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Sudan Brown

#BC752D

RGB 188, 117, 45 · HSL 30°, 61%, 46% · CMYK 0, 38, 76, 26

Sudan Brown is #BC752D in HEX — rgb(188, 117, 45), hsl(30°, 61%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 76%, 26%).

Sudan Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 61%, 46%. 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#BC752D

RGB188, 117, 45

HSL30°, 61%, 46%

HSV30°, 76%, 74%

CMYK0, 38, 76, 26

Decimal12350765

CSS RGBrgb(188, 117, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 61%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gold Treasure S12G9

ΔE 2.4 · #C37B33

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 4.3 · #C27F38

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-10

ΔE 4.4 · #C67C3B

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 5.1 · #CB8135

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 5.5 · #BF6F31

Behr

Mulling Spice 280D-6

ΔE 5.5 · #C17B3D

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5.8 · #B97D31

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Coast SW6376

ΔE 6.4 · #C78538

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 6.5 · #C27136

Hallman-Lindsay

Beeswax Candle 991

ΔE 7.6 · #BF7E41

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 8.5 · #B6793D

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 10.6 · #D98A4E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.2 · #AF7C20

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.4 · #955F20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 15.6 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#BC752D

#2E75BD

Analogous

#BD2E2E

#BC752D

#BDBD2E

Triadic

#BC752D

#2EBD75

#752EBD

Split-Complementary

#BC752D

#2EBDBD

#2E2EBD

Tetradic

#BC752D

#2EBD2E

#2E75BD

#BD2EBD

Monochromatic

#422910

#7F4F1F

#BC752D

#D89C5F

#E7C29C

Rectangle

#BC752D

#75BD2E

#2E75BD

#752EBD

Compound

#BC752D

#BDBD2E

#2E75BD

#2E2EBD

Variations

Lighter

#D4914E

#D7AC82

#E3CFBA

Darker

#9A5E22

#6C4115

#40260B

Saturation

#8B7560

#BD752E

#D47517

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

3.67:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.72:1

Deuteranopia

#BC752D

#9E8F28

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC752D

#85853D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC752D

#BC6F78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sudan Brown 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

#CC843D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC752D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA8961

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.

#306497

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: #BC752D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC752D;

CSS Variable

--color-sudan-brown: #BC752D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sudan-brown': '#BC752D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC752D] text-[#BC752D]

SCSS

$sudan-brown: #BC752D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC752D?

#BC752D is Sudan Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC752D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sudan Brown?

Sudan Brown 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 Sudan Brown?

Sudan Brown 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 Sudan Brown?

You can download Sudan Brown 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 Sudan Brown?

The hex code is #BC752D. In RGB it's 188, 117, 45, and in HSL it's 30°, 61%, 46%.

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