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Roux

#994400

RGB 153, 68, 0 · HSL 27°, 100%, 30% · CMYK 0, 56, 100, 40

Roux is #994400 in HEX — rgb(153, 68, 0), hsl(27°, 100%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 100%, 40%).

Roux pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 100%, 30%. 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#994400

RGB153, 68, 0

HSL27°, 100%, 30%

HSV27°, 100%, 60%

CMYK0, 56, 100, 40

Decimal10044416

CSS RGBrgb(153, 68, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 100%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caramelized Orange 250D-7

ΔE 9.2 · #B24A16

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 11.4 · #9F5224

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 11.7 · #A65628

Dulux

Garfield S08F9

ΔE 12.2 · #A75029

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 15 · #A65E2E

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 15.6 · #C66B30

PPG

Sesame Crunch 1198-7

ΔE 15.8 · #C26A35

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 15.9 · #C35530

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 16.5 · #CC6735

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 17.3 · #BA5B3A

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 17.3 · #C56E39

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 17.4 · #CF6837

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 17.7 · #C27136

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 20.6 · #C26F45

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.3 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 23.1 · #DA5838

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

#994400

#005499

Analogous

#990008

#994400

#999100

Triadic

#994400

#009945

#450099

Split-Complementary

#994400

#009991

#000899

Tetradic

#994400

#089900

#005499

#910099

Monochromatic

#1A0B00

#4D2200

#994400

#E66700

#FF8F33

Rectangle

#994400

#549900

#005499

#450099

Compound

#994400

#999100

#005499

#000899

Variations

Lighter

#E06500

#EF8B39

#ECBC95

Darker

#7A3700

#542600

#311600

Saturation

#634A36

#994500

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

6.60:1

vs Black

3.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#994400

#756900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#994400

#5A5A15

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#994400

#98424B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Roux 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

#B2601B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#994400

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F653F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#0D4675

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: #994400;

CSS — background

background-color: #994400;

CSS Variable

--color-roux: #994400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roux': '#994400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#994400] text-[#994400]

SCSS

$roux: #994400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #994400?

#994400 is Roux, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #994400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roux?

Roux 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 Roux?

Roux 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 Roux?

You can download Roux 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 Roux?

The hex code is #994400. In RGB it's 153, 68, 0, and in HSL it's 27°, 100%, 30%.

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