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Dark Mink

#87705F

RGB 135, 112, 95 · HSL 25°, 17%, 45% · CMYK 0, 17, 30, 47

Dark Mink is #87705F in HEX — rgb(135, 112, 95), hsl(25°, 17%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 30%, 47%).

Dark Mink pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 17%, 45%. 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#87705F

RGB135, 112, 95

HSL25°, 17%, 45%

HSV25°, 30%, 53%

CMYK0, 17, 30, 47

Decimal8876127

CSS RGBrgb(135, 112, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 17%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dark Mink S10C6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Tree Branch SW7525

ΔE 1.2 · #8A7362

Benjamin Moore

Maple 1022

ΔE 1.4 · #84705E

Dunn-Edwards

Wandering Road DE6076

ΔE 1.9 · #876D5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Hitching Post historic-hitching-post

ΔE 1.9 · #83705E

Vista Paint

Hitching Post C-1447

ΔE 2.3 · #82705F

Valspar

Scented Candle 2006-9B

ΔE 2.4 · #887465

Behr

Mocha Latte PPU5-4

ΔE 2.4 · #827060

PPG

Derby Brown 1073-6

ΔE 2.5 · #8A7265

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 3.3 · #8E7265

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 4.5 · #7F6F63

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.9 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.6 · #746D5A

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 8.4 · #755C48

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 9 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#87705F

#5F7686

Analogous

#865F62

#87705F

#86835F

Triadic

#87705F

#5F866F

#6F5F86

Split-Complementary

#87705F

#5F8683

#5F6286

Tetradic

#87705F

#62865F

#5F7686

#835F86

Monochromatic

#2D2520

#5A4A3F

#87705F

#AA9688

#CABDB4

Rectangle

#87705F

#76865F

#5F7686

#6F5F86

Compound

#87705F

#86835F

#5F7686

#5F6286

Variations

Lighter

#A28C7C

#B7A99F

#D4CDC8

Darker

#6C594B

#4B3D33

#2C241E

Saturation

#79726D

#866F5F

#B66830

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

4.65:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#87705F

#7D775F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87705F

#747461

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87705F

#876E71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dark Mink 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

#A58162

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87705F

Daylight 5500K

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

#928687

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.

#49667A

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: #87705F;

CSS — background

background-color: #87705F;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-mink: #87705F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-mink': '#87705F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87705F] text-[#87705F]

SCSS

$dark-mink: #87705F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87705F?

#87705F is Dark Mink, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #87705F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Mink?

Dark Mink 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 Dark Mink?

Dark Mink 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 Dark Mink?

You can download Dark Mink 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 Dark Mink?

The hex code is #87705F. In RGB it's 135, 112, 95, and in HSL it's 25°, 17%, 45%.

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