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Dark Toast

#947964

RGB 148, 121, 100 · HSL 26°, 19%, 49% · CMYK 0, 18, 32, 42

Dark Toast is #947964 in HEX — rgb(148, 121, 100), hsl(26°, 19%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 32%, 42%).

Dark Toast pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 19%, 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#947964

RGB148, 121, 100

HSL26°, 19%, 49%

HSV26°, 32%, 58%

CMYK0, 18, 32, 42

Decimal9730404

CSS RGBrgb(148, 121, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 19%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Dark Toast 3001-9B

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Llama Wool SW9089

ΔE 1.2 · #917864

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1028

ΔE 1.4 · #907763

Vista Paint

Palomino C-1444

ΔE 1.8 · #937A62

Dunn-Edwards

Carved Wood DE6125

ΔE 1.8 · #937A62

Hallman-Lindsay

Palomino historic-palomino

ΔE 1.8 · #937860

Dulux

Gazelle S11C6

ΔE 2.2 · #947D68

PPG

Chocolate Moment 1077-5

ΔE 2.8 · #998069

Behr

Home Sweet Home MQ2-19

ΔE 2.9 · #9C806A

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 5.1 · #8E7265

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 6.1 · #A58369

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.7 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.5 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 9.3 · #857F69

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 10.6 · #898176

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 11.1 · #746D5A

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

#947964

#658095

Analogous

#956568

#947964

#959265

Triadic

#947964

#65957A

#7A6595

Split-Complementary

#947964

#659592

#656895

Tetradic

#947964

#689565

#658095

#926595

Monochromatic

#3A2F27

#675546

#947964

#B5A192

#D4C8BF

Rectangle

#947964

#809565

#658095

#7A6595

Compound

#947964

#959265

#658095

#656895

Variations

Lighter

#AB9483

#BEAFA4

#D8D1CB

Darker

#786150

#534336

#31271F

Saturation

#847C76

#957A65

#C77333

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

4.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.18:1

Deuteranopia

#947964

#888164

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#947964

#7E7E67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#947964

#94777A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dark Toast 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

#AE8766

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#947964

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C8C8A

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.

#506E85

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: #947964;

CSS — background

background-color: #947964;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-toast: #947964;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-toast': '#947964' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#947964] text-[#947964]

SCSS

$dark-toast: #947964;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #947964?

#947964 is Dark Toast, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #947964 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Toast?

Dark Toast 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 Dark Toast?

Dark Toast 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 Dark Toast?

You can download Dark Toast 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 Dark Toast?

The hex code is #947964. In RGB it's 148, 121, 100, and in HSL it's 26°, 19%, 49%.

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