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Tortoiseshell Specs

#9C5F22

RGB 156, 95, 34 · HSL 30°, 64%, 37% · CMYK 0, 39, 78, 39

Tortoiseshell Specs is #9C5F22 in HEX — rgb(156, 95, 34), hsl(30°, 64%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 78%, 39%).

Tortoiseshell Specs pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 64%, 37%. 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#9C5F22

RGB156, 95, 34

HSL30°, 64%, 37%

HSV30°, 78%, 61%

CMYK0, 39, 78, 39

Decimal10247970

CSS RGBrgb(156, 95, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 64%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 3.4 · #955F20

Behr

Blonde Wood M250-7

ΔE 5.5 · #A46A24

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 6.3 · #A66B35

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Pot SW7709

ΔE 7.8 · #B16A37

Dulux

Hot Ginger S10F9

ΔE 8 · #A26336

PPG

Bronze Eucalyptus 16-20

ΔE 8.1 · #AE703B

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 9.4 · #A17135

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 9.5 · #B2683A

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 9.7 · #9F5224

Vista Paint

Orange Ballad C-1018

ΔE 9.7 · #B26C3E

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 10.1 · #A65628

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 10.2 · #B6793D

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Metal 998

ΔE 11 · #B17743

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.9 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 17.7 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 24.4 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#9C5F22

#225E9B

Analogous

#9B2222

#9C5F22

#9B9B22

Triadic

#9C5F22

#229B5E

#5E229B

Split-Complementary

#9C5F22

#229B9B

#22229B

Tetradic

#9C5F22

#229B22

#225E9B

#9B229B

Monochromatic

#1D1206

#5C3814

#9C5F22

#D38536

#E1AB75

Rectangle

#9C5F22

#5E9B22

#225E9B

#5E229B

Compound

#9C5F22

#9B9B22

#225E9B

#22229B

Variations

Lighter

#CF7E2E

#D39F6A

#E0C7AE

Darker

#7E4B19

#58340F

#341E08

Saturation

#705E4C

#9B5E22

#AC5E11

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

5.16:1

vs Black

4.07:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9C5F22

#82761E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C5F22

#6D6D2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C5F22

#9C5A62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tortoiseshell Specs 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

#B47435

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C5F22

Daylight 5500K

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

#A27959

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#25507C

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: #9C5F22;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C5F22;

CSS Variable

--color-tortoiseshell-specs: #9C5F22;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tortoiseshell-specs': '#9C5F22' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C5F22] text-[#9C5F22]

SCSS

$tortoiseshell-specs: #9C5F22;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C5F22?

#9C5F22 is Tortoiseshell Specs, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9C5F22 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tortoiseshell Specs?

Tortoiseshell Specs 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 Tortoiseshell Specs?

Tortoiseshell Specs 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 Tortoiseshell Specs?

You can download Tortoiseshell Specs 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 Tortoiseshell Specs?

The hex code is #9C5F22. In RGB it's 156, 95, 34, and in HSL it's 30°, 64%, 37%.

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