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Hampton Beach

#9C6038

RGB 156, 96, 56 · HSL 24°, 47%, 42% · CMYK 0, 38, 64, 39

Hampton Beach is #9C6038 in HEX — rgb(156, 96, 56), hsl(24°, 47%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 64%, 39%).

Hampton Beach pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 47%, 42%. 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#9C6038

RGB156, 96, 56

HSL24°, 47%, 42%

HSV24°, 64%, 61%

CMYK0, 38, 64, 39

Decimal10248248

CSS RGBrgb(156, 96, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 47%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hampton Beach C-1011

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 1.6 · #9D603B

Benjamin Moore

Masada AF-220

ΔE 3.1 · #A4683F

Dulux

Hot Ginger S10F9

ΔE 3.5 · #A26336

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 3.9 · #A16941

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Mountain SW6356

ΔE 4.3 · #A6613C

Behr

Maple Glaze PPU3-16

ΔE 4.5 · #A76945

PPG

Chaparral 16-22

ΔE 4.8 · #A76C40

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 6.7 · #9D6C40

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 6.9 · #875228

Kilz

Glazed Carrot LC110-02

ΔE 7 · #B26F48

Dunn-Edwards

Burnt Almond DE5258

ΔE 7.2 · #B0724A

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 8.2 · #A65E2E

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 13.6 · #C5714F

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.9 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 14.4 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#9C6038

#39759D

Analogous

#9D3943

#9C6038

#9D9339

Triadic

#9C6038

#399D61

#61399D

Split-Complementary

#9C6038

#399D93

#39439D

Tetradic

#9C6038

#439D39

#39759D

#93399D

Monochromatic

#2D1C10

#653E24

#9C6038

#C5875E

#D9B196

Rectangle

#9C6038

#759D39

#39759D

#61399D

Compound

#9C6038

#9D9339

#39759D

#39439D

Variations

Lighter

#C07E51

#CA9F83

#DCC8BA

Darker

#804D2B

#59351C

#351F10

Saturation

#7A685C

#9D6139

#BA5B1C

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

5.07:1

vs Black

4.14:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9C6038

#817736

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C6038

#6D6D3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C6038

#9C5D63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hampton Beach 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

#B47545

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C6038

Daylight 5500K

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

#A27A69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#37627F

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: #9C6038;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C6038;

CSS Variable

--color-hampton-beach: #9C6038;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hampton-beach': '#9C6038' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C6038] text-[#9C6038]

SCSS

$hampton-beach: #9C6038;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C6038?

#9C6038 is Hampton Beach, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9C6038 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hampton Beach?

Hampton Beach 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 Hampton Beach?

Hampton Beach 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 Hampton Beach?

You can download Hampton Beach 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 Hampton Beach?

The hex code is #9C6038. In RGB it's 156, 96, 56, and in HSL it's 24°, 47%, 42%.

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