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Emerging Leaf

#96786B

RGB 150, 120, 107 · HSL 18°, 17%, 50% · CMYK 0, 20, 29, 41

Emerging Leaf is #96786B in HEX — rgb(150, 120, 107), hsl(18°, 17%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 29%, 41%).

Emerging Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 17%, 50%. 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#96786B

RGB150, 120, 107

HSL18°, 17%, 50%

HSV18°, 29%, 59%

CMYK0, 20, 29, 41

Decimal9861227

CSS RGBrgb(150, 120, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 17%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Emerging Leaf C-134

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Emerging Leaf 135

ΔE 1 · #987A6E

Sherwin-Williams

Swing Brown SW6046

ΔE 1.3 · #947569

Dulux

Grapple S09D5

ΔE 1.9 · #91776A

Valspar

Antique Farmhouse 2002-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #9A7D72

Benjamin Moore

Fox 1235

ΔE 2.6 · #9A7A69

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 2.7 · #8E7265

PPG

Wright Oak Bark FLLW623

ΔE 3 · #957D6F

Dunn-Edwards

Prairie Dog DE6054

ΔE 4 · #937067

Behr

Cocoa Nutmeg S190-5

ΔE 4.7 · #A27A6F

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 6.9 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 7.4 · #816F66

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 9.9 · #898176

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.2 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.3 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 12.3 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#96786B

#6A8895

Analogous

#956A72

#96786B

#958D6A

Triadic

#96786B

#6A9577

#776A95

Split-Complementary

#96786B

#6A958D

#6A7295

Tetradic

#96786B

#72956A

#6A8895

#8D6A95

Monochromatic

#3C302A

#68534A

#96786B

#B5A097

#D5C9C3

Rectangle

#96786B

#88956A

#6A8895

#776A95

Compound

#96786B

#958D6A

#6A8895

#6A7295

Variations

Lighter

#AA9288

#BEAEA7

#D8D0CD

Darker

#785F54

#534139

#312621

Saturation

#867D79

#95776A

#CA6235

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

4.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.20:1

Deuteranopia

#96786B

#88826B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96786B

#7E7E6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96786B

#967779

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Emerging Leaf 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

#B0876B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96786B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D8C90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#517787

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: #96786B;

CSS — background

background-color: #96786B;

CSS Variable

--color-emerging-leaf: #96786B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'emerging-leaf': '#96786B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96786B] text-[#96786B]

SCSS

$emerging-leaf: #96786B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96786B?

#96786B is Emerging Leaf, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #96786B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Emerging Leaf?

Emerging Leaf 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 Emerging Leaf?

Emerging Leaf 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 Emerging Leaf?

You can download Emerging Leaf 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 Emerging Leaf?

The hex code is #96786B. In RGB it's 150, 120, 107, and in HSL it's 18°, 17%, 50%.

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