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Crunch Granola

#997A5A

RGB 153, 122, 90 · HSL 30°, 26%, 48% · CMYK 0, 20, 41, 40

Crunch Granola is #997A5A in HEX — rgb(153, 122, 90), hsl(30°, 26%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 41%, 40%).

Crunch Granola pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 26%, 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#997A5A

RGB153, 122, 90

HSL30°, 26%, 48%

HSV30°, 41%, 60%

CMYK0, 20, 41, 40

Decimal10058330

CSS RGBrgb(153, 122, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 26%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cocoa Cupcake 1086-7

ΔE 1.1 · #967859

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 1.7 · #9E7D5E

Benjamin Moore

Edgewood 1056

ΔE 1.9 · #997D5E

Dunn-Edwards

Sandpit DE6118

ΔE 2 · #9E7C5E

Vista Paint

Weaver's Tool C-176

ΔE 2.4 · #9D7F61

Behr

Coco Rum PPU4-2

ΔE 2.4 · #9B7758

Hallman-Lindsay

Weaver's Tool 177

ΔE 2.7 · #9D7F62

Sherwin-Williams

Cardboard SW6124

ΔE 2.8 · #9C7A56

Dulux

Barite S10E6

ΔE 3 · #9E795C

Valspar

Crunch Granola 3004-9B

ΔE 3.9 · #9B8164

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.1 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.3 · #A58369

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 8.6 · #8A6642

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 11.7 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.5 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 14.2 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#997A5A

#5B7A9A

Analogous

#9A5B5B

#997A5A

#9A9A5B

Triadic

#997A5A

#5B9A7A

#7A5B9A

Split-Complementary

#997A5A

#5B9A9A

#5B5B9A

Tetradic

#997A5A

#5B9A5B

#5B7A9A

#9A5B9A

Monochromatic

#3A2E22

#6A543E

#997A5A

#B9A188

#D5C7B8

Rectangle

#997A5A

#7A9A5B

#5B7A9A

#7A5B9A

Compound

#997A5A

#9A9A5B

#5B7A9A

#5B5B9A

Variations

Lighter

#B19579

#C1AF9E

#D9D1C8

Darker

#7D6247

#574330

#33271B

Saturation

#847A71

#9A7A5B

#C87A2D

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

3.97:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.29:1

Deuteranopia

#997A5A

#8C835A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#997A5A

#80805F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#997A5A

#9A767B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crunch Granola 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

#B2885F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#997A5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F8D83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#4E6882

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: #997A5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #997A5A;

CSS Variable

--color-crunch-granola: #997A5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crunch-granola': '#997A5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#997A5A] text-[#997A5A]

SCSS

$crunch-granola: #997A5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #997A5A?

#997A5A is Crunch Granola, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #997A5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crunch Granola?

Crunch Granola 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 Crunch Granola?

Crunch Granola 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 Crunch Granola?

You can download Crunch Granola 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 Crunch Granola?

The hex code is #997A5A. In RGB it's 153, 122, 90, and in HSL it's 30°, 26%, 48%.

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