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Macchiato

#928169

RGB 146, 129, 105 · HSL 35°, 16%, 49% · CMYK 0, 12, 28, 43

Macchiato is #928169 in HEX — rgb(146, 129, 105), hsl(35°, 16%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 43%).

Macchiato pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 16%, 49%. 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#928169

RGB146, 129, 105

HSL35°, 16%, 49%

HSV35°, 28%, 57%

CMYK0, 12, 28, 43

Decimal9601385

CSS RGBrgb(146, 129, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 16%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Macchiato PPU7-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Wet CSP-1045

ΔE 1.4 · #96846B

Dunn-Edwards

Barrel Stove DE6216

ΔE 1.4 · #8E7E67

Sherwin-Williams

Weathered Shingle SW2841

ΔE 1.5 · #937F68

Hallman-Lindsay

Ceramic Pot 339

ΔE 1.7 · #908268

Valspar

Winter Delta 3007-9B

ΔE 1.8 · #95856B

Vista Paint

Wooly Thyme C-1431

ΔE 2.1 · #8D7C63

Dulux

Rich Biscuit S13D6

ΔE 2.3 · #947F65

PPG

Rain Barrel 1097-6

ΔE 3.4 · #8B795F

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 3.7 · #988874

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.3 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 5 · #847763

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.2 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.6 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.4 · #A3977F

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 8.5 · #898176

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#928169

#697A91

Analogous

#916C69

#928169

#8E9169

Triadic

#928169

#699180

#806991

Split-Complementary

#928169

#698E91

#6C6991

Tetradic

#928169

#69916C

#697A91

#91698E

Monochromatic

#383229

#655949

#928169

#B2A695

#D2CBC1

Rectangle

#928169

#7A9169

#697A91

#806991

Compound

#928169

#8E9169

#697A91

#6C6991

Variations

Lighter

#A89A86

#BCB3A6

#D7D2CC

Darker

#756753

#514739

#2F2921

Saturation

#837E77

#918069

#C58934

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.57:1

Deuteranopia

#928169

#8C8569

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#928169

#84846C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#928169

#937E81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Macchiato 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

#AD8D6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#928169

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A928E

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.

#506685

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: #928169;

CSS — background

background-color: #928169;

CSS Variable

--color-macchiato: #928169;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'macchiato': '#928169' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#928169] text-[#928169]

SCSS

$macchiato: #928169;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #928169?

#928169 is Macchiato, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #928169 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Macchiato?

Macchiato 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 Macchiato?

Macchiato 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 Macchiato?

You can download Macchiato 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 Macchiato?

The hex code is #928169. In RGB it's 146, 129, 105, and in HSL it's 35°, 16%, 49%.

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