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Sofisticata

#93806A

RGB 147, 128, 106 · HSL 32°, 16%, 50% · CMYK 0, 13, 28, 42

Sofisticata is #93806A in HEX — rgb(147, 128, 106), hsl(32°, 16%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 28%, 42%).

Sofisticata pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 16%, 50%. 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#93806A

RGB147, 128, 106

HSL32°, 16%, 50%

HSV32°, 28%, 58%

CMYK0, 13, 28, 42

Decimal9666666

CSS RGBrgb(147, 128, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 16%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Weathered Shingle SW2841

ΔE 0.8 · #937F68

Behr

Sandalwood Tan HDC-NT-11

ΔE 1 · #907F69

Dunn-Edwards

Barrel Stove DE6216

ΔE 1.7 · #8E7E67

Valspar

Caramelized Onion 2008-9B

ΔE 1.7 · #937F6C

Benjamin Moore

Taupe CSP-260

ΔE 1.8 · #95846F

Dulux

Gazelle S11C6

ΔE 2 · #947D68

Vista Paint

Wooly Thyme C-1431

ΔE 2.6 · #8D7C63

PPG

Chocolate Moment 1077-5

ΔE 2.8 · #998069

Hallman-Lindsay

Milkweed historic-milkweed

ΔE 2.8 · #8C7F69

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 3.5 · #988874

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 4.9 · #847763

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.8 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.3 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 8.1 · #898176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.8 · #A3977F

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

#93806A

#6B7E94

Analogous

#946C6B

#93806A

#93946B

Triadic

#93806A

#6B9481

#816B94

Split-Complementary

#93806A

#6B9394

#6C6B94

Tetradic

#93806A

#6B946C

#6B7E94

#946B93

Monochromatic

#3B342B

#685A4B

#93806A

#B4A797

#D4CDC4

Rectangle

#93806A

#7E946B

#6B7E94

#816B94

Compound

#93806A

#93946B

#6B7E94

#6C6B94

Variations

Lighter

#A99A89

#BDB3A8

#D7D3CD

Darker

#776755

#52473A

#302921

Saturation

#868079

#94816B

#C98436

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

3.79:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.54:1

Deuteranopia

#93806A

#8B856A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#93806A

#83836D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#93806A

#947D80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sofisticata 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

#AE8D6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#93806A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B928F

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.

#516B87

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #93806A;

CSS — background

background-color: #93806A;

CSS Variable

--color-sofisticata: #93806A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sofisticata': '#93806A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#93806A] text-[#93806A]

SCSS

$sofisticata: #93806A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #93806A?

#93806A is Sofisticata, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #93806A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sofisticata?

Sofisticata 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 Sofisticata?

Sofisticata 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 Sofisticata?

You can download Sofisticata 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 Sofisticata?

The hex code is #93806A. In RGB it's 147, 128, 106, and in HSL it's 32°, 16%, 50%.

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