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Tropical Tan

#998C7A

RGB 153, 140, 122 · HSL 35°, 13%, 54% · CMYK 0, 8, 20, 40

Tropical Tan is #998C7A in HEX — rgb(153, 140, 122), hsl(35°, 13%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 40%).

Tropical Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 13%, 54%. 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#998C7A

RGB153, 140, 122

HSL35°, 13%, 54%

HSV35°, 20%, 60%

CMYK0, 8, 20, 40

Decimal10062970

CSS RGBrgb(153, 140, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 13%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Curio Gray SW0024

ΔE 1.3 · #988977

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 1.7 · #998976

Behr

Lost Canyon MQ6-29

ΔE 1.7 · #948A79

Benjamin Moore

Flagstone CC-516

ΔE 1.9 · #978878

PPG

Roasted Chestnut 15-30

ΔE 2 · #9D8C7C

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 2 · #9D9180

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 2.1 · #9F9180

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 2.2 · #988874

Dulux

Bamboo Cove SN3E8

ΔE 2.5 · #968B7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Barrel historic-rain-barrel

ΔE 4.6 · #A49688

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4.8 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.1 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 5.5 · #989187

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 5.9 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.2 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#998C7A

#7A8799

Analogous

#997D7A

#998C7A

#96997A

Triadic

#998C7A

#7A998C

#8C7A99

Split-Complementary

#998C7A

#7A9699

#7D7A99

Tetradic

#998C7A

#7A997D

#7A8799

#997A96

Monochromatic

#453F35

#706657

#998C7A

#BAB2A6

#DCD7D1

Rectangle

#998C7A

#87997A

#7A8799

#8C7A99

Compound

#998C7A

#96997A

#7A8799

#7D7A99

Variations

Lighter

#ADA395

#C0BAB1

#DAD7D2

Darker

#7D715F

#574E41

#332D25

Saturation

#8E8A85

#998C7A

#CC9547

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

3.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.39:1

Deuteranopia

#998C7A

#948F7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998C7A

#8E8E7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998C7A

#9A8A8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tropical Tan 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

#B29677

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998C7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9B9B

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.

#587092

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: #998C7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #998C7A;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-tan: #998C7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-tan': '#998C7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998C7A] text-[#998C7A]

SCSS

$tropical-tan: #998C7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998C7A?

#998C7A is Tropical Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #998C7A warm or cool?

Tropical Tan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tropical Tan?

Tropical Tan 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 Tropical Tan?

Tropical Tan 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 Tropical Tan?

You can download Tropical Tan 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 Tropical Tan?

The hex code is #998C7A. In RGB it's 153, 140, 122, and in HSL it's 35°, 13%, 54%.

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