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Dark Sepia

#AC8760

RGB 172, 135, 96 · HSL 31°, 31%, 53% · CMYK 0, 22, 44, 33

Dark Sepia is #AC8760 in HEX — rgb(172, 135, 96), hsl(31°, 31%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 44%, 33%).

Dark Sepia pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 31%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#AC8760

RGB172, 135, 96

HSL31°, 31%, 53%

HSV31°, 44%, 67%

CMYK0, 22, 44, 33

Decimal11306848

CSS RGBrgb(172, 135, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 31%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

Exact match

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 1.4 · #AE8964

PPG

Bronco Brown 15-03

ΔE 1.6 · #AE8661

Benjamin Moore

Gingersnaps 1063

ΔE 1.7 · #AB865C

Behr

Chamois Leather BIC-44

ΔE 1.7 · #A7855D

Hallman-Lindsay

Toffee historic-toffee

ΔE 1.9 · #A6845D

Valspar

Leather Satchel 3003-7B

ΔE 2.4 · #A9825E

Vista Paint

Rustic Charm K-1034

ΔE 2.8 · #B18B68

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 2.8 · #A58258

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 6 · #A47A5A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.6 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.5 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.5 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 15.2 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AC8760

#6286AC

Analogous

#AC6362

#AC8760

#ABAC62

Triadic

#AC8760

#62AC88

#8862AC

Split-Complementary

#AC8760

#62ABAC

#6362AC

Tetradic

#AC8760

#62AC63

#6286AC

#AC62AB

Monochromatic

#4D3B28

#7F6243

#AC8760

#C7AE94

#E1D4C6

Rectangle

#AC8760

#86AC62

#6286AC

#8862AC

Compound

#AC8760

#ABAC62

#6286AC

#6362AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDA081

#CAB8A4

#DED5CC

Darker

#8F6D49

#644B31

#3B2C1C

Saturation

#92887C

#AC8862

#D68A39

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

3.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.39:1

Deuteranopia

#AC8760

#9C9260

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC8760

#8E8E66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC8760

#AD8388

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dark Sepia 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

#C09263

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC8760

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9787

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#557291

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #AC8760;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC8760;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-sepia: #AC8760;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-sepia': '#AC8760' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC8760] text-[#AC8760]

SCSS

$dark-sepia: #AC8760;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC8760?

#AC8760 is Dark Sepia, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC8760 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Sepia?

Dark Sepia 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 Dark Sepia?

Dark Sepia 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 Dark Sepia?

You can download Dark Sepia 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 Dark Sepia?

The hex code is #AC8760. In RGB it's 172, 135, 96, and in HSL it's 31°, 31%, 53%.

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