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Coconut Shell

#917A56

RGB 145, 122, 86 · HSL 37°, 26%, 45% · CMYK 0, 16, 41, 43

Coconut Shell is #917A56 in HEX — rgb(145, 122, 86), hsl(37°, 26%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 41%, 43%).

Coconut Shell pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 26%, 45%. 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#917A56

RGB145, 122, 86

HSL37°, 26%, 45%

HSV37°, 41%, 57%

CMYK0, 16, 41, 43

Decimal9534038

CSS RGBrgb(145, 122, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 26%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Coconut Shell DE6202

Exact match

PPG

Tweed 1098-6

ΔE 0.9 · #937B56

Dulux

Old Ruin S15D7

ΔE 1.7 · #917852

Behr

Safari Brown BXC-08

ΔE 2.5 · #937754

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 2.7 · #947952

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 2.8 · #8E7A5A

Benjamin Moore

Norwich HC-19

ΔE 2.9 · #96815E

Hallman-Lindsay

Rutherford 291

ΔE 2.9 · #8D734F

Sherwin-Williams

Artifact SW6138

ΔE 3.1 · #9A815E

Vista Paint

Rutherford C-290

ΔE 3.7 · #8A714C

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 5.5 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.1 · #978A65

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 9.4 · #7E7B52

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.5 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.8 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 12 · #998976

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

#917A56

#556C91

Analogous

#915C55

#917A56

#8A9155

Triadic

#917A56

#55917A

#7A5591

Split-Complementary

#917A56

#558A91

#5C5591

Tetradic

#917A56

#55915C

#556C91

#91558A

Monochromatic

#30291C

#605139

#917A56

#B49F7E

#D0C3AF

Rectangle

#917A56

#6C9155

#556C91

#7A5591

Compound

#917A56

#8A9155

#556C91

#5C5591

Variations

Lighter

#AC9672

#BDAF98

#D7D0C5

Darker

#756243

#51432D

#30271A

Saturation

#7C756A

#917A55

#BB842A

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

4.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.12:1

Deuteranopia

#917A56

#888056

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#917A56

#7E7E5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#917A56

#92767A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coconut Shell 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

#AC885C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#917A56

Daylight 5500K

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

#998D80

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#495C7A

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: #917A56;

CSS — background

background-color: #917A56;

CSS Variable

--color-coconut-shell: #917A56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coconut-shell': '#917A56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#917A56] text-[#917A56]

SCSS

$coconut-shell: #917A56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #917A56?

#917A56 is Coconut Shell, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #917A56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coconut Shell?

Coconut Shell 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 Coconut Shell?

Coconut Shell 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 Coconut Shell?

You can download Coconut Shell 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 Coconut Shell?

The hex code is #917A56. In RGB it's 145, 122, 86, and in HSL it's 37°, 26%, 45%.

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