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Charlie Horse

#948263

RGB 148, 130, 99 · HSL 38°, 20%, 48% · CMYK 0, 12, 33, 42

Charlie Horse is #948263 in HEX — rgb(148, 130, 99), hsl(38°, 20%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 33%, 42%).

Charlie Horse pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 20%, 48%. 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#948263

RGB148, 130, 99

HSL38°, 20%, 48%

HSV38°, 33%, 58%

CMYK0, 12, 33, 42

Decimal9732707

CSS RGBrgb(148, 130, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 20%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gingko Tree PPU8-2

ΔE 0.9 · #928161

Benjamin Moore

Jamesboro HC-88

ΔE 1.5 · #988567

Dulux

Charlie Horse S14D6

ΔE 1.5 · #948063

Vista Paint

African Plain K-969

ΔE 2 · #928266

Valspar

Prairie Path 3006-9B

ΔE 2 · #9A8668

Dunn-Edwards

Prairie Grove DE6195

ΔE 2.2 · #8E7D5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Northeast Trail 346

ΔE 2.2 · #948666

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 2.2 · #8E8062

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 3 · #97896A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 3.2 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 4.5 · #978A65

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 4.6 · #958B6A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.1 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.5 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.7 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.3 · #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

#948263

#627493

Analogous

#936862

#948263

#8C9362

Triadic

#948263

#629381

#816293

Split-Complementary

#948263

#628C93

#686293

Tetradic

#948263

#629368

#627493

#93628C

Monochromatic

#373025

#655943

#948263

#B4A68E

#D2CABC

Rectangle

#948263

#749362

#627493

#816293

Compound

#948263

#8C9362

#627493

#686293

Variations

Lighter

#AA9B80

#BDB3A2

#D7D2CA

Darker

#76674D

#524735

#302A1E

Saturation

#827C73

#938162

#C48E31

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

3.73:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.63:1

Deuteranopia

#948263

#8E8663

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#948263

#858568

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#948263

#957E82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Charlie Horse 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

#AE8E65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#948263

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C938A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4E6182

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: #948263;

CSS — background

background-color: #948263;

CSS Variable

--color-charlie-horse: #948263;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charlie-horse': '#948263' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#948263] text-[#948263]

SCSS

$charlie-horse: #948263;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #948263?

#948263 is Charlie Horse, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #948263 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Charlie Horse?

Charlie Horse 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 Charlie Horse?

Charlie Horse 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 Charlie Horse?

You can download Charlie Horse 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 Charlie Horse?

The hex code is #948263. In RGB it's 148, 130, 99, and in HSL it's 38°, 20%, 48%.

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