ORANGES

Brownish

#9C6D57

RGB 156, 109, 87 · HSL 19°, 28%, 48% · CMYK 0, 30, 44, 39

Brownish is #9C6D57 in HEX — rgb(156, 109, 87), hsl(19°, 28%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 44%, 39%).

Brownish pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 28%, 48%. 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#9C6D57

RGB156, 109, 87

HSL19°, 28%, 48%

HSV19°, 44%, 61%

CMYK0, 30, 44, 39

Decimal10251607

CSS RGBrgb(156, 109, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 28%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Southern Wood 16-07

ΔE 0.9 · #9D6F59

Benjamin Moore

Antique 1169

ΔE 1.9 · #9D715A

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Penny SW7705

ΔE 2 · #976B53

Dulux

Tan Wagon S09F6

ΔE 2.5 · #A3735D

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewood DEC706

ΔE 2.7 · #9B6957

Valspar

Sienna Red 3011-7

ΔE 3.2 · #97664E

Kilz

Spiced Tea LB270-02

ΔE 3.2 · #9B6751

Behr

Cider Spice S210-5

ΔE 4.1 · #A87761

Vista Paint

Maple Sugar K-1049

ΔE 4.3 · #977055

Hallman-Lindsay

Dodge Pole 157

ΔE 5 · #A37355

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.6 · #A58369

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 9.6 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.1 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.9 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 12.5 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#9C6D57

#58879D

Analogous

#9D5865

#9C6D57

#9D9058

Triadic

#9C6D57

#589D6E

#6E589D

Split-Complementary

#9C6D57

#589D90

#58659D

Tetradic

#9C6D57

#659D58

#58879D

#90589D

Monochromatic

#3B2921

#6C4C3D

#9C6D57

#BB9786

#D7C1B7

Rectangle

#9C6D57

#879D58

#58879D

#6E589D

Compound

#9C6D57

#9D9058

#58879D

#58659D

Variations

Lighter

#B38A77

#C2A89D

#DACDC7

Darker

#7F5745

#583C2F

#34231B

Saturation

#857770

#9D6E58

#C95E2C

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

4.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.74:1

Deuteranopia

#9C6D57

#867E56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C6D57

#77775A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C6D57

#9C6B6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brownish 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

#B47E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C6D57

Daylight 5500K

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

#A28381

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#4E7282

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: #9C6D57;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C6D57;

CSS Variable

--color-brownish: #9C6D57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brownish': '#9C6D57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C6D57] text-[#9C6D57]

SCSS

$brownish: #9C6D57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C6D57?

#9C6D57 is Brownish, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9C6D57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brownish?

Brownish 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 Brownish?

Brownish 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 Brownish?

You can download Brownish 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 Brownish?

The hex code is #9C6D57. In RGB it's 156, 109, 87, and in HSL it's 19°, 28%, 48%.

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