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Manticore Brown

#957840

RGB 149, 120, 64 · HSL 40°, 40%, 42% · CMYK 0, 19, 57, 42

Manticore Brown is #957840 in HEX — rgb(149, 120, 64), hsl(40°, 40%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 57%, 42%).

Manticore Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 40%, 42%. 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#957840

RGB149, 120, 64

HSL40°, 40%, 42%

HSV40°, 57%, 58%

CMYK0, 19, 57, 42

Decimal9795648

CSS RGBrgb(149, 120, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 40%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 0.9 · #977A41

Sherwin-Williams

Fervent Brass SW6405

ΔE 2 · #95793D

Vista Paint

Rich and Rare C-892

ΔE 2.4 · #967642

Behr

Hazel S280-6

ΔE 3.2 · #9B7A47

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

ΔE 3.5 · #9F8046

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 224

ΔE 4.2 · #9F834A

Dulux

Yellow Nile S16D8

ΔE 4.5 · #947E49

PPG

Wool Tweed 1103-6

ΔE 4.7 · #917747

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 6.1 · #826C34

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.4 · #A9864E

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 8.4 · #A38759

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.9 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.1 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 12.3 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.1 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 18.4 · #875228

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#957840

#405D96

Analogous

#964F40

#957840

#889640

Triadic

#957840

#409679

#794096

Split-Complementary

#957840

#408896

#4F4096

Tetradic

#957840

#40964F

#405D96

#964088

Monochromatic

#2B2312

#604E29

#957840

#BDA065

#D4C19B

Rectangle

#957840

#5D9640

#405D96

#794096

Compound

#957840

#889640

#405D96

#4F4096

Variations

Lighter

#B89859

#C4B088

#DAD0BD

Darker

#7A6232

#554421

#322813

Saturation

#786F5E

#967940

#B68420

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

4.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.04:1

Deuteranopia

#957840

#8B7F40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#957840

#7E7E4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#957840

#977278

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Manticore Brown 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

#AF874B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#957840

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C8C6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3C517A

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: #957840;

CSS — background

background-color: #957840;

CSS Variable

--color-manticore-brown: #957840;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'manticore-brown': '#957840' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#957840] text-[#957840]

SCSS

$manticore-brown: #957840;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #957840?

#957840 is Manticore Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #957840 warm or cool?

Manticore Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Manticore Brown?

Manticore Brown 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 Manticore Brown?

Manticore Brown 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 Manticore Brown?

You can download Manticore Brown 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 Manticore Brown?

The hex code is #957840. In RGB it's 149, 120, 64, and in HSL it's 40°, 40%, 42%.

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