ORANGES

Release the Hounds

#AC7C2E

RGB 172, 124, 46 · HSL 37°, 58%, 43% · CMYK 0, 28, 73, 33

Release the Hounds is #AC7C2E in HEX — rgb(172, 124, 46), hsl(37°, 58%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 73%, 33%).

Release the Hounds pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 58%, 43%. 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#AC7C2E

RGB172, 124, 46

HSL37°, 58%, 43%

HSV37°, 73%, 67%

CMYK0, 28, 73, 33

Decimal11303982

CSS RGBrgb(172, 124, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 58%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

24 Karat M280-7

ΔE 2.6 · #A4772A

Dulux

Paler Pumpkin S13F9

ΔE 4.1 · #B57F38

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 4.3 · #B6843C

Vista Paint

Millionaire C-906

ΔE 4.6 · #B6863D

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 4.7 · #B98033

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 5.4 · #AA803A

Benjamin Moore

Caramel 2160-10

ΔE 5.5 · #B3813E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5.7 · #B97D31

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Slumber DE5335

ΔE 5.8 · #B98841

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 6 · #B88541

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 6.1 · #AF7C20

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 7.2 · #AF8A3A

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 7.8 · #BF8D35

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 12.6 · #955F20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.6 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#AC7C2E

#2E5FAD

Analogous

#AD3D2E

#AC7C2E

#9EAD2E

Triadic

#AC7C2E

#2EAD7C

#7C2EAD

Split-Complementary

#AC7C2E

#2E9EAD

#3D2EAD

Tetradic

#AC7C2E

#2EAD3D

#2E5FAD

#AD2E9E

Monochromatic

#34260E

#71511E

#AC7C2E

#D2A256

#E2C392

Rectangle

#AC7C2E

#5FAD2E

#2E5FAD

#7C2EAD

Compound

#AC7C2E

#9EAD2E

#2E5FAD

#3D2EAD

Variations

Lighter

#CE9A47

#D3B27D

#E1D1B7

Darker

#8D6422

#634516

#3A290C

Saturation

#81725B

#AD7C2E

#C48217

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#AC7C2E

#998B2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC7C2E

#86863F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC7C2E

#AD757D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Release the Hounds 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

#C08A3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC7C2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE8F62

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#2F528B

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: #AC7C2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC7C2E;

CSS Variable

--color-release-the-hounds: #AC7C2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'release-the-hounds': '#AC7C2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC7C2E] text-[#AC7C2E]

SCSS

$release-the-hounds: #AC7C2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC7C2E?

#AC7C2E is Release the Hounds, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC7C2E warm or cool?

Release the Hounds reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Release the Hounds?

Release the Hounds 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 Release the Hounds?

Release the Hounds 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 Release the Hounds?

You can download Release the Hounds 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 Release the Hounds?

The hex code is #AC7C2E. In RGB it's 172, 124, 46, and in HSL it's 37°, 58%, 43%.

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