ORANGES
Smoky Ash
#998B75
Smoky Ash is a mid-tone orange sitting at HSL 37°, 15%, 53%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Smoky Ash 986
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Smoky Ash
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #998B75?
#998B75 is Smoky Ash, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #998B75 warm or cool?
Smoky Ash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Smoky Ash?
Smoky Ash works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Smoky Ash?
Smoky Ash 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 Smoky Ash?
You can download Smoky Ash 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 RGB value of #998B75?
#998B75 converts to RGB 153, 139, 117.