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Dapper Tan

#947F65

RGB 148, 127, 101 · HSL 33°, 19%, 49% · CMYK 0, 14, 32, 42

Dapper Tan is #947F65 in HEX — rgb(148, 127, 101), hsl(33°, 19%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 32%, 42%).

Dapper Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 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#947F65

RGB148, 127, 101

HSL33°, 19%, 49%

HSV33°, 32%, 58%

CMYK0, 14, 32, 42

Decimal9731941

CSS RGBrgb(148, 127, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 19%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dapper Tan SW6144

Exact match

Dulux

Rich Biscuit S13D6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Coriander AF-110

ΔE 0.9 · #958166

Hallman-Lindsay

Wooly Thyme historic-wooly-thyme

ΔE 1.6 · #907E63

Behr

Macchiato PPU7-3

ΔE 2.3 · #928169

Vista Paint

Wooly Thyme C-1431

ΔE 2.4 · #8D7C63

PPG

Chocolate Moment 1077-5

ΔE 2.5 · #998069

Dunn-Edwards

Carved Wood DE6125

ΔE 2.6 · #937A62

Valspar

Winter Delta 3007-9B

ΔE 3 · #95856B

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 4.1 · #8E7A5A

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 4.9 · #A08B73

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 6.2 · #847763

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.2 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.6 · #A3977F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.7 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#947F65

#657B95

Analogous

#956865

#947F65

#929565

Triadic

#947F65

#65957F

#7F6595

Split-Complementary

#947F65

#659295

#686595

Tetradic

#947F65

#659568

#657B95

#956592

Monochromatic

#3A3127

#675846

#947F65

#B5A592

#D4CABF

Rectangle

#947F65

#7B9565

#657B95

#7F6595

Compound

#947F65

#929565

#657B95

#686595

Variations

Lighter

#AB9983

#BEB2A4

#D8D2CB

Darker

#786650

#534636

#31291F

Saturation

#847E76

#957F65

#C78433

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

3.83:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.48:1

Deuteranopia

#947F65

#8C8565

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#947F65

#838369

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#947F65

#957C7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dapper Tan 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

#AE8C67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#947F65

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C918B

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.

#506885

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: #947F65;

CSS — background

background-color: #947F65;

CSS Variable

--color-dapper-tan: #947F65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dapper-tan': '#947F65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#947F65] text-[#947F65]

SCSS

$dapper-tan: #947F65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #947F65?

#947F65 is Dapper Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #947F65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dapper Tan?

Dapper Tan 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 Dapper Tan?

Dapper Tan 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 Dapper Tan?

You can download Dapper Tan 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 Dapper Tan?

The hex code is #947F65. In RGB it's 148, 127, 101, and in HSL it's 33°, 19%, 49%.

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