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Metallic Sunburst

#9C7C38

RGB 156, 124, 56 · HSL 41°, 47%, 42% · CMYK 0, 21, 64, 39

Metallic Sunburst is #9C7C38 in HEX — rgb(156, 124, 56), hsl(41°, 47%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 64%, 39%).

Metallic Sunburst pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 47%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9C7C38

RGB156, 124, 56

HSL41°, 47%, 42%

HSV41°, 64%, 61%

CMYK0, 21, 64, 39

Decimal10255416

CSS RGBrgb(156, 124, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 47%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Turmeric S16E9

ΔE 2.9 · #9B8039

Benjamin Moore

Corduroy 2153-20

ΔE 3 · #A17B36

Dunn-Edwards

Arrow Rock DE5440

ΔE 3.2 · #A28440

Behr

Harvest Time S300-6

ΔE 3.3 · #A48038

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 3.6 · #A7843E

Sherwin-Williams

Grandiose SW6404

ΔE 3.8 · #9C7F41

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 4 · #A7833B

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 6.3 · #B08843

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 7.4 · #B28E4B

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 7.6 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 8.3 · #AF8A3A

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 10.4 · #826C34

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.3 · #B7975E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.8 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.8 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.1 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#9C7C38

#39599D

Analogous

#9D4B39

#9C7C38

#8B9D39

Triadic

#9C7C38

#399D7E

#7E399D

Split-Complementary

#9C7C38

#398B9D

#4B399D

Tetradic

#9C7C38

#399D4B

#39599D

#9D398B

Monochromatic

#2D2410

#655124

#9C7C38

#C5A45E

#D9C496

Rectangle

#9C7C38

#599D39

#39599D

#7E399D

Compound

#9C7C38

#8B9D39

#39599D

#4B399D

Variations

Lighter

#C09D51

#CAB383

#DCD1BA

Darker

#80652B

#59461C

#352910

Saturation

#7A715C

#9D7E39

#BA881C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.92:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.35:1

Deuteranopia

#9C7C38

#918438

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C7C38

#828246

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C7C38

#9E757B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Metallic Sunburst brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B48A45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C7C38

Daylight 5500K

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

#A28F69

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.

#374E7F

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: #9C7C38;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C7C38;

CSS Variable

--color-metallic-sunburst: #9C7C38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metallic-sunburst': '#9C7C38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C7C38] text-[#9C7C38]

SCSS

$metallic-sunburst: #9C7C38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C7C38?

#9C7C38 is Metallic Sunburst, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9C7C38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metallic Sunburst?

Metallic Sunburst works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Metallic Sunburst?

Metallic Sunburst pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Metallic Sunburst?

You can download Metallic Sunburst 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 Metallic Sunburst?

The hex code is #9C7C38. In RGB it's 156, 124, 56, and in HSL it's 41°, 47%, 42%.

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