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Carrageen Moss

#905D36

RGB 144, 93, 54 · HSL 26°, 45%, 39% · CMYK 0, 35, 63, 44

Carrageen Moss is #905D36 in HEX — rgb(144, 93, 54), hsl(26°, 45%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 63%, 44%).

Carrageen Moss pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 45%, 39%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#905D36

RGB144, 93, 54

HSL26°, 45%, 39%

HSV26°, 63%, 56%

CMYK0, 35, 63, 44

Decimal9461046

CSS RGBrgb(144, 93, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 45%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dark Rye S10E9

ΔE 2.1 · #905A36

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 3.2 · #97653C

Sherwin-Williams

Leather Bound SW6118

ΔE 4.7 · #8D623D

Behr

Toasted Bagel S230-7

ΔE 4.8 · #8C5D3D

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 4.8 · #9C6038

Benjamin Moore

Warmed AF-235

ΔE 5.1 · #975B3B

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 5.1 · #875228

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 5.1 · #9D603B

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 5.6 · #A16941

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 6.1 · #9D6C40

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 6.2 · #8E5335

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Eyes DE5265

ΔE 6.9 · #9E6B4A

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 8.6 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.6 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 13.2 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 15.2 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#905D36

#376990

Analogous

#90373D

#905D36

#908A37

Triadic

#905D36

#37905D

#5D3790

Split-Complementary

#905D36

#37908A

#373D90

Tetradic

#905D36

#3D9037

#376990

#8A3790

Monochromatic

#21160D

#593A22

#905D36

#BE8355

#D4AB8C

Rectangle

#905D36

#699037

#376990

#5D3790

Compound

#905D36

#908A37

#376990

#373D90

Variations

Lighter

#BB7B4B

#C59D7E

#DAC6B7

Darker

#754B2A

#52331C

#301E0F

Saturation

#716256

#905D37

#AC5A1B

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

5.52:1

vs Black

3.80:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#905D36

#7A7034

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#905D36

#68683D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#905D36

#905A5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Carrageen Moss 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

#AB7244

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#905D36

Daylight 5500K

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

#997768

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#345975

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: #905D36;

CSS — background

background-color: #905D36;

CSS Variable

--color-carrageen-moss: #905D36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carrageen-moss': '#905D36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#905D36] text-[#905D36]

SCSS

$carrageen-moss: #905D36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #905D36?

#905D36 is Carrageen Moss, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #905D36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carrageen Moss?

Carrageen Moss 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 Carrageen Moss?

Carrageen Moss 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 Carrageen Moss?

You can download Carrageen Moss 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 Carrageen Moss?

The hex code is #905D36. In RGB it's 144, 93, 54, and in HSL it's 26°, 45%, 39%.

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