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Sorrel

#8F6F60

RGB 143, 111, 96 · HSL 19°, 20%, 47% · CMYK 0, 22, 33, 44

Sorrel is #8F6F60 in HEX — rgb(143, 111, 96), hsl(19°, 20%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 33%, 44%).

Sorrel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 20%, 47%. 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#8F6F60

RGB143, 111, 96

HSL19°, 20%, 47%

HSV19°, 33%, 56%

CMYK0, 22, 33, 44

Decimal9400160

CSS RGBrgb(143, 111, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 20%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sorrel 1236

Exact match

Dulux

Redwood Forest S08D7

ΔE 2.1 · #906C5D

Behr

Antiquities MQ2-43

ΔE 2.5 · #8C6E5B

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 2.5 · #8E7265

Vista Paint

Temptation C-149

ΔE 2.8 · #926D5C

Sherwin-Williams

Nuthatch SW6088

ΔE 2.8 · #8E725F

Dunn-Edwards

Wandering Road DE6076

ΔE 3 · #876D5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptation 150

ΔE 3.2 · #956E5F

PPG

Suede Leather 1072-6

ΔE 3.3 · #896757

Valspar

Rustic Earth 2007-7A

ΔE 3.8 · #906B58

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 7.5 · #816F66

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.1 · #7B584C

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 9.4 · #755C48

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10.1 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 11.7 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 12.5 · #857F69

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

#8F6F60

#608190

Analogous

#906069

#8F6F60

#908760

Triadic

#8F6F60

#60906F

#6F6090

Split-Complementary

#8F6F60

#609087

#606990

Tetradic

#8F6F60

#699060

#608190

#876090

Monochromatic

#342823

#624C41

#8F6F60

#B1978B

#D0C0B9

Rectangle

#8F6F60

#819060

#608190

#6F6090

Compound

#8F6F60

#908760

#608190

#606990

Variations

Lighter

#A98B7D

#BCA9A0

#D6CDC9

Darker

#74584C

#503D33

#2F231E

Saturation

#7F7571

#906F60

#C05D30

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

4.55:1

vs Black

4.61:1

Deuteranopia

#8F6F60

#807A60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F6F60

#757562

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F6F60

#8F6E70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sorrel 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

#AB8063

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F6F60

Daylight 5500K

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

#988587

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#4C6F7F

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: #8F6F60;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F6F60;

CSS Variable

--color-sorrel: #8F6F60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sorrel': '#8F6F60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F6F60] text-[#8F6F60]

SCSS

$sorrel: #8F6F60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F6F60?

#8F6F60 is Sorrel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8F6F60 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sorrel?

Sorrel 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 Sorrel?

Sorrel 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 Sorrel?

You can download Sorrel 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 Sorrel?

The hex code is #8F6F60. In RGB it's 143, 111, 96, and in HSL it's 19°, 20%, 47%.

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