ORANGES

Standing Still

#9D6F4B

RGB 157, 111, 75 · HSL 26°, 35%, 45% · CMYK 0, 29, 52, 38

Standing Still is #9D6F4B in HEX — rgb(157, 111, 75), hsl(26°, 35%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 52%, 38%).

Standing Still pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 35%, 45%. 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#9D6F4B

RGB157, 111, 75

HSL26°, 35%, 45%

HSV26°, 52%, 62%

CMYK0, 29, 52, 38

Decimal10317643

CSS RGBrgb(157, 111, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 35%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spiced CC-272

ΔE 0.6 · #9D6F4A

PPG

Cinnamon Twist 1081-6

ΔE 1.8 · #9F7250

Behr

Burnt Toffee S230-6

ΔE 2.6 · #A57551

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 2.7 · #9D6F46

Vista Paint

Dodge Pole C-156

ΔE 2.9 · #A27353

Valspar

Pale Cordovan 3010-7

ΔE 3.2 · #A06D4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Glove 171

ΔE 3.2 · #9E7551

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquarian Brown SW0045

ΔE 3.6 · #946644

Kilz

Ranch Home LC270-02

ΔE 3.9 · #9B6D50

Dulux

Stetson S11E7

ΔE 5.8 · #9E7858

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 6.1 · #A16941

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 6.3 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6.4 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 11.5 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 11.6 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 15.7 · #C57B67

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

#9D6F4B

#4B789B

Analogous

#9B4B50

#9D6F4B

#9B964B

Triadic

#9D6F4B

#4B9B6D

#6D4B9B

Split-Complementary

#9D6F4B

#4B9B96

#4B509B

Tetradic

#9D6F4B

#509B4B

#4B789B

#964B9B

Monochromatic

#342419

#674932

#9D6F4B

#BD9475

#D6BCA9

Rectangle

#9D6F4B

#789B4B

#4B789B

#6D4B9B

Compound

#9D6F4B

#9B964B

#4B789B

#4B509B

Variations

Lighter

#B68A68

#C4A892

#DACCC2

Darker

#7E573A

#573C27

#332316

Saturation

#7F7167

#9B6D4B

#C06825

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.81:1

Deuteranopia

#9D6F4B

#897F4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D6F4B

#787851

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D6F4B

#9D6B71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Standing Still 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

#B58053

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D6F4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A28578

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#45657F

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: #9D6F4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D6F4B;

CSS Variable

--color-standing-still: #9D6F4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'standing-still': '#9D6F4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D6F4B] text-[#9D6F4B]

SCSS

$standing-still: #9D6F4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D6F4B?

#9D6F4B is Standing Still, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9D6F4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Standing Still?

Standing Still 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 Standing Still?

Standing Still 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 Standing Still?

You can download Standing Still 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 Standing Still?

The hex code is #9D6F4B. In RGB it's 157, 111, 75, and in HSL it's 26°, 35%, 45%.

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