ΔE 4.8 · #935A4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Mover And Shaker 158

ΔE 5.3 · #855D44

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Terra Cotta SW2803

ΔE 6.1 · #975840

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 7 · #7D5436

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 8.2 · #79553D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8.3 · #8C4D35

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 9.8 · #A15A4D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 10.1 · #864633

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.2 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#8F5C45

#467991

Analogous

#914653

#8F5C45

#918346

Triadic

#8F5C45

#46915D

#5D4691

Split-Complementary

#8F5C45

#469183

#465391

Tetradic

#8F5C45

#539146

#467991

#834691

Monochromatic

#291B14

#5D3C2D

#8F5C45

#B8836B

#D1AE9F

Rectangle

#8F5C45

#799146

#467991

#5D4691

Compound

#8F5C45

#918346

#467991

#465391

Variations

Lighter

#B2795F

#C19D8C

#D8C7BF

Darker

#754A36

#523324

#301D14

Saturation

#766760

#915D46

#B35123

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

5.55:1

vs Black

3.78:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8F5C45

#786F44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F5C45

#676748

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F5C45

#8F5A5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Artisan 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

#AB724F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F5C45

Daylight 5500K

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

#987773

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#406576

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: #8F5C45;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F5C45;

CSS Variable

--color-artisan: #8F5C45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artisan': '#8F5C45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F5C45] text-[#8F5C45]

SCSS

$artisan: #8F5C45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F5C45?

#8F5C45 is Artisan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8F5C45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artisan?

Artisan 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 Artisan?

Artisan 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 Artisan?

You can download Artisan 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 Artisan?

The hex code is #8F5C45. In RGB it's 143, 92, 69, and in HSL it's 19°, 35%, 42%.

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