ORANGES

Pale Oyster

#9C8D72

RGB 156, 141, 114 · HSL 39°, 18%, 53% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 39

Pale Oyster is #9C8D72 in HEX — rgb(156, 141, 114), hsl(39°, 18%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 39%).

Pale Oyster pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 18%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9C8D72

RGB156, 141, 114

HSL39°, 18%, 53%

HSV39°, 27%, 61%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 39

Decimal10259826

CSS RGBrgb(156, 141, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 18%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Britches C-1439

ΔE 0.8 · #9C8E74

Sherwin-Williams

Barro Verde SW9123

ΔE 1.5 · #9F8E71

Hallman-Lindsay

Whipcord 338

ΔE 1.5 · #A09176

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

ΔE 1.9 · #A08D71

Behr

Urban Safari PPU8-4

ΔE 2.1 · #968B6F

Benjamin Moore

Palace CW-35

ΔE 2.2 · #9E9173

Dulux

Knapsack S15C5

ΔE 2.3 · #95886C

Valspar

Rugged 3008-9C

ΔE 2.4 · #998870

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 3 · #A08B73

PPG

Mossy Gold 11-17

ΔE 3.3 · #9C9273

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.7 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.3 · #A3977F

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.6 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.4 · #A99E80

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.4 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.2 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#9C8D72

#72819D

Analogous

#9D7872

#9C8D72

#969D72

Triadic

#9C8D72

#729D8E

#8E729D

Split-Complementary

#9C8D72

#72969D

#78729D

Tetradic

#9C8D72

#729D78

#72819D

#9D7296

Monochromatic

#453E30

#72664F

#9C8D72

#BCB29F

#DBD6CC

Rectangle

#9C8D72

#819D72

#72819D

#8E729D

Compound

#9C8D72

#969D72

#72819D

#78729D

Variations

Lighter

#B0A48E

#C2BAAC

#DAD7D0

Darker

#817258

#594F3C

#342E22

Saturation

#8E8981

#9D8E72

#CE9C40

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#9C8D72

#979072

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C8D72

#909076

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C8D72

#9D898D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pale Oyster 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

#B49671

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C8D72

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29B95

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#566A90

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: #9C8D72;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C8D72;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-oyster: #9C8D72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-oyster': '#9C8D72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C8D72] text-[#9C8D72]

SCSS

$pale-oyster: #9C8D72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C8D72?

#9C8D72 is Pale Oyster, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9C8D72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Oyster?

Pale Oyster 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 Pale Oyster?

Pale Oyster 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 Pale Oyster?

You can download Pale Oyster 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 Pale Oyster?

The hex code is #9C8D72. In RGB it's 156, 141, 114, and in HSL it's 39°, 18%, 53%.

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