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Sneezy

#9D7638

RGB 157, 118, 56 · HSL 37°, 47%, 42% · CMYK 0, 25, 64, 38

Sneezy is #9D7638 in HEX — rgb(157, 118, 56), hsl(37°, 47%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 64%, 38%).

Sneezy pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 47%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9D7638

RGB157, 118, 56

HSL37°, 47%, 42%

HSV37°, 64%, 62%

CMYK0, 25, 64, 38

Decimal10319416

CSS RGBrgb(157, 118, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 47%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 3 · #996F32

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 3.4 · #97732F

Vista Paint

Golden Mist K-992

ΔE 3.6 · #9B733C

Behr

Wave Of Grain S290-7

ΔE 3.7 · #966D32

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 4.6 · #A17135

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 5.4 · #AE8245

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 6 · #AC7B44

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 6.8 · #9A6A35

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 8.3 · #B7874C

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 10.3 · #826C34

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10.9 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.6 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 13.4 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.5 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.9 · #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

#9D7638

#395F9D

Analogous

#9D4539

#9D7638

#929D39

Triadic

#9D7638

#399D77

#77399D

Split-Complementary

#9D7638

#39929D

#45399D

Tetradic

#9D7638

#399D45

#395F9D

#9D3992

Monochromatic

#2D2210

#654C24

#9D7638

#C59D5E

#D9BF96

Rectangle

#9D7638

#5F9D39

#395F9D

#77399D

Compound

#9D7638

#929D39

#395F9D

#45399D

Variations

Lighter

#C09651

#CAAF83

#DCCFBA

Darker

#80602B

#59421C

#352710

Saturation

#7A6F5C

#9D7739

#BA7D1C

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

4.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.08:1

Deuteranopia

#9D7638

#8E8237

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D7638

#7E7E44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D7638

#9E7076

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sneezy 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

#B58545

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D7638

Daylight 5500K

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

#A28A69

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.

#37537F

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: #9D7638;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D7638;

CSS Variable

--color-sneezy: #9D7638;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sneezy': '#9D7638' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D7638] text-[#9D7638]

SCSS

$sneezy: #9D7638;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D7638?

#9D7638 is Sneezy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9D7638 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sneezy?

Sneezy 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 Sneezy?

Sneezy 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 Sneezy?

You can download Sneezy 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 Sneezy?

The hex code is #9D7638. In RGB it's 157, 118, 56, and in HSL it's 37°, 47%, 42%.

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