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Monkey King

#BF6414

RGB 191, 100, 20 · HSL 28°, 81%, 41% · CMYK 0, 48, 90, 25

Monkey King is #BF6414 in HEX — rgb(191, 100, 20), hsl(28°, 81%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 90%, 25%).

Monkey King pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 81%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BF6414

RGB191, 100, 20

HSL28°, 81%, 41%

HSV28°, 90%, 75%

CMYK0, 48, 90, 25

Decimal12542996

CSS RGBrgb(191, 100, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 81%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fall Leaves 270D-7

ΔE 1.7 · #C3681B

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 6 · #D27326

Dulux

Nomadic Style SB7C6

ΔE 8.1 · #CF7730

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 8.7 · #C66B30

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 10 · #D26B33

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 10.8 · #CE7639

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 12 · #C27136

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 12.1 · #D28233

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 12.4 · #CF6837

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 12.7 · #C56E39

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 14.4 · #EC7C26

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 14.8 · #EA8A42

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 16.1 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 18.2 · #9F5224

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.3 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 20 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#BF6414

#146EBD

Analogous

#BD141A

#BF6414

#BDB814

Triadic

#BF6414

#14BD63

#6314BD

Split-Complementary

#BF6414

#14BDB8

#141ABD

Tetradic

#BF6414

#1ABD14

#146EBD

#B814BD

Monochromatic

#331B05

#783F0D

#BF6414

#EA8934

#F1B179

Rectangle

#BF6414

#6EBD14

#146EBD

#6314BD

Compound

#BF6414

#BDB814

#146EBD

#141ABD

Variations

Lighter

#E88025

#E3A167

#E8C8AC

Darker

#9B4F0D

#6D3606

#411F02

Saturation

#82674F

#BD6314

#C7620A

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

4.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.05:1

Deuteranopia

#BF6414

#988901

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF6414

#7A7A29

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF6414

#BF606A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Monkey King 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

#CF782A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF6414

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC7D4E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#1C5D96

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: #BF6414;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF6414;

CSS Variable

--color-monkey-king: #BF6414;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monkey-king': '#BF6414' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF6414] text-[#BF6414]

SCSS

$monkey-king: #BF6414;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF6414?

#BF6414 is Monkey King, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BF6414 warm or cool?

Monkey King reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Monkey King?

Monkey King 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 Monkey King?

Monkey King 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 Monkey King?

You can download Monkey King 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 Monkey King?

The hex code is #BF6414. In RGB it's 191, 100, 20, and in HSL it's 28°, 81%, 41%.

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