ORANGES

Horsing Around

#9A6C39

RGB 154, 108, 57 · HSL 32°, 46%, 41% · CMYK 0, 30, 63, 40

Horsing Around is #9A6C39 in HEX — rgb(154, 108, 57), hsl(32°, 46%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 63%, 40%).

Horsing Around pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 46%, 41%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9A6C39

RGB154, 108, 57

HSL32°, 46%, 41%

HSV32°, 63%, 60%

CMYK0, 30, 63, 40

Decimal10120249

CSS RGBrgb(154, 108, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 46%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Curry Powder PPU6-1

ΔE 1.7 · #9D6C38

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 1.8 · #9A6A35

Dulux

Desert Boot S12F9

ΔE 3.1 · #A26E3B

Vista Paint

Fallen Leaf K-1024

ΔE 3.4 · #9F6E41

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 3.7 · #9D6C40

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 4.6 · #906A3A

Benjamin Moore

Camel 2165-10

ΔE 4.9 · #A6773F

Hallman-Lindsay

Crazy Horse 256

ΔE 5 · #A57648

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 5.1 · #A17135

PPG

Chewy Caramel 1087-7

ΔE 5.4 · #977043

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 6.7 · #A16941

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 9.5 · #955F20

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.5 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 10.9 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 17 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#9A6C39

#386599

Analogous

#993C38

#9A6C39

#959938

Triadic

#9A6C39

#38996C

#6C3899

Split-Complementary

#9A6C39

#389599

#3C3899

Tetradic

#9A6C39

#38993C

#386599

#993895

Monochromatic

#291D0F

#614424

#9A6C39

#C2925B

#D7B793

Rectangle

#9A6C39

#659938

#386599

#6C3899

Compound

#9A6C39

#959938

#386599

#3C3899

Variations

Lighter

#BE8A4F

#C8A781

#DBCBB9

Darker

#7C562B

#573B1C

#332310

Saturation

#776A5A

#996C38

#B56E1C

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

4.59:1

vs Black

4.58:1

Deuteranopia

#9A6C39

#877B38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A6C39

#757542

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A6C39

#9B676D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Horsing Around 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

#B37E46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A6C39

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0836A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#36577C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #9A6C39;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A6C39;

CSS Variable

--color-horsing-around: #9A6C39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'horsing-around': '#9A6C39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A6C39] text-[#9A6C39]

SCSS

$horsing-around: #9A6C39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A6C39?

#9A6C39 is Horsing Around, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9A6C39 warm or cool?

Horsing Around reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Horsing Around?

Horsing Around 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 Horsing Around?

Horsing Around 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 Horsing Around?

You can download Horsing Around 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 Horsing Around?

The hex code is #9A6C39. In RGB it's 154, 108, 57, and in HSL it's 32°, 46%, 41%.

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