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Kingsport

#958775

RGB 149, 135, 117 · HSL 34°, 13%, 52% · CMYK 0, 9, 21, 42

Kingsport is #958775 in HEX — rgb(149, 135, 117), hsl(34°, 13%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 21%, 42%).

Kingsport pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 13%, 52%. 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#958775

RGB149, 135, 117

HSL34°, 13%, 52%

HSV34°, 21%, 58%

CMYK0, 9, 21, 42

Decimal9799541

CSS RGBrgb(149, 135, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 13%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kingsport HC-86

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Curio Gray SW0024

ΔE 1 · #988977

Dulux

Light Leather S13C5

ΔE 1.2 · #938473

Behr

Ethiopia PPU5-6

ΔE 1.2 · #968777

Valspar

Wild Hawk 6007-2B

ΔE 1.3 · #938672

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 1.4 · #998976

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 1.5 · #988874

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

ΔE 1.9 · #998C7A

PPG

Roasted Chestnut 15-30

ΔE 2.8 · #9D8C7C

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 3.9 · #9F9180

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonscape 227

ΔE 3.9 · #8B7E6A

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 5.4 · #898176

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.6 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 6.1 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.6 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#958775

#758295

Analogous

#957775

#958775

#929575

Triadic

#958775

#759587

#877595

Split-Complementary

#958775

#759295

#777595

Tetradic

#958775

#759577

#758295

#957592

Monochromatic

#3F3931

#6B6052

#958775

#B6ACA0

#D7D2CB

Rectangle

#958775

#829575

#758295

#877595

Compound

#958775

#929575

#758295

#777595

Variations

Lighter

#AA9F90

#BEB7AD

#D8D5D0

Darker

#796C5C

#534A3F

#312B24

Saturation

#898580

#958775

#CA8E3F

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

3.50:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.00:1

Deuteranopia

#958775

#908B75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#958775

#8A8A78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#958775

#968587

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kingsport 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

#AF9273

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#958775

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C9797

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.

#556D8D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #958775;

CSS — background

background-color: #958775;

CSS Variable

--color-kingsport: #958775;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kingsport': '#958775' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#958775] text-[#958775]

SCSS

$kingsport: #958775;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #958775?

#958775 is Kingsport, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #958775 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kingsport?

Kingsport 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 Kingsport?

Kingsport 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 Kingsport?

You can download Kingsport 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 Kingsport?

The hex code is #958775. In RGB it's 149, 135, 117, and in HSL it's 34°, 13%, 52%.

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