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Even Evan

#998371

RGB 153, 131, 113 · HSL 27°, 16%, 52% · CMYK 0, 14, 26, 40

Even Evan is #998371 in HEX — rgb(153, 131, 113), hsl(27°, 16%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 26%, 40%).

Even Evan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 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#998371

RGB153, 131, 113

HSL27°, 16%, 52%

HSV27°, 26%, 60%

CMYK0, 14, 26, 40

Decimal10060657

CSS RGBrgb(153, 131, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 16%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sturdy Brown MQ2-48

ΔE 0.7 · #98826F

PPG

Locomotion 1076-5

ΔE 1.3 · #988171

Sherwin-Williams

Dusted Truffle SW9083

ΔE 1.7 · #9C8373

Dulux

Alligator Rock SN3D6

ΔE 1.8 · #958370

Benjamin Moore

Woodacres 1020

ΔE 2 · #9E8875

Valspar

Caramelized Onion 2008-9B

ΔE 2 · #937F6C

Vista Paint

Java 'n Cream K-1186

ΔE 2.8 · #927F70

Dunn-Edwards

Cobblestone Path DE6068

ΔE 2.9 · #9E8779

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 3.1 · #988874

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 3.2 · #998976

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonscape 227

ΔE 4.8 · #8B7E6A

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 6.8 · #847763

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 7.6 · #898176

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.7 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.4 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#998371

#718798

Analogous

#987173

#998371

#989671

Triadic

#998371

#719883

#837198

Split-Complementary

#998371

#719896

#717398

Tetradic

#998371

#739871

#718798

#967198

Monochromatic

#41372F

#6D5D4F

#998371

#B8AA9D

#D8D0CA

Rectangle

#998371

#879871

#718798

#837198

Compound

#998371

#989671

#718798

#717398

Variations

Lighter

#AD9C8D

#C0B5AC

#D9D4CF

Darker

#7C6858

#56483C

#322A23

Saturation

#8A847F

#988371

#CC7E3E

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

3.60:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.84:1

Deuteranopia

#998371

#8F8A71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998371

#878774

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998371

#998183

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Even Evan 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

#B28F70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998371

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9494

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.

#55748D

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: #998371;

CSS — background

background-color: #998371;

CSS Variable

--color-even-evan: #998371;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'even-evan': '#998371' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998371] text-[#998371]

SCSS

$even-evan: #998371;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998371?

#998371 is Even Evan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #998371 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Even Evan?

Even Evan 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 Even Evan?

Even Evan 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 Even Evan?

You can download Even Evan 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 Even Evan?

The hex code is #998371. In RGB it's 153, 131, 113, and in HSL it's 27°, 16%, 52%.

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