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Mango Squash

#8E6838

RGB 142, 104, 56 · HSL 33°, 43%, 39% · CMYK 0, 27, 61, 44

Mango Squash is #8E6838 in HEX — rgb(142, 104, 56), hsl(33°, 43%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 61%, 44%).

Mango Squash pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 43%, 39%. 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#8E6838

RGB142, 104, 56

HSL33°, 43%, 39%

HSV33°, 61%, 56%

CMYK0, 27, 61, 44

Decimal9332792

CSS RGBrgb(142, 104, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 43%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mango Squash S14E9

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 0.8 · #906A3A

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2162-20

ΔE 2.7 · #8D673C

Vista Paint

Sahara Wind C-268

ΔE 3.1 · #8C6B3D

Behr

Roasted Squash S280-7

ΔE 3.2 · #8A6A3B

PPG

Chewy Caramel 1087-7

ΔE 3.8 · #977043

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 4.1 · #8B6A3F

Dunn-Edwards

Tavern Creek DEA166

ΔE 4.9 · #957046

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 5.8 · #9D6C40

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6 · #8F6E46

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 6.1 · #9A6A35

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 6.8 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 9.1 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 10.9 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 17.1 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 21.4 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#8E6838

#395F8E

Analogous

#8E3D39

#8E6838

#8A8E39

Triadic

#8E6838

#398E68

#68398E

Split-Complementary

#8E6838

#398A8E

#3D398E

Tetradic

#8E6838

#398E3D

#395F8E

#8E398A

Monochromatic

#21180D

#584023

#8E6838

#BC8F57

#D2B38E

Rectangle

#8E6838

#5F8E39

#395F8E

#68398E

Compound

#8E6838

#8A8E39

#395F8E

#3D398E

Variations

Lighter

#B8884D

#C4A580

#D9CAB8

Darker

#73532C

#51391D

#302110

Saturation

#706557

#8E6839

#AB6B1C

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

5.02:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E6838

#7E7437

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E6838

#707041

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E6838

#8F6369

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mango Squash 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

#AA7B45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E6838

Daylight 5500K

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

#978069

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#365173

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: #8E6838;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E6838;

CSS Variable

--color-mango-squash: #8E6838;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mango-squash': '#8E6838' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E6838] text-[#8E6838]

SCSS

$mango-squash: #8E6838;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E6838?

#8E6838 is Mango Squash, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8E6838 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mango Squash?

Mango Squash 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 Mango Squash?

Mango Squash 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 Mango Squash?

You can download Mango Squash 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 Mango Squash?

The hex code is #8E6838. In RGB it's 142, 104, 56, and in HSL it's 33°, 43%, 39%.

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