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Temptation

#987465

RGB 152, 116, 101 · HSL 18°, 20%, 50% · CMYK 0, 24, 34, 40

Temptation is #987465 in HEX — rgb(152, 116, 101), hsl(18°, 20%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 34%, 40%).

Temptation pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 20%, 50%. 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#987465

RGB152, 116, 101

HSL18°, 20%, 50%

HSV18°, 34%, 60%

CMYK0, 24, 34, 40

Decimal9991269

CSS RGBrgb(152, 116, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 20%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Moroccan Brown SW6060

ΔE 1.8 · #9D7868

Dulux

Tangara S09E6

ΔE 2.4 · #97705F

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Rose DEC702

ΔE 2.4 · #997165

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptation 150

ΔE 2.6 · #956E5F

Benjamin Moore

Fox 1235

ΔE 2.8 · #9A7A69

Vista Paint

Temptation C-149

ΔE 3.1 · #926D5C

Valspar

Country Path 2001-9B

ΔE 3.1 · #9F7A6E

Behr

Cocoa Nutmeg S190-5

ΔE 3.9 · #A27A6F

Kilz

Fine Leather LM240

ΔE 4.1 · #8E7265

PPG

Safari Brown 1061-6

ΔE 4.2 · #976C60

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 9.3 · #A0837F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.3 · #7B584C

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 12 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.6 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 14 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#987465

#668A99

Analogous

#996670

#987465

#998F66

Triadic

#987465

#669975

#756699

Split-Complementary

#987465

#66998F

#667099

Tetradic

#987465

#709966

#668A99

#8F6699

Monochromatic

#3D2F29

#6B5247

#987465

#B89F94

#D6C8C2

Rectangle

#987465

#8A9966

#668A99

#756699

Compound

#987465

#998F66

#668A99

#667099

Variations

Lighter

#AD9185

#C0ADA5

#D9D0CC

Darker

#7B5D51

#564037

#32251F

Saturation

#877C78

#997566

#CC6133

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

4.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.02:1

Deuteranopia

#987465

#878165

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#987465

#7B7B67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#987465

#987376

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Temptation 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

#B18467

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#987465

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F898B

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.

#F8F7F7

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: #987465;

CSS — background

background-color: #987465;

CSS Variable

--color-temptation: #987465;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'temptation': '#987465' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#987465] text-[#987465]

SCSS

$temptation: #987465;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #987465?

#987465 is Temptation, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #987465 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Temptation?

Temptation 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 Temptation?

Temptation 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 Temptation?

You can download Temptation 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 Temptation?

The hex code is #987465. In RGB it's 152, 116, 101, and in HSL it's 18°, 20%, 50%.

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