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Favourite Ale

#9D723E

RGB 157, 114, 62 · HSL 33°, 43%, 43% · CMYK 0, 27, 61, 38

Favourite Ale is #9D723E in HEX — rgb(157, 114, 62), hsl(33°, 43%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 61%, 38%).

Favourite Ale pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 43%, 43%. 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#9D723E

RGB157, 114, 62

HSL33°, 43%, 43%

HSV33°, 61%, 62%

CMYK0, 27, 61, 38

Decimal10318398

CSS RGBrgb(157, 114, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 43%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Mist K-992

ΔE 1.9 · #9B733C

Behr

Antique Penny S270-7

ΔE 2.3 · #9F7444

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 3.2 · #A67A45

Benjamin Moore

Camel 2165-10

ΔE 3.6 · #A6773F

Dulux

Pyramid S14E8

ΔE 3.9 · #987343

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 3.9 · #A4763C

Hallman-Lindsay

Crazy Horse 256

ΔE 4 · #A57648

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 4 · #9A6A35

PPG

Sugar Maple 1090-7

ΔE 4.3 · #9C7647

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 4.9 · #9D6C40

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.2 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.8 · #8F6E46

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 10.7 · #8A6642

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 13.4 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 14.4 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#9D723E

#3F699D

Analogous

#9D433F

#9D723E

#989D3F

Triadic

#9D723E

#3F9D72

#723F9D

Split-Complementary

#9D723E

#3F989D

#433F9D

Tetradic

#9D723E

#3F9D43

#3F699D

#9D3F98

Monochromatic

#2F2313

#664A29

#9D723E

#C29966

#D8BD9D

Rectangle

#9D723E

#699D3F

#3F699D

#723F9D

Compound

#9D723E

#989D3F

#3F699D

#433F9D

Variations

Lighter

#BD9059

#C8AB88

#DBCEBD

Darker

#7F5C30

#593F20

#342512

Saturation

#7C6F60

#9D723F

#BC751F

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

4.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.91:1

Deuteranopia

#9D723E

#8B803D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D723E

#7B7B47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D723E

#9E6D73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Favourite Ale 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

#B5824A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D723E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2876E

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.

#3B5A7F

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: #9D723E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D723E;

CSS Variable

--color-favourite-ale: #9D723E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'favourite-ale': '#9D723E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D723E] text-[#9D723E]

SCSS

$favourite-ale: #9D723E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D723E?

#9D723E is Favourite Ale, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9D723E warm or cool?

Favourite Ale reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Favourite Ale?

Favourite Ale 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 Favourite Ale?

Favourite Ale 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 Favourite Ale?

You can download Favourite Ale 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 Favourite Ale?

The hex code is #9D723E. In RGB it's 157, 114, 62, and in HSL it's 33°, 43%, 43%.

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