ORANGES

Muesli

#9E7E53

RGB 158, 126, 83 · HSL 34°, 31%, 47% · CMYK 0, 20, 47, 38

Muesli is #9E7E53 in HEX — rgb(158, 126, 83), hsl(34°, 31%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 47%, 38%).

Muesli pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 31%, 47%. 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#9E7E53

RGB158, 126, 83

HSL34°, 31%, 47%

HSV34°, 47%, 62%

CMYK0, 20, 47, 38

Decimal10387027

CSS RGBrgb(158, 126, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 31%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lavish Gold MQ2-14

ΔE 1.4 · #A28157

Dulux

Aztec Tan S14E7

ΔE 1.6 · #9E7F51

Vista Paint

Log Cabin C-261

ΔE 1.9 · #9F8158

Dunn-Edwards

Pyramid DE6153

ΔE 2 · #9F7D4F

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 2.3 · #A58258

PPG

Weathered Wicker 1092-7

ΔE 2.7 · #97774D

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Oak 268

ΔE 3 · #A7855A

Benjamin Moore

Iced CSP-985

ΔE 3.1 · #997F56

Valspar

Olive Branch Gold 3006-7A

ΔE 3.1 · #9B7F58

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6.3 · #8F6E46

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 6.5 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.7 · #A58369

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 9.7 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.6 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.9 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 16.4 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#9E7E53

#53739D

Analogous

#9D5853

#9E7E53

#989D53

Triadic

#9E7E53

#539D7D

#7D539D

Split-Complementary

#9E7E53

#53989D

#58539D

Tetradic

#9E7E53

#539D58

#53739D

#9D5398

Monochromatic

#392D1E

#6B5538

#9E7E53

#BCA280

#D7C7B2

Rectangle

#9E7E53

#739D53

#53739D

#7D539D

Compound

#9E7E53

#989D53

#53739D

#58539D

Variations

Lighter

#B49771

#C3B199

#DAD1C5

Darker

#7F6441

#58452B

#342819

Saturation

#83796D

#9D7D53

#C68229

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.56:1

Deuteranopia

#9E7E53

#918753

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E7E53

#84845A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E7E53

#9F797E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Muesli 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

#B68B59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E7E53

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3907E

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.

#4B6281

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: #9E7E53;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E7E53;

CSS Variable

--color-muesli: #9E7E53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muesli': '#9E7E53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E7E53] text-[#9E7E53]

SCSS

$muesli: #9E7E53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E7E53?

#9E7E53 is Muesli, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9E7E53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muesli?

Muesli 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 Muesli?

Muesli 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 Muesli?

You can download Muesli 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 Muesli?

The hex code is #9E7E53. In RGB it's 158, 126, 83, and in HSL it's 34°, 31%, 47%.

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