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Mandolin

#97691E

RGB 151, 105, 30 · HSL 37°, 67%, 35% · CMYK 0, 30, 80, 41

Mandolin is #97691E in HEX — rgb(151, 105, 30), hsl(37°, 67%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 80%, 41%).

Mandolin pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 67%, 35%. 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#97691E

RGB151, 105, 30

HSL37°, 67%, 35%

HSV37°, 80%, 59%

CMYK0, 30, 80, 41

Decimal9922846

CSS RGBrgb(151, 105, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 67%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Goldenrod Tea 310F-6

ΔE 4.4 · #956E1C

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 6.7 · #955F20

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 7.4 · #97732F

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 7.5 · #996F32

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 7.6 · #A17135

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

ΔE 9.1 · #9D7638

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 10.1 · #9A6A35

Vista Paint

Waxen Moon C-920

ΔE 10.6 · #B0823F

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.7 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.7 · #B97D31

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 10.8 · #B98033

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 10.9 · #B6843C

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 11.4 · #B6793D

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 13.2 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.7 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 20.7 · #D69C54

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#97691E

#1D4B95

Analogous

#952B1D

#97691E

#87951D

Triadic

#97691E

#1D9567

#671D95

Split-Complementary

#97691E

#1D8795

#2B1D95

Tetradic

#97691E

#1D952B

#1D4B95

#951D87

Monochromatic

#150F04

#553B11

#97691E

#D5932A

#E2B46A

Rectangle

#97691E

#4B951D

#1D4B95

#671D95

Compound

#97691E

#87951D

#1D4B95

#2B1D95

Variations

Lighter

#CC8E28

#D4A963

#E0CBAA

Darker

#7A5315

#553A0D

#332207

Saturation

#6B5D47

#95671D

#A46B0F

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

4.82:1

vs Black

4.36:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#97691E

#85781B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97691E

#737330

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97691E

#98636A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mandolin 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

#B17B32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97691E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E8056

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#214277

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: #97691E;

CSS — background

background-color: #97691E;

CSS Variable

--color-mandolin: #97691E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mandolin': '#97691E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97691E] text-[#97691E]

SCSS

$mandolin: #97691E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97691E?

#97691E is Mandolin, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #97691E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mandolin?

Mandolin 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 Mandolin?

Mandolin 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 Mandolin?

You can download Mandolin 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 Mandolin?

The hex code is #97691E. In RGB it's 151, 105, 30, and in HSL it's 37°, 67%, 35%.

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