ORANGES

Iced Cappuccino

#9C8866

RGB 156, 136, 102 · HSL 38°, 21%, 51% · CMYK 0, 13, 35, 39

Iced Cappuccino is #9C8866 in HEX — rgb(156, 136, 102), hsl(38°, 21%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 35%, 39%).

Iced Cappuccino pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 21%, 51%. 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#9C8866

RGB156, 136, 102

HSL38°, 21%, 51%

HSV38°, 35%, 61%

CMYK0, 13, 35, 39

Decimal10258534

CSS RGBrgb(156, 136, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 21%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Iced Cappuccino 1099-6

Exact match

Behr

Distant Land N260-5

ΔE 1.4 · #9E8A6A

Valspar

Prairie Path 3006-9B

ΔE 2.3 · #9A8668

Benjamin Moore

Jamesboro HC-88

ΔE 2.5 · #988567

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 2.8 · #A08C6E

Dunn-Edwards

Ridgecrest DE6174

ΔE 2.8 · #9D8861

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Taffeta 276

ΔE 2.8 · #A48B68

Vista Paint

Gold Taffeta C-275

ΔE 3 · #A48C67

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 3.3 · #97896A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 3.4 · #978A65

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 4.5 · #958B6A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.5 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.1 · #8F8B66

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.7 · #998976

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 8.7 · #A89D7E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#9C8866

#687B9C

Analogous

#9C6F68

#9C8866

#959C68

Triadic

#9C8866

#689C89

#89689C

Split-Complementary

#9C8866

#68959C

#6F689C

Tetradic

#9C8866

#689C6F

#687B9C

#9C6895

Monochromatic

#41392A

#6F6149

#9C8866

#BBAD96

#D9D1C4

Rectangle

#9C8866

#7B9C68

#687B9C

#89689C

Compound

#9C8866

#959C68

#687B9C

#6F689C

Variations

Lighter

#B0A186

#C1B8A7

#DAD5CD

Darker

#7F6E51

#584C37

#342C20

Saturation

#8A847A

#9C8968

#CE9636

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

3.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.13:1

Deuteranopia

#9C8866

#958D66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C8866

#8C8C6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C8866

#9D8488

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Iced Cappuccino 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

#B49368

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C8866

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2988C

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#53678A

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: #9C8866;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C8866;

CSS Variable

--color-iced-cappuccino: #9C8866;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iced-cappuccino': '#9C8866' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C8866] text-[#9C8866]

SCSS

$iced-cappuccino: #9C8866;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C8866?

#9C8866 is Iced Cappuccino, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9C8866 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iced Cappuccino?

Iced Cappuccino 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 Iced Cappuccino?

Iced Cappuccino 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 Iced Cappuccino?

You can download Iced Cappuccino 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 Iced Cappuccino?

The hex code is #9C8866. In RGB it's 156, 136, 102, and in HSL it's 38°, 21%, 51%.

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