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Shadow Taupe

#9C917F

RGB 156, 145, 127 · HSL 37°, 13%, 55% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 39

Shadow Taupe is #9C917F in HEX — rgb(156, 145, 127), hsl(37°, 13%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 39%).

Shadow Taupe pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 13%, 55%. 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#9C917F

RGB156, 145, 127

HSL37°, 13%, 55%

HSV37°, 19%, 61%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 39

Decimal10260863

CSS RGBrgb(156, 145, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 13%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 0.7 · #9D9180

Sherwin-Williams

Zeus SW7744

ΔE 1 · #99907E

Dulux

Barnfloor S15B4

ΔE 1.1 · #9C9380

Benjamin Moore

Raccoon 978

ΔE 1.3 · #9E927E

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 1.4 · #9F9180

Behr

Rolling Pebble PPU7-23

ΔE 1.4 · #A09483

PPG

Stone Gray 1023-5

ΔE 1.7 · #9F9484

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

ΔE 1.9 · #998C7A

Kilz

Heirloom Brooch TB-18

ΔE 2.6 · #9A9284

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Barrel historic-rain-barrel

ΔE 3.4 · #A49688

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 3.5 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 4.8 · #989187

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 5.7 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#9C917F

#7D899B

Analogous

#9B817D

#9C917F

#989B7D

Triadic

#9C917F

#7D9B90

#907D9B

Split-Complementary

#9C917F

#7D989B

#817D9B

Tetradic

#9C917F

#7D9B81

#7D899B

#9B7D98

Monochromatic

#484237

#736959

#9C917F

#BCB5A9

#DEDAD4

Rectangle

#9C917F

#899B7D

#7D899B

#907D9B

Compound

#9C917F

#989B7D

#7D899B

#817D9B

Variations

Lighter

#AFA697

#C2BCB3

#DAD8D3

Darker

#807461

#585042

#342E26

Saturation

#918D88

#9B907D

#CD9B4B

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.77:1

Deuteranopia

#9C917F

#989380

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C917F

#939382

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C917F

#9D8F91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shadow Taupe 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

#B4997A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C917F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29E9F

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.

#597095

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: #9C917F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C917F;

CSS Variable

--color-shadow-taupe: #9C917F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shadow-taupe': '#9C917F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C917F] text-[#9C917F]

SCSS

$shadow-taupe: #9C917F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C917F?

#9C917F is Shadow Taupe, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9C917F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shadow Taupe?

Shadow Taupe 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 Shadow Taupe?

Shadow Taupe 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 Shadow Taupe?

You can download Shadow Taupe 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 Shadow Taupe?

The hex code is #9C917F. In RGB it's 156, 145, 127, and in HSL it's 37°, 13%, 55%.

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