ORANGES

Weathered Fossil

#988A72

RGB 152, 138, 114 · HSL 38°, 16%, 52% · CMYK 0, 9, 25, 40

Weathered Fossil is #988A72 in HEX — rgb(152, 138, 114), hsl(38°, 16%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 40%).

Weathered Fossil pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 16%, 52%. 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#988A72

RGB152, 138, 114

HSL38°, 16%, 52%

HSV38°, 25%, 60%

CMYK0, 9, 25, 40

Decimal9996914

CSS RGBrgb(152, 138, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 16%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sawdust SW6158

ΔE 1.1 · #998970

Benjamin Moore

Smoky 986

ΔE 1.4 · #9A8C76

Valspar

Rugged 3008-9C

ΔE 1.4 · #998870

Behr

Dry Pasture PPU8-3

ΔE 1.5 · #948972

Vista Paint

Britches C-1439

ΔE 1.8 · #9C8E74

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 2.4 · #988874

Dulux

Knapsack S15C5

ΔE 2.5 · #95886C

Dunn-Edwards

Courtyard Green DEC776

ΔE 2.8 · #978D71

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 2.9 · #998976

Hallman-Lindsay

Whipcord 338

ΔE 3.1 · #A09176

PPG

Rattan Palm 1027-5

ΔE 3.8 · #8F876B

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.9 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 6.1 · #857F69

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 7.3 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.2 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#988A72

#717F98

Analogous

#987671

#988A72

#939871

Triadic

#988A72

#71988A

#8A7198

Split-Complementary

#988A72

#719398

#767198

Tetradic

#988A72

#719876

#717F98

#987193

Monochromatic

#413A2F

#6D624F

#988A72

#B8AE9D

#D8D3CA

Rectangle

#988A72

#7F9871

#717F98

#8A7198

Compound

#988A72

#939871

#717F98

#767198

Variations

Lighter

#ADA18D

#C0B8AC

#D9D5CF

Darker

#7C6F58

#564C3C

#322D23

Saturation

#8A867F

#988A71

#CC983E

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#988A72

#938D72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#988A72

#8D8D75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#988A72

#99878A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Weathered Fossil 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

#B19471

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#988A72

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9995

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#55698D

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: #988A72;

CSS — background

background-color: #988A72;

CSS Variable

--color-weathered-fossil: #988A72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'weathered-fossil': '#988A72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#988A72] text-[#988A72]

SCSS

$weathered-fossil: #988A72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #988A72?

#988A72 is Weathered Fossil, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #988A72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Weathered Fossil?

Weathered Fossil 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 Weathered Fossil?

Weathered Fossil 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 Weathered Fossil?

You can download Weathered Fossil 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 Weathered Fossil?

The hex code is #988A72. In RGB it's 152, 138, 114, and in HSL it's 38°, 16%, 52%.

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