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Rakuda Brown

#BF794E

RGB 191, 121, 78 · HSL 23°, 47%, 53% · CMYK 0, 37, 59, 25

Rakuda Brown is #BF794E in HEX — rgb(191, 121, 78), hsl(23°, 47%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 59%, 25%).

Rakuda Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 47%, 53%. 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#BF794E

RGB191, 121, 78

HSL23°, 47%, 53%

HSV23°, 59%, 75%

CMYK0, 37, 59, 25

Decimal12548430

CSS RGBrgb(191, 121, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 47%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sienna 104

ΔE 2.1 · #BE7851

Sherwin-Williams

Tigereye SW6362

ΔE 2.4 · #BB7748

Kilz

Nutmeg Spice LC120-02

ΔE 2.6 · #BD7C4E

Vista Paint

Timeworn Terracotta K-617

ΔE 2.7 · #BC734B

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnabar DE5209

ΔE 3.4 · #B9714A

Hallman-Lindsay

Semolina 1011

ΔE 4.1 · #B6774F

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 4.5 · #C37C59

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 4.8 · #C27654

Valspar

Canyon Sun 3001-5A

ΔE 4.8 · #C78351

Behr

Marmalade Glaze PPU3-2

ΔE 5 · #C27545

Dulux

Cinnamon Sand S10F7

ΔE 6.3 · #B77E53

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.1 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 7.2 · #C5714F

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 11.2 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.3 · #C57B67

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.7 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#BF794E

#4F94BF

Analogous

#BF4F5C

#BF794E

#BFB24F

Triadic

#BF794E

#4FBF7A

#7A4FBF

Split-Complementary

#BF794E

#4FBFB2

#4F5CBF

Tetradic

#BF794E

#5CBF4F

#4F94BF

#B24FBF

Monochromatic

#56341F

#8E5633

#BF794E

#D4A487

#E8CFBF

Rectangle

#BF794E

#94BF4F

#4F94BF

#7A4FBF

Compound

#BF794E

#BFB24F

#4F94BF

#4F5CBF

Variations

Lighter

#CC9572

#D4B09A

#E3D2C7

Darker

#A16037

#714124

#432614

Saturation

#988376

#BF7A4F

#DF732F

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.06:1

Deuteranopia

#BF794E

#A0934C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF794E

#888855

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF794E

#BF757D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rakuda 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

#CF8756

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF794E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC8C7A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#457EA1

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: #BF794E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF794E;

CSS Variable

--color-rakuda-brown: #BF794E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rakuda-brown': '#BF794E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF794E] text-[#BF794E]

SCSS

$rakuda-brown: #BF794E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF794E?

#BF794E is Rakuda Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BF794E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rakuda Brown?

Rakuda 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 Rakuda Brown?

Rakuda 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 Rakuda Brown?

You can download Rakuda 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 Rakuda Brown?

The hex code is #BF794E. In RGB it's 191, 121, 78, and in HSL it's 23°, 47%, 53%.

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