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Moonscape

#8A7D66

RGB 138, 125, 102 · HSL 38°, 15%, 47% · CMYK 0, 9, 26, 46

Moonscape is #8A7D66 in HEX — rgb(138, 125, 102), hsl(38°, 15%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 26%, 46%).

Moonscape pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 15%, 47%. 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#8A7D66

RGB138, 125, 102

HSL38°, 15%, 47%

HSV38°, 26%, 54%

CMYK0, 9, 26, 46

Decimal9076070

CSS RGBrgb(138, 125, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 15%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Moonscape C-226

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Milkweed historic-milkweed

ΔE 1 · #8C7F69

Dunn-Edwards

Barrel Stove DE6216

ΔE 1.5 · #8E7E67

Sherwin-Williams

Quiver Tan SW6151

ΔE 1.7 · #8E7F6A

Behr

Deserted Island PPU8-24

ΔE 1.9 · #857C65

Benjamin Moore

Mortar CC-574

ΔE 2 · #8F826B

Dulux

Home Brew S14C6

ΔE 2.1 · #897A66

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 2.8 · #847763

PPG

Patches 1024-6

ΔE 2.8 · #8A7D6B

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 3.1 · #857F69

Valspar

Ironclad 5008-2B

ΔE 3.7 · #7F7962

Kilz

Grape Arbor TB-90

ΔE 4.7 · #847D5F

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 5.7 · #998976

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.3 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 7.5 · #898176

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.6 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#8A7D66

#66738A

Analogous

#8A6B66

#8A7D66

#858A66

Triadic

#8A7D66

#668A7D

#7D668A

Split-Complementary

#8A7D66

#66858A

#6B668A

Tetradic

#8A7D66

#668A6B

#66738A

#8A6685

Monochromatic

#322D25

#5E5545

#8A7D66

#ADA290

#CDC7BC

Rectangle

#8A7D66

#738A66

#66738A

#7D668A

Compound

#8A7D66

#858A66

#66738A

#6B668A

Variations

Lighter

#A39783

#B8B1A4

#D5D1CB

Darker

#6F6451

#4D4537

#2D2820

Saturation

#7D7972

#8A7D66

#BD8A33

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

4.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.21:1

Deuteranopia

#8A7D66

#868066

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A7D66

#7F7F69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A7D66

#8B7A7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Moonscape 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

#A78A68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A7D66

Daylight 5500K

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

#948F8C

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.

#4C5F7F

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: #8A7D66;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A7D66;

CSS Variable

--color-moonscape: #8A7D66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moonscape': '#8A7D66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A7D66] text-[#8A7D66]

SCSS

$moonscape: #8A7D66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A7D66?

#8A7D66 is Moonscape, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8A7D66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moonscape?

Moonscape 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 Moonscape?

Moonscape 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 Moonscape?

You can download Moonscape 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 Moonscape?

The hex code is #8A7D66. In RGB it's 138, 125, 102, and in HSL it's 38°, 15%, 47%.

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