ORANGES

Scarecrow Frown

#A55E2B

RGB 165, 94, 43 · HSL 25°, 59%, 41% · CMYK 0, 43, 74, 35

Scarecrow Frown is #A55E2B in HEX — rgb(165, 94, 43), hsl(25°, 59%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 74%, 35%).

Scarecrow Frown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 59%, 41%. 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#A55E2B

RGB165, 94, 43

HSL25°, 59%, 41%

HSV25°, 74%, 65%

CMYK0, 43, 74, 35

Decimal10837547

CSS RGBrgb(165, 94, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 59%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 1.4 · #A65E2E

Behr

Copper Mountain 260D-7

ΔE 3.6 · #A65F33

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Pot SW7709

ΔE 4.7 · #B16A37

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 5 · #A65628

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 5 · #B2683A

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 5.3 · #9F5224

Dulux

Hot Ginger S10F9

ΔE 6 · #A26336

PPG

Mincemeat 1200-7

ΔE 6 · #B66A3C

Vista Paint

Orange Ballad C-1018

ΔE 6.4 · #B26C3E

Valspar

Orange Glaze 3009-6

ΔE 6.5 · #B66A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange Ballad 1019

ΔE 7.3 · #B56D41

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 7.3 · #A66B35

Dunn-Edwards

Spice Cake DE5251

ΔE 8.4 · #B87243

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 12.1 · #BA5B3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.5 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 20.5 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#A55E2B

#2B73A6

Analogous

#A62B35

#A55E2B

#A69C2B

Triadic

#A55E2B

#2BA65E

#5E2BA6

Split-Complementary

#A55E2B

#2BA69C

#2B35A6

Tetradic

#A55E2B

#35A62B

#2B73A6

#9C2BA6

Monochromatic

#2D190C

#693C1B

#A55E2B

#D1844D

#E1AE89

Rectangle

#A55E2B

#73A62B

#2B73A6

#5E2BA6

Compound

#A55E2B

#A69C2B

#2B73A6

#2B35A6

Variations

Lighter

#CE7B40

#D29D77

#E0C7B5

Darker

#874B20

#5F3314

#381E0B

Saturation

#7B6556

#A65E2B

#BC5B15

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

4.96:1

vs Black

4.24:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A55E2B

#867A27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A55E2B

#6E6E35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A55E2B

#A55A62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Scarecrow Frown 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

#BB733B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A55E2B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A87860

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.

#2C6085

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: #A55E2B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A55E2B;

CSS Variable

--color-scarecrow-frown: #A55E2B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scarecrow-frown': '#A55E2B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A55E2B] text-[#A55E2B]

SCSS

$scarecrow-frown: #A55E2B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A55E2B?

#A55E2B is Scarecrow Frown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A55E2B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scarecrow Frown?

Scarecrow Frown 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 Scarecrow Frown?

Scarecrow Frown 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 Scarecrow Frown?

You can download Scarecrow Frown 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 Scarecrow Frown?

The hex code is #A55E2B. In RGB it's 165, 94, 43, and in HSL it's 25°, 59%, 41%.

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