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Seared Earth

#9A5633

RGB 154, 86, 51 · HSL 20°, 50%, 40% · CMYK 0, 44, 67, 40

Seared Earth is #9A5633 in HEX — rgb(154, 86, 51), hsl(20°, 50%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 67%, 40%).

Seared Earth pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 50%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9A5633

RGB154, 86, 51

HSL20°, 50%, 40%

HSV20°, 67%, 60%

CMYK0, 44, 67, 40

Decimal10114611

CSS RGBrgb(154, 86, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 50%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pennywise SW6349

ΔE 3.6 · #A2583A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 4.9 · #9D603B

Benjamin Moore

Warmed AF-235

ΔE 5.1 · #975B3B

Vista Paint

Pretty Parasol C-1038

ΔE 5.2 · #AA5F3F

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 5.4 · #9F512D

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 5.8 · #8D5033

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 6 · #8E5335

Behr

Copper Mountain 260D-7

ΔE 6.1 · #A65F33

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 6.1 · #AC5E3A

Valspar

Cinnamon Cake 3010-6

ΔE 6.3 · #A96245

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 7.5 · #B06144

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.7 · #8C4D35

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 7.9 · #A65E2E

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 10.9 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 12.5 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 15.9 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#9A5633

#337799

Analogous

#993344

#9A5633

#998833

Triadic

#9A5633

#339955

#553399

Split-Complementary

#9A5633

#339988

#334499

Tetradic

#9A5633

#449933

#337799

#883399

Monochromatic

#26150D

#603520

#9A5633

#C67953

#D9A68C

Rectangle

#9A5633

#779933

#337799

#553399

Compound

#9A5633

#998833

#337799

#334499

Variations

Lighter

#C27047

#CA967C

#DCC3B7

Darker

#7C4327

#572E19

#331A0E

Saturation

#756157

#995533

#B34D19

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

5.60:1

vs Black

3.75:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9A5633

#7C7130

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A5633

#666639

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A5633

#9A545A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Seared Earth 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

#B36D41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A5633

Daylight 5500K

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

#A07266

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#32637C

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: #9A5633;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A5633;

CSS Variable

--color-seared-earth: #9A5633;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seared-earth': '#9A5633' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A5633] text-[#9A5633]

SCSS

$seared-earth: #9A5633;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A5633?

#9A5633 is Seared Earth, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9A5633 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seared Earth?

Seared Earth 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 Seared Earth?

Seared Earth 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 Seared Earth?

You can download Seared Earth 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 Seared Earth?

The hex code is #9A5633. In RGB it's 154, 86, 51, and in HSL it's 20°, 50%, 40%.

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