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Congo Capture

#776959

RGB 119, 105, 89 · HSL 32°, 14%, 41% · CMYK 0, 12, 25, 53

Congo Capture is #776959 in HEX — rgb(119, 105, 89), hsl(32°, 14%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 53%).

Congo Capture pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 14%, 41%. 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#776959

RGB119, 105, 89

HSL32°, 14%, 41%

HSV32°, 25%, 47%

CMYK0, 12, 25, 53

Decimal7825753

CSS RGBrgb(119, 105, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 14%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Treetrunk 3009-10

ΔE 0.6 · #77695A

PPG

Curlew 1021-6 · 15-21

ΔE 0.7 · #766859

Dulux

Congo Capture S14C7

ΔE 0.8 · #776859

Sherwin-Williams

Superior Bronze SW6152

ΔE 1.3 · #786957

Benjamin Moore

Fallen 994

ΔE 1.9 · #7C6D5E

Vista Paint

Evening Shade K-1177

ΔE 1.9 · #736557

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 2 · #726454

Hallman-Lindsay

Portobello historic-portobello

ΔE 2.1 · #7D6E5E

Behr

Whiskey Barrel N230-6

ΔE 2.4 · #766955

Dunn-Edwards

Cocoa DEC755

ΔE 2.5 · #736354

Kilz

Hitching Post LM200

ΔE 3 · #796D61

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 3.6 · #746D5A

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 3.7 · #7F6F63

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 3.9 · #6D6552

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.1 · #66665A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.1 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#776959

#5A6877

Analogous

#775B5A

#776959

#76775A

Triadic

#776959

#5A776A

#6A5A77

Split-Complementary

#776959

#5A7677

#5B5A77

Tetradic

#776959

#5A775B

#5A6877

#775A76

Monochromatic

#201C18

#4C4339

#776959

#9F907F

#BFB6AB

Rectangle

#776959

#68775A

#5A6877

#6A5A77

Compound

#776959

#76775A

#5A6877

#5B5A77

Variations

Lighter

#978876

#AFA59A

#D0CBC5

Darker

#605447

#423A31

#27221C

Saturation

#6D6964

#776A5A

#A46D2D

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

5.32:1

vs Black

3.95:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#776959

#716D59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#776959

#6C6C5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#776959

#786769

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Congo Capture 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

#997B5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#776959

Daylight 5500K

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

#868082

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#43576F

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: #776959;

CSS — background

background-color: #776959;

CSS Variable

--color-congo-capture: #776959;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'congo-capture': '#776959' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#776959] text-[#776959]

SCSS

$congo-capture: #776959;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #776959?

#776959 is Congo Capture, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #776959 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Congo Capture?

Congo Capture 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 Congo Capture?

Congo Capture 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 Congo Capture?

You can download Congo Capture 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 Congo Capture?

The hex code is #776959. In RGB it's 119, 105, 89, and in HSL it's 32°, 14%, 41%.

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