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Wild Cattail

#916D5D

RGB 145, 109, 93 · HSL 18°, 22%, 47% · CMYK 0, 25, 36, 43

Wild Cattail is #916D5D in HEX — rgb(145, 109, 93), hsl(18°, 22%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 36%, 43%).

Wild Cattail pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 22%, 47%. 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#916D5D

RGB145, 109, 93

HSL18°, 22%, 47%

HSV18°, 36%, 57%

CMYK0, 25, 36, 43

Decimal9530717

CSS RGBrgb(145, 109, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 22%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Redwood Forest S08D7

ΔE 0.7 · #906C5D

Vista Paint

Temptation C-149

ΔE 0.8 · #926D5C

Dunn-Edwards

Monterey Brown DE6097

ΔE 1.6 · #946E5C

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptation 150

ΔE 1.6 · #956E5F

Benjamin Moore

Sorrel 1236

ΔE 2.1 · #8F6F60

Valspar

Rustic Earth 2007-7A

ΔE 2.1 · #906B58

PPG

Suede Leather 1072-6

ΔE 2.7 · #896757

Sherwin-Williams

Tanbark SW6061

ΔE 2.9 · #896656

Behr

Antiquities MQ2-43

ΔE 3 · #8C6E5B

Kilz

Brown Chipotle LB290-01

ΔE 3.7 · #8A675C

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 8.7 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 9.5 · #816F66

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 9.5 · #755C48

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 11.4 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 13.3 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.9 · #7D5436

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

#916D5D

#5D8292

Analogous

#925D68

#916D5D

#92885D

Triadic

#916D5D

#5D926D

#6D5D92

Split-Complementary

#916D5D

#5D9288

#5D6892

Tetradic

#916D5D

#68925D

#5D8292

#885D92

Monochromatic

#352822

#644A40

#916D5D

#B39689

#D1BFB7

Rectangle

#916D5D

#82925D

#5D8292

#6D5D92

Compound

#916D5D

#92885D

#5D8292

#5D6892

Variations

Lighter

#AB897B

#BDA89F

#D7CDC8

Darker

#76574A

#523C32

#30221D

Saturation

#807570

#926D5D

#C15B2F

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

4.62:1

vs Black

4.55:1

Deuteranopia

#916D5D

#807A5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#916D5D

#74745F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#916D5D

#916C6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Wild Cattail 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

#AC7E61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#916D5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#998385

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4C707F

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: #916D5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #916D5D;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-cattail: #916D5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-cattail': '#916D5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#916D5D] text-[#916D5D]

SCSS

$wild-cattail: #916D5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #916D5D?

#916D5D is Wild Cattail, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #916D5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Cattail?

Wild Cattail 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 Wild Cattail?

Wild Cattail 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 Wild Cattail?

You can download Wild Cattail 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 Wild Cattail?

The hex code is #916D5D. In RGB it's 145, 109, 93, and in HSL it's 18°, 22%, 47%.

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