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Lost Canyon

#998E7A

RGB 153, 142, 122 · HSL 39°, 13%, 54% · CMYK 0, 7, 20, 40

Lost Canyon is #998E7A in HEX — rgb(153, 142, 122), hsl(39°, 13%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 20%, 40%).

Lost Canyon pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 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#998E7A

RGB153, 142, 122

HSL39°, 13%, 54%

HSV39°, 20%, 60%

CMYK0, 7, 20, 40

Decimal10063482

CSS RGBrgb(153, 142, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 13%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bunglehouse Gray SW2845

ΔE 0.9 · #988F7B

Benjamin Moore

Worn CSP-135

ΔE 1.3 · #978D77

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

ΔE 1.5 · #998C7A

Dulux

Barnfloor S15B4

ΔE 2.1 · #9C9380

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 2.2 · #9D9180

PPG

Oyster Shell 14-13

ΔE 2.3 · #A0917E

Behr

Lost Canyon MQ6-29

ΔE 2.3 · #948A79

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 2.5 · #9F9180

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 2.6 · #998976

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 2.9 · #988874

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.4 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4 · #A3977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Burning Idea 373

ΔE 4.4 · #8F8B72

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 5.4 · #8B8C7A

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 6 · #989187

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.1 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#998E7A

#7A8599

Analogous

#997F7A

#998E7A

#94997A

Triadic

#998E7A

#7A998E

#8E7A99

Split-Complementary

#998E7A

#7A9499

#7F7A99

Tetradic

#998E7A

#7A997F

#7A8599

#997A94

Monochromatic

#454035

#706757

#998E7A

#BAB3A6

#DCD8D1

Rectangle

#998E7A

#85997A

#7A8599

#8E7A99

Compound

#998E7A

#94997A

#7A8599

#7F7A99

Variations

Lighter

#ADA595

#C0BBB1

#DAD7D2

Darker

#7D735F

#574F41

#332E25

Saturation

#8E8B85

#998E7A

#CC9E47

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.50:1

Deuteranopia

#998E7A

#95907B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998E7A

#90907D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998E7A

#9A8B8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lost Canyon 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

#B29777

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998E7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9C9B

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.

#586C92

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: #998E7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #998E7A;

CSS Variable

--color-lost-canyon: #998E7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lost-canyon': '#998E7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998E7A] text-[#998E7A]

SCSS

$lost-canyon: #998E7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998E7A?

#998E7A is Lost Canyon, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #998E7A warm or cool?

Lost Canyon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lost Canyon?

Lost Canyon 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 Lost Canyon?

Lost Canyon 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 Lost Canyon?

You can download Lost Canyon 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 Lost Canyon?

The hex code is #998E7A. In RGB it's 153, 142, 122, and in HSL it's 39°, 13%, 54%.

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