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Frontier Brown

#9A8172

RGB 154, 129, 114 · HSL 22°, 17%, 53% · CMYK 0, 16, 26, 40

Frontier Brown is #9A8172 in HEX — rgb(154, 129, 114), hsl(22°, 17%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 26%, 40%).

Frontier Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 17%, 53%. 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#9A8172

RGB154, 129, 114

HSL22°, 17%, 53%

HSV22°, 26%, 60%

CMYK0, 16, 26, 40

Decimal10125682

CSS RGBrgb(154, 129, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 17%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dusted Truffle SW9083

ΔE 0.9 · #9C8373

PPG

Locomotion 1076-5

ΔE 1 · #988171

Benjamin Moore

Cougar 2106-40

ΔE 1.5 · #9D8275

Dunn-Edwards

Wood Lake DE6075

ΔE 1.9 · #A08475

Behr

Earthnut PPU5-16

ΔE 2 · #9D8676

Dulux

Spiced Nutmeg S10C5

ΔE 2.7 · #927B6B

Kilz

Spiced Cocoa LM250

ΔE 2.7 · #9E867A

Vista Paint

Java 'n Cream K-1186

ΔE 2.9 · #927F70

Valspar

Antique Farmhouse 2002-9C

ΔE 2.9 · #9A7D72

Hallman-Lindsay

Emerging Leaf 135

ΔE 3.4 · #987A6E

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.9 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 7.7 · #847763

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 7.9 · #898176

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 9.3 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 10.1 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.4 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#9A8172

#738D9C

Analogous

#9C7378

#9A8172

#9C9673

Triadic

#9A8172

#739C82

#82739C

Split-Complementary

#9A8172

#739C96

#73789C

Tetradic

#9A8172

#789C73

#738D9C

#96739C

Monochromatic

#453831

#715D50

#9A8172

#BBAAA0

#DBD2CC

Rectangle

#9A8172

#8D9C73

#738D9C

#82739C

Compound

#9A8172

#9C9673

#738D9C

#73789C

Variations

Lighter

#AF9B8F

#C1B4AD

#DAD4D0

Darker

#7F6759

#58473C

#342923

Saturation

#8D8681

#9C8273

#CD7441

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

3.65:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.76:1

Deuteranopia

#9A8172

#8E8972

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A8172

#868674

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A8172

#9A7F82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Frontier Brown 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

#B38D71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A8172

Daylight 5500K

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

#A09295

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#567B90

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: #9A8172;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A8172;

CSS Variable

--color-frontier-brown: #9A8172;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frontier-brown': '#9A8172' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A8172] text-[#9A8172]

SCSS

$frontier-brown: #9A8172;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A8172?

#9A8172 is Frontier Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9A8172 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frontier Brown?

Frontier Brown 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 Brown?

Frontier Brown 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 Brown?

You can download Frontier Brown 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 Brown?

The hex code is #9A8172. In RGB it's 154, 129, 114, and in HSL it's 22°, 17%, 53%.

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