ORANGES

Half Orc Highlight

#976F3C

RGB 151, 111, 60 · HSL 34°, 43%, 41% · CMYK 0, 26, 60, 41

Half Orc Highlight is #976F3C in HEX — rgb(151, 111, 60), hsl(34°, 43%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 60%, 41%).

Half Orc Highlight pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 43%, 41%. 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#976F3C

RGB151, 111, 60

HSL34°, 43%, 41%

HSV34°, 60%, 59%

CMYK0, 26, 60, 41

Decimal9924412

CSS RGBrgb(151, 111, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 43%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Mist K-992

ΔE 2.5 · #9B733C

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 2.8 · #906A3A

Dulux

Pyramid S14E8

ΔE 2.9 · #987343

Behr

Antique Penny S270-7

ΔE 3 · #9F7444

PPG

Chewy Caramel 1087-7

ΔE 3.4 · #977043

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich And Rare 893

ΔE 3.5 · #977540

Benjamin Moore

Warm 2162-30

ΔE 3.8 · #9A7346

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 4.6 · #9A6A35

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 5 · #A67A45

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 5.1 · #9D6C40

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.3 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.7 · #A16941

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 9.1 · #826C34

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 12.7 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 15.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.8 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#976F3C

#3C6396

Analogous

#96423C

#976F3C

#90963C

Triadic

#976F3C

#3C966F

#6F3C96

Split-Complementary

#976F3C

#3C9096

#423C96

Tetradic

#976F3C

#3C9642

#3C6396

#963C90

Monochromatic

#281E10

#5F4626

#976F3C

#BF955F

#D5B995

Rectangle

#976F3C

#63963C

#3C6396

#6F3C96

Compound

#976F3C

#90963C

#3C6396

#423C96

Variations

Lighter

#BA8E53

#C6A984

#DACCBA

Darker

#79592E

#553D1E

#322411

Saturation

#766A5B

#966F3C

#B3731E

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

4.51:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#976F3C

#877C3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#976F3C

#777745

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#976F3C

#986A70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Half Orc Highlight 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

#B18048

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#976F3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E856C

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.

#385579

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: #976F3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #976F3C;

CSS Variable

--color-half-orc-highlight: #976F3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'half-orc-highlight': '#976F3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#976F3C] text-[#976F3C]

SCSS

$half-orc-highlight: #976F3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #976F3C?

#976F3C is Half Orc Highlight, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #976F3C warm or cool?

Half Orc Highlight reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Half Orc Highlight?

Half Orc Highlight 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 Half Orc Highlight?

Half Orc Highlight 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 Half Orc Highlight?

You can download Half Orc Highlight 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 Half Orc Highlight?

The hex code is #976F3C. In RGB it's 151, 111, 60, and in HSL it's 34°, 43%, 41%.

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