ORANGES

Chocolate Pudding

#8C6D5E

RGB 140, 109, 94 · HSL 20°, 20%, 46% · CMYK 0, 22, 33, 45

Chocolate Pudding is #8C6D5E in HEX — rgb(140, 109, 94), hsl(20°, 20%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 33%, 45%).

Chocolate Pudding pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 20%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#8C6D5E

RGB140, 109, 94

HSL20°, 20%, 46%

HSV20°, 33%, 55%

CMYK0, 22, 33, 45

Decimal9203038

CSS RGBrgb(140, 109, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 20%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate1014

ΔE 0.4 · #8D6E5F

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Behr

Corral BrownBXC-84

ΔE 1.8 · #87695B

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Dulux

Redwood ForestS08D7

ΔE 2.3 · #906C5D

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Dunn-Edwards

Wandering RoadDE6076

ΔE 2.3 · #876D5E

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Sherwin-Williams

Quartersawn OakSW2836

ΔE 2.4 · #85695B

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Kilz

Fine LeatherLM240

ΔE 2.6 · #8E7265

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PPG

Suede Leather1072-6

ΔE 2.7 · #896757

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Vista Paint

TemptationC-149

ΔE 3.2 · #926D5C

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Valspar

Brown Bark2004-9B

ΔE 3.8 · #876E63

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Hallman-Lindsay

Temptation150

ΔE 3.8 · #956E5F

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IKEA

IKEA02929

ΔE 7.1 · #816F66

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Kobra

Copper46

ΔE 8.4 · #7B584C

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RAL

Pale Brown8025

ΔE 8.4 · #755C48

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Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab290

ΔE 9.2 · #726454

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Colorhouse

Stone .06Stone-06

ΔE 11.1 · #746D5A

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Dutch Boy

Silver GrayD-6730

ΔE 12.5 · #857F69

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#8C6D5E

#5E7D8D

Analogous

#8D5E66

#8C6D5E

#8D855E

Triadic

#8C6D5E

#5E8D6D

#6D5E8D

Split-Complementary

#8C6D5E

#5E8D85

#5E668D

Tetradic

#8C6D5E

#668D5E

#5E7D8D

#855E8D

Monochromatic

#312621

#5F4A3F

#8C6D5E

#AF9588

#CEBEB6

Rectangle

#8C6D5E

#7D8D5E

#5E7D8D

#6D5E8D

Compound

#8C6D5E

#8D855E

#5E7D8D

#5E668D

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Chocolate Pudding 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 #F3EFED

Tint #DACEC8

Tint #C2ADA3

Tint #A98D7E

Base #8C6D5E

Shade #73594D

Shade #59453B

Shade #3F312A

Shade #251D18

Variations

Lighter

#A7897B

#BAA89E

#D6CDC8

Darker

#72574A

#4F3C32

#2E231D

Saturation

#7C736E

#8D6D5E

#BC5E2F

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

4.70:1

vs Black

4.46:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8C6D5E

#7D785E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C6D5E

#737360

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C6D5E

#8C6C6E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chocolate Pudding 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

#A87E62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C6D5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#968386

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4B6C7D

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: #8C6D5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C6D5E;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-pudding: #8C6D5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-pudding': '#8C6D5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C6D5E] text-[#8C6D5E]

SCSS

$chocolate-pudding: #8C6D5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C6D5E?

#8C6D5E is Chocolate Pudding, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C6D5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Pudding?

Chocolate Pudding 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 Chocolate Pudding?

Chocolate Pudding 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 Chocolate Pudding?

You can download Chocolate Pudding 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 Chocolate Pudding?

The hex code is #8C6D5E. In RGB it's 140, 109, 94, and in HSL it's 20°, 20%, 46%.

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