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Frontier Paradise

#9A794A

RGB 154, 121, 74 · HSL 35°, 35%, 45% · CMYK 0, 21, 52, 40

Frontier Paradise is #9A794A in HEX — rgb(154, 121, 74), hsl(35°, 35%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 52%, 40%).

Frontier Paradise pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 35%, 45%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#9A794A

RGB154, 121, 74

HSL35°, 35%, 45%

HSV35°, 52%, 60%

CMYK0, 21, 52, 40

Decimal10123594

CSS RGBrgb(154, 121, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 35%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Penny DEA167

ΔE 1.8 · #957747

Behr

Hazel S280-6

ΔE 2.1 · #9B7A47

Dulux

Warm Spice S13E8

ΔE 2.5 · #987444

PPG

Sugar Maple 1090-7

ΔE 2.6 · #9C7647

Vista Paint

Rich and Rare C-892

ΔE 3 · #967642

Benjamin Moore

Warm 2162-30

ΔE 3.5 · #9A7346

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich And Rare 893

ΔE 3.8 · #977540

Valspar

Praline Cake 3004-7A

ΔE 4.8 · #A4794D

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 4.8 · #A58258

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 5.4 · #8F6E46

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.8 · #A9864E

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 8.9 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.9 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.9 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#9A794A

#4B6C9B

Analogous

#9B514B

#9A794A

#949B4B

Triadic

#9A794A

#4B9B79

#794B9B

Split-Complementary

#9A794A

#4B949B

#514B9B

Tetradic

#9A794A

#4B9B51

#4B6C9B

#9B4B94

Monochromatic

#342819

#675132

#9A794A

#BD9F75

#D6C3A9

Rectangle

#9A794A

#6C9B4B

#4B6C9B

#794B9B

Compound

#9A794A

#949B4B

#4B6C9B

#514B9B

Variations

Lighter

#B69568

#C4AF92

#DAD0C2

Darker

#7E613A

#574327

#332716

Saturation

#7F7567

#9B794B

#C08025

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

4.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.21:1

Deuteranopia

#9A794A

#8D824A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A794A

#7F7F52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A794A

#9B7479

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Frontier Paradise 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

#B38753

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A794A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A08C77

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.

#455D7F

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: #9A794A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A794A;

CSS Variable

--color-frontier-paradise: #9A794A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frontier-paradise': '#9A794A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A794A] text-[#9A794A]

SCSS

$frontier-paradise: #9A794A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A794A?

#9A794A is Frontier Paradise, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9A794A warm or cool?

Frontier Paradise reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Frontier Paradise?

Frontier Paradise 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 Frontier Paradise?

Frontier Paradise 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 Frontier Paradise?

You can download Frontier Paradise 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 Frontier Paradise?

The hex code is #9A794A. In RGB it's 154, 121, 74, and in HSL it's 35°, 35%, 45%.

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