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Venetian

#C78846

RGB 199, 136, 70 · HSL 31°, 54%, 53% · CMYK 0, 32, 65, 22

Venetian is #C78846 in HEX — rgb(199, 136, 70), hsl(31°, 54%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 65%, 22%).

Venetian pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 54%, 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#C78846

RGB199, 136, 70

HSL31°, 54%, 53%

HSV31°, 65%, 78%

CMYK0, 32, 65, 22

Decimal13076550

CSS RGBrgb(199, 136, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 54%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Venetian 2158-20

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Tassel SW6369

ΔE 2.1 · #C6884A

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterscotch Glaze 990

ΔE 2.3 · #C48446

Vista Paint

Butterscotch Glaze C-989

ΔE 2.7 · #C18345

Behr

Golden Leaf UL150-1

ΔE 3.3 · #C38941

Dunn-Edwards

Slightly Golden DE5299

ΔE 3.4 · #CB904E

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 4.4 · #CF8744

Valspar

Hazelnut Coffee 3001-3A

ΔE 4.5 · #D48D4F

Dulux

Red Ochre S13F8

ΔE 4.7 · #BC8743

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 4.7 · #CD9147

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 4.9 · #C27F38

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.6 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.7 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7.8 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 16.7 · #955F20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#C78846

#4685C8

Analogous

#C84946

#C78846

#C6C846

Triadic

#C78846

#46C889

#8946C8

Split-Complementary

#C78846

#46C6C8

#4946C8

Tetradic

#C78846

#46C849

#4685C8

#C846C6

Monochromatic

#5A3C1B

#95632D

#C78846

#D9AF81

#EBD4BC

Rectangle

#C78846

#85C846

#4685C8

#8946C8

Compound

#C78846

#C6C846

#4685C8

#4946C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3A16B

#D8B896

#E5D6C5

Darker

#A96E2F

#764C1E

#462C10

Saturation

#9B8874

#C88946

#E38A2B

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C78846

#AC9E44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C78846

#959552

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C78846

#C8828A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Venetian 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

#D59350

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C78846

Daylight 5500K

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

#C29874

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#3E71A8

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: #C78846;

CSS — background

background-color: #C78846;

CSS Variable

--color-venetian: #C78846;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'venetian': '#C78846' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C78846] text-[#C78846]

SCSS

$venetian: #C78846;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C78846?

#C78846 is Venetian, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C78846 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Venetian?

Venetian 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 Venetian?

Venetian 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 Venetian?

You can download Venetian 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 Venetian?

The hex code is #C78846. In RGB it's 199, 136, 70, and in HSL it's 31°, 54%, 53%.

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