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Tahini Brown

#9B856B

RGB 155, 133, 107 · HSL 33°, 19%, 51% · CMYK 0, 14, 31, 39

Tahini Brown is #9B856B in HEX — rgb(155, 133, 107), hsl(33°, 19%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 31%, 39%).

Tahini Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 19%, 51%. 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#9B856B

RGB155, 133, 107

HSL33°, 19%, 51%

HSV33°, 31%, 61%

CMYK0, 14, 31, 39

Decimal10192235

CSS RGBrgb(155, 133, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 19%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Collectible PPU7-4

ΔE 1.3 · #9B8368

Valspar

Universal Umber 3003-9B

ΔE 1.8 · #9C866F

Benjamin Moore

Wet CSP-1045

ΔE 2 · #96846B

Dulux

Knot S12D6

ΔE 2 · #988066

Sherwin-Williams

Dapper Tan SW6144

ΔE 2.4 · #947F65

PPG

Chocolate Moment 1077-5

ΔE 2.6 · #998069

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 2.6 · #A08B73

Dunn-Edwards

Whole Wheat DE6124

ΔE 3.1 · #A48B73

Vista Paint

African Plain K-969

ΔE 3.3 · #928266

Hallman-Lindsay

Wooly Thyme historic-wooly-thyme

ΔE 3.6 · #907E63

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 5.1 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.4 · #A58369

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.8 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 7.7 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.2 · #857F69

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.6 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#9B856B

#6A809A

Analogous

#9A6D6A

#9B856B

#979A6A

Triadic

#9B856B

#6A9A84

#846A9A

Split-Complementary

#9B856B

#6A979A

#6D6A9A

Tetradic

#9B856B

#6A9A6D

#6A809A

#9A6A97

Monochromatic

#40372B

#6D5E4A

#9B856B

#B9AA98

#D8CFC5

Rectangle

#9B856B

#809A6A

#6A809A

#846A9A

Compound

#9B856B

#979A6A

#6A809A

#6D6A9A

Variations

Lighter

#AE9D88

#C0B5A8

#D9D4CD

Darker

#7D6A53

#564939

#332B21

Saturation

#89837B

#9A846A

#CC8938

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.96:1

Deuteranopia

#9B856B

#928B6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B856B

#89896F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B856B

#9C8285

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tahini 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

#B4906B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B856B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A19590

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.

#536C8A

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: #9B856B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B856B;

CSS Variable

--color-tahini-brown: #9B856B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tahini-brown': '#9B856B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B856B] text-[#9B856B]

SCSS

$tahini-brown: #9B856B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B856B?

#9B856B is Tahini Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9B856B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tahini Brown?

Tahini 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 Tahini Brown?

Tahini 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 Tahini Brown?

You can download Tahini 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 Tahini Brown?

The hex code is #9B856B. In RGB it's 155, 133, 107, and in HSL it's 33°, 19%, 51%.

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