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Dirt

#9B7653

RGB 155, 118, 83 · HSL 29°, 30%, 47% · CMYK 0, 24, 46, 39

Dirt is #9B7653 in HEX — rgb(155, 118, 83), hsl(29°, 30%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 46%, 39%).

Dirt pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 30%, 47%. 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#9B7653

RGB155, 118, 83

HSL29°, 30%, 47%

HSV29°, 46%, 61%

CMYK0, 24, 46, 39

Decimal10188371

CSS RGBrgb(155, 118, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 30%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Summerville Brown DE6139

ΔE 1.3 · #997651

Hallman-Lindsay

Prince Paris 241

ΔE 1.4 · #9D7957

Benjamin Moore

Maryville HC-75

ΔE 1.5 · #9E7857

Vista Paint

Prince Paris C-240

ΔE 1.6 · #9E7A57

Behr

Ancient Pottery N250-5

ΔE 1.7 · #9A7650

Dulux

Stetson S11E7

ΔE 1.9 · #9E7858

Sherwin-Williams

Cardboard SW6124

ΔE 1.9 · #9C7A56

PPG

Leather 15-14

ΔE 2.4 · #98754E

Valspar

Chestnut Beach 3002-7A

ΔE 3.1 · #9C7253

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 3.3 · #A47A5A

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 4.8 · #8F6E46

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 6.5 · #8A6642

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.6 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13.4 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 15.3 · #998976

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

#9B7653

#54799C

Analogous

#9C5455

#9B7653

#9C9B54

Triadic

#9B7653

#549C77

#77549C

Split-Complementary

#9B7653

#549C9B

#54559C

Tetradic

#9B7653

#559C54

#54799C

#9B549C

Monochromatic

#382B1E

#6A5139

#9B7653

#BB9D81

#D6C4B3

Rectangle

#9B7653

#799C54

#54799C

#77549C

Compound

#9B7653

#9C9B54

#54799C

#54559C

Variations

Lighter

#B39272

#C3AD99

#DACFC6

Darker

#7E5F42

#58412C

#342619

Saturation

#83776D

#9C7754

#C6752A

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

4.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.11:1

Deuteranopia

#9B7653

#8B8252

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B7653

#7D7D59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B7653

#9C7277

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dirt 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

#B48559

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B7653

Daylight 5500K

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

#A18A7E

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.

#4C6780

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: #9B7653;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B7653;

CSS Variable

--color-dirt: #9B7653;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dirt': '#9B7653' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B7653] text-[#9B7653]

SCSS

$dirt: #9B7653;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B7653?

#9B7653 is Dirt, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9B7653 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dirt?

Dirt 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 Dirt?

Dirt 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 Dirt?

You can download Dirt 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 Dirt?

The hex code is #9B7653. In RGB it's 155, 118, 83, and in HSL it's 29°, 30%, 47%.

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