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Raleigh

#8F765A

RGB 143, 118, 90 · HSL 32°, 23%, 46% · CMYK 0, 17, 37, 44

Raleigh is #8F765A in HEX — rgb(143, 118, 90), hsl(32°, 23%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 44%).

Raleigh pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 23%, 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#8F765A

RGB143, 118, 90

HSL32°, 23%, 46%

HSV32°, 37%, 56%

CMYK0, 17, 37, 44

Decimal9401946

CSS RGBrgb(143, 118, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 23%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Raleigh CW-135

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Fallen Leaves SW9114

ΔE 0.6 · #8F7659

PPG

Hat Box Brown 1085-6

ΔE 1.3 · #8F775D

Valspar

Mocha Syrup 3002-9B

ΔE 1.5 · #92785E

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Crown 185

ΔE 2.4 · #8D755D

Vista Paint

Cupcake C-177

ΔE 2.7 · #896F53

Dunn-Edwards

Rock 'n' Oak DE6209

ΔE 2.8 · #8B785C

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 3.2 · #8E7A5A

Dulux

Spanish Style S10D6

ΔE 3.3 · #93745C

Behr

Fudge Bar 250F-5

ΔE 3.9 · #8E715B

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 5.3 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.1 · #A58369

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 9.6 · #8A6642

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 9.7 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 9.8 · #998976

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 11 · #746D5A

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

#8F765A

#5A7490

Analogous

#905C5A

#8F765A

#8E905A

Triadic

#8F765A

#5A9077

#775A90

Split-Complementary

#8F765A

#5A8E90

#5C5A90

Tetradic

#8F765A

#5A905C

#5A7490

#905A8E

Monochromatic

#32291F

#61503D

#8F765A

#B29D85

#D0C3B4

Rectangle

#8F765A

#74905A

#5A7490

#775A90

Compound

#8F765A

#8E905A

#5A7490

#5C5A90

Variations

Lighter

#AA9378

#BDAD9C

#D7CFC7

Darker

#755F47

#514230

#2F261C

Saturation

#7D766D

#90775A

#BD7A2D

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

4.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.91:1

Deuteranopia

#8F765A

#857D5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F765A

#7B7B5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F765A

#907376

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Raleigh 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

#AB855F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F765A

Daylight 5500K

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

#988A83

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.

#4B627D

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: #8F765A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F765A;

CSS Variable

--color-raleigh: #8F765A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raleigh': '#8F765A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F765A] text-[#8F765A]

SCSS

$raleigh: #8F765A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F765A?

#8F765A is Raleigh, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8F765A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raleigh?

Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

You can download Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

The hex code is #8F765A. In RGB it's 143, 118, 90, and in HSL it's 32°, 23%, 46%.

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