ORANGES

Cup o' Java

#6A544C

RGB 106, 84, 76 · HSL 16°, 16%, 36% · CMYK 0, 21, 28, 58

Cup o' Java is #6A544C in HEX — rgb(106, 84, 76), hsl(16°, 16%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 28%, 58%).

Cup o' Java pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 16%, 36%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#6A544C

RGB106, 84, 76

HSL16°, 16%, 36%

HSV16°, 28%, 42%

CMYK0, 21, 28, 58

Decimal6968396

CSS RGBrgb(106, 84, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 16%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cup1246

ΔE 0.4 · #6B554D

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Valspar

Gardener's Soil2010-9

ΔE 0.7 · #69534C

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Hallman-Lindsay

Bargeboard Brownhistoric-bargeboard-brown

ΔE 0.9 · #68534A

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Vista Paint

Bargeboard BrownC-1456

ΔE 1.4 · #67544C

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Behr

Library LeatherHDC-CL-13A

ΔE 1.6 · #68554E

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Kilz

Tonka BeanLM160

ΔE 2.1 · #654F48

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PPG

Caramelized Walnut1074-6

ΔE 2.8 · #6E564A

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Dulux

Brown LandS11C8

ΔE 3 · #695447

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Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate ChunkDE6070

ΔE 3.2 · #6B574A

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Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark BrownSW2808

ΔE 4 · #5F4D43

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IKEA

IKEA138138

ΔE 4.7 · #645850

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Kobra

Brown43

ΔE 5.1 · #624A3E

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Colorhouse

Clay .06Clay-06

ΔE 5.6 · #675544

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RAL

Pearl Beige1035

ΔE 6.6 · #6A5D4D

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Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab290

ΔE 8 · #726454

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Dutch Boy

Mud PieVS-9501

ΔE 10.3 · #5B4631

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#6A544C

#4D636A

Analogous

#6A4D54

#6A544C

#6A644D

Triadic

#6A544C

#4D6A55

#554D6A

Split-Complementary

#6A544C

#4D6A64

#4D546A

Tetradic

#6A544C

#546A4D

#4D636A

#644D6A

Monochromatic

#120E0D

#3E322D

#6A544C

#96796E

#B6A29A

Rectangle

#6A544C

#636A4D

#4D636A

#554D6A

Compound

#6A544C

#6A644D

#4D636A

#4D546A

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Cup o' Java run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2EFED

Tint #D3C7C2

Tint #B49F97

Tint #95776D

Base #6A544C

Shade #594740

Shade #473933

Shade #352A27

Shade #231C1A

Variations

Lighter

#907369

#AA9790

#CCC3BF

Darker

#56443D

#3B2E2A

#231B18

Saturation

#605A57

#6A554D

#914327

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

7.03:1

AAA

vs Black

2.99:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A544C

#5F5C4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A544C

#58584D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A544C

#6A5355

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cup o' Java 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

#8F6C54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A544C

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C7178

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3B5762

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: #6A544C;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A544C;

CSS Variable

--color-cup-o'-java: #6A544C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cup-o'-java': '#6A544C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A544C] text-[#6A544C]

SCSS

$cup-o'-java: #6A544C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A544C?

#6A544C is Cup o' Java, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #6A544C warm or cool?

Cup o' Java reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cup o' Java?

Cup o' Java 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 Cup o' Java?

Cup o' Java 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 Cup o' Java?

You can download Cup o' Java 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 Cup o' Java?

The hex code is #6A544C. In RGB it's 106, 84, 76, and in HSL it's 16°, 16%, 36%.

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