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Desert Clay

#955F2B

RGB 149, 95, 43 · HSL 29°, 55%, 38% · CMYK 0, 36, 71, 42

Desert Clay is #955F2B in HEX — rgb(149, 95, 43), hsl(29°, 55%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 71%, 42%).

Desert Clay pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 55%, 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#955F2B

RGB149, 95, 43

HSL29°, 55%, 38%

HSV29°, 71%, 58%

CMYK0, 36, 71, 42

Decimal9789227

CSS RGBrgb(149, 95, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 55%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Clay S250-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 4.2 · #8C5D2C

Dulux

Golden Brown S11E9

ΔE 4.6 · #986537

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 5 · #9A6A35

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 5.2 · #955F20

Vista Paint

Warrior King K-1056

ΔE 6 · #A06339

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 7 · #875228

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 7.2 · #97653C

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 7.7 · #9D6C40

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 7.8 · #A17135

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 7.8 · #A16941

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 7.9 · #9D603B

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 8.6 · #996F32

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.5 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 17.6 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 20.6 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#955F2B

#2C6396

Analogous

#962C2D

#955F2B

#96942C

Triadic

#955F2B

#2C965F

#5F2C96

Split-Complementary

#955F2B

#2C9694

#2C2D96

Tetradic

#955F2B

#2D962C

#2C6396

#942C96

Monochromatic

#201409

#5B3A1A

#955F2B

#C98545

#DAAC81

Rectangle

#955F2B

#63962C

#2C6396

#5F2C96

Compound

#955F2B

#96942C

#2C6396

#2C2D96

Variations

Lighter

#C67E3B

#CC9F74

#DDC7B2

Darker

#7A4C21

#563415

#331E0B

Saturation

#716051

#965F2C

#AC5E16

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

5.32:1

vs Black

3.95:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#955F2B

#7E7228

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#955F2B

#6B6B35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#955F2B

#955B61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Clay 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

#AF743B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#955F2B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C7960

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#2C5479

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: #955F2B;

CSS — background

background-color: #955F2B;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-clay: #955F2B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-clay': '#955F2B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#955F2B] text-[#955F2B]

SCSS

$desert-clay: #955F2B;

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#AB7141 · ΔE 7.9

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#A5763E · ΔE 9.3

Coppertone

#966B41 · ΔE 9.8

Warmed Cognac

#965A3A · ΔE 10.2

Rusty Nail

#9C6040 · ΔE 10.4

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#8C663B · ΔE 10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #955F2B?

#955F2B is Desert Clay, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #955F2B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Clay?

Desert Clay 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 Desert Clay?

Desert Clay 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 Desert Clay?

You can download Desert Clay 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 Desert Clay?

The hex code is #955F2B. In RGB it's 149, 95, 43, and in HSL it's 29°, 55%, 38%.

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