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Mississippi Mud

#99886F

RGB 153, 136, 111 · HSL 36°, 17%, 52% · CMYK 0, 11, 27, 40

Mississippi Mud is #99886F in HEX — rgb(153, 136, 111), hsl(36°, 17%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 27%, 40%).

Mississippi Mud pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 17%, 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#99886F

RGB153, 136, 111

HSL36°, 17%, 52%

HSV36°, 27%, 60%

CMYK0, 11, 27, 40

Decimal10061935

CSS RGBrgb(153, 136, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 17%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sawdust SW6158

ΔE 0.5 · #998970

Valspar

Rugged 3008-9C

ΔE 0.6 · #998870

Benjamin Moore

Wet CSP-1045

ΔE 1.5 · #96846B

Behr

Rodeo Tan N240-5

ΔE 1.9 · #9F8B72

Dulux

Arava S13D5

ΔE 2.3 · #A08B71

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 2.3 · #A08B73

Vista Paint

Britches C-1439

ΔE 2.5 · #9C8E74

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

ΔE 2.7 · #A08D71

Hallman-Lindsay

Ceramic Pot 339

ΔE 2.9 · #908268

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 3.5 · #998976

PPG

Rattan Palm 1027-5

ΔE 4.3 · #8F876B

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5.3 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.9 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 6.7 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.4 · #8F8B66

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

#99886F

#708099

Analogous

#997470

#99886F

#959970

Triadic

#99886F

#709989

#897099

Split-Complementary

#99886F

#709599

#747099

Tetradic

#99886F

#709974

#708099

#997095

Monochromatic

#423A2F

#6E624E

#99886F

#B9AE9D

#D9D3C9

Rectangle

#99886F

#809970

#708099

#897099

Compound

#99886F

#959970

#708099

#747099

Variations

Lighter

#AEA08C

#C0B8AB

#D9D5CF

Darker

#7D6E57

#574C3B

#332C22

Saturation

#8B867E

#998970

#CC933D

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.11:1

Deuteranopia

#99886F

#938C6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99886F

#8B8B73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99886F

#9A8588

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mississippi Mud 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

#B2936E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99886F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9893

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.

#556B8D

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: #99886F;

CSS — background

background-color: #99886F;

CSS Variable

--color-mississippi-mud: #99886F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mississippi-mud': '#99886F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99886F] text-[#99886F]

SCSS

$mississippi-mud: #99886F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99886F?

#99886F is Mississippi Mud, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #99886F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mississippi Mud?

Mississippi Mud 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 Mississippi Mud?

Mississippi Mud 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 Mississippi Mud?

You can download Mississippi Mud 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 Mississippi Mud?

The hex code is #99886F. In RGB it's 153, 136, 111, and in HSL it's 36°, 17%, 52%.

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