ORANGES
Plain Old Brown
#905100
Plain Old Brown is #905100 in HEX — rgb(144, 81, 0), hsl(34°, 100%, 28%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 100%, 44%).
Plain Old Brown pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 100%, 28%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Sesame Crunch 280D-7
RAL
Ochre Brown 8001
Dutch Boy
Hamburger VS-9801
Benjamin Moore
Tandoori CSP-1105
Kilz
Autumn Spice LD100-01
Sherwin-Williams
Copper Pot SW7709
Dulux
Moulded Clay S11F9
Dunn-Edwards
Carrot Cake DE5230
PPG
Lucky Penny 1201-7
Colorhouse
Wood .02 Wood-02
Kobra
Yellow 11
Valspar
Wet Riverbanks 3011-4
Vista Paint
Orange Ballad C-1018
Hallman-Lindsay
Pumpkin historic-pumpkin
IKEA
IKEA193 193
Farrow & Ball
Charlotte's Locks 268
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
12/100
Dark
Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Plain Old Brown 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #905100?
#905100 is Plain Old Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.
Is #905100 warm or cool?
Plain Old Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Plain Old Brown?
Plain Old Brown 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 Plain Old Brown?
Plain Old Brown 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 Plain Old Brown?
You can download Plain Old Brown 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 Plain Old Brown?
The hex code is #905100. In RGB it's 144, 81, 0, and in HSL it's 34°, 100%, 28%.
