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Norwich

#96815E

RGB 150, 129, 94 · HSL 37°, 23%, 48% · CMYK 0, 14, 37, 41

Norwich is #96815E in HEX — rgb(150, 129, 94), hsl(37°, 23%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 37%, 41%).

Norwich pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 23%, 48%. 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#96815E

RGB150, 129, 94

HSL37°, 23%, 48%

HSV37°, 37%, 59%

CMYK0, 14, 37, 41

Decimal9863518

CSS RGBrgb(150, 129, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 23%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Norwich HC-19

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Artifact SW6138

ΔE 1.8 · #9A815E

PPG

Twisted Tail 1100-6

ΔE 2.1 · #9A845E

Vista Paint

Ginger Root C-1441

ΔE 2.4 · #9C8260

Behr

Gingko Tree PPU8-2

ΔE 2.6 · #928161

Dunn-Edwards

Coconut Shell DE6202

ΔE 2.9 · #917A56

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 3.2 · #8E7A5A

Dulux

Charlie Horse S14D6

ΔE 3.4 · #948063

Valspar

Prairie Path 3006-9B

ΔE 3.6 · #9A8668

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tangiers 304

ΔE 3.7 · #9E865E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 4.6 · #978A65

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 5.7 · #9E7D5E

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.9 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.2 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 10.7 · #998F5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#96815E

#5E7497

Analogous

#97655E

#96815E

#90975E

Triadic

#96815E

#5E9781

#815E97

Split-Complementary

#96815E

#5E9097

#655E97

Tetradic

#96815E

#5E9765

#5E7497

#975E90

Monochromatic

#383023

#685941

#96815E

#B6A68B

#D4CABA

Rectangle

#96815E

#74975E

#5E7497

#815E97

Compound

#96815E

#90975E

#5E7497

#655E97

Variations

Lighter

#AD9B7D

#BFB3A0

#D8D2C9

Darker

#7A674A

#544732

#322A1D

Saturation

#837C72

#97815E

#C68C2F

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

3.75:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.60:1

Deuteranopia

#96815E

#8E865E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96815E

#858563

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96815E

#977D81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Norwich 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

#B08D62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96815E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D9286

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4E6282

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: #96815E;

CSS — background

background-color: #96815E;

CSS Variable

--color-norwich: #96815E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'norwich': '#96815E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96815E] text-[#96815E]

SCSS

$norwich: #96815E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96815E?

#96815E is Norwich, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #96815E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Norwich?

Norwich 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 Norwich?

Norwich 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 Norwich?

You can download Norwich 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 Norwich?

The hex code is #96815E. In RGB it's 150, 129, 94, and in HSL it's 37°, 23%, 48%.

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