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Hot Brown

#984218

RGB 152, 66, 24 · HSL 20°, 73%, 35% · CMYK 0, 57, 84, 40

Hot Brown is #984218 in HEX — rgb(152, 66, 24), hsl(20°, 73%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 84%, 40%).

Hot Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 73%, 35%. 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

HEX#984218

RGB152, 66, 24

HSL20°, 73%, 35%

HSV20°, 84%, 60%

CMYK0, 57, 84, 40

Decimal9978392

CSS RGBrgb(152, 66, 24)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 73%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Garfield S08F9

ΔE 5.9 · #A75029

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 7 · #9F5224

Behr

Chestnut Stallion 240D-7

ΔE 7.7 · #8E4520

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 7.8 · #A65628

Vista Paint

Sun's Rage C-1052

ΔE 10 · #A74E34

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 11.4 · #A94E37

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 11.9 · #BA5B3A

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 11.9 · #B44B34

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 12 · #A65E2E

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 12.6 · #AC5E3A

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 14.3 · #9D3A2F

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 14.3 · #C2653D

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 14.7 · #C3663F

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 15.2 · #B2683A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 18.1 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.4 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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

#984218

#186F9A

Analogous

#9A182E

#984218

#9A8518

Triadic

#984218

#189A44

#44189A

Split-Complementary

#984218

#189A85

#182E9A

Tetradic

#984218

#2E9A18

#186F9A

#85189A

Monochromatic

#160A03

#58270E

#984218

#DD6022

#E79065

Rectangle

#984218

#6F9A18

#186F9A

#44189A

Compound

#984218

#9A8518

#186F9A

#182E9A

Variations

Lighter

#D45D21

#D9875E

#E3BBA7

Darker

#7E3511

#59240A

#351505

Saturation

#6D5346

#9A4418

#A6400C

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

6.71:1

vs Black

3.13:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#984218

#73680E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#984218

#585821

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#984218

#974149

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hot 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.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B15E2D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#984218

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F6351

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#1D5C7B

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: #984218;

CSS — background

background-color: #984218;

CSS Variable

--color-hot-brown: #984218;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot-brown': '#984218' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#984218] text-[#984218]

SCSS

$hot-brown: #984218;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #984218?

#984218 is Hot Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #984218 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hot Brown?

Hot 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 Hot Brown?

Hot 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 Hot Brown?

You can download Hot 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 Hot Brown?

The hex code is #984218. In RGB it's 152, 66, 24, and in HSL it's 20°, 73%, 35%.

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