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Chelsea Gem

#95532F

RGB 149, 83, 47 · HSL 21°, 52%, 38% · CMYK 0, 44, 68, 42

Chelsea Gem is #95532F in HEX — rgb(149, 83, 47), hsl(21°, 52%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 68%, 42%).

Chelsea Gem pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 52%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#95532F

RGB149, 83, 47

HSL21°, 52%, 38%

HSV21°, 68%, 58%

CMYK0, 44, 68, 42

Decimal9786159

CSS RGBrgb(149, 83, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 52%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pennywise SW6349

ΔE 5.1 · #A2583A

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 5.2 · #8D5033

Benjamin Moore

Warmed AF-235

ΔE 5.4 · #975B3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 5.5 · #9D603B

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 5.5 · #8E5335

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

ΔE 5.6 · #9C6038

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 5.9 · #9F512D

Behr

Chestnut Stallion 240D-7

ΔE 6.6 · #8E4520

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.3 · #8C4D35

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 7.5 · #AC5E3A

Valspar

Cinnamon Cake 3010-6

ΔE 7.8 · #A96245

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 8.4 · #A65E2E

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 9.1 · #B06144

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 10.5 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 13.3 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.3 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#95532F

#2F7093

Analogous

#932F3E

#95532F

#93842F

Triadic

#95532F

#2F9352

#522F93

Split-Complementary

#95532F

#2F9384

#2F3E93

Tetradic

#95532F

#3E932F

#2F7093

#842F93

Monochromatic

#1F110A

#59321C

#95532F

#C57449

#D8A183

Rectangle

#95532F

#70932F

#2F7093

#522F93

Compound

#95532F

#93842F

#2F7093

#2F3E93

Variations

Lighter

#C26D3F

#CA9476

#DCC2B4

Darker

#784123

#542C17

#32190C

Saturation

#705C52

#93522F

#AB4B17

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

5.91:1

vs Black

3.56:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#95532F

#786D2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95532F

#626235

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95532F

#955157

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chelsea Gem 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

#AF6B3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95532F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C7063

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#2E5D77

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: #95532F;

CSS — background

background-color: #95532F;

CSS Variable

--color-chelsea-gem: #95532F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chelsea-gem': '#95532F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95532F] text-[#95532F]

SCSS

$chelsea-gem: #95532F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95532F?

#95532F is Chelsea Gem, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #95532F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chelsea Gem?

Chelsea Gem 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 Chelsea Gem?

Chelsea Gem 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 Chelsea Gem?

You can download Chelsea Gem 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 Chelsea Gem?

The hex code is #95532F. In RGB it's 149, 83, 47, and in HSL it's 21°, 52%, 38%.

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