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Indian Reed

#9F7060

RGB 159, 112, 96 · HSL 15°, 25%, 50% · CMYK 0, 30, 40, 38

Indian Reed is #9F7060 in HEX — rgb(159, 112, 96), hsl(15°, 25%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 40%, 38%).

Indian Reed pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 25%, 50%. 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#9F7060

RGB159, 112, 96

HSL15°, 25%, 50%

HSV15°, 40%, 62%

CMYK0, 30, 40, 38

Decimal10448992

CSS RGBrgb(159, 112, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 25%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Indian Reed S07D7

ΔE 1.4 · #9F6E60

Behr

Sienna MQ1-60

ΔE 2.2 · #A67464

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 1176

ΔE 2.7 · #9D7360

Valspar

Rio Grande Mud 2005-7A

ΔE 2.8 · #99695B

PPG

Prairie Fire 1071-6

ΔE 2.9 · #996E5A

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 2.9 · #9B6959

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 3 · #9C6E63

Hallman-Lindsay

Temptation 150

ΔE 4 · #956E5F

Vista Paint

Point Sienna K-1098

ΔE 4.2 · #A46C5D

Kilz

Burnt Sienna LC270-01

ΔE 5.7 · #A57D69

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.6 · #A58369

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.1 · #7B584C

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.6 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 13 · #A0837F

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 14.8 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 15.4 · #A16941

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

#9F7060

#608F9F

Analogous

#9F6070

#9F7060

#9F8F60

Triadic

#9F7060

#609F70

#70609F

Split-Complementary

#9F7060

#609F8F

#60709F

Tetradic

#9F7060

#709F60

#608F9F

#8F609F

Monochromatic

#402D26

#704E43

#9F7060

#BC9B8F

#D9C6BF

Rectangle

#9F7060

#8F9F60

#608F9F

#70609F

Compound

#9F7060

#9F8F60

#608F9F

#60709F

Variations

Lighter

#B38C80

#C3AAA2

#DACECB

Darker

#81594B

#593C33

#35231D

Saturation

#897B76

#9F7060

#CF5830

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

4.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.96:1

Deuteranopia

#9F7060

#89815F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F7060

#7A7A62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F7060

#9F6F73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Indian Reed 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

#B78163

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F7060

Daylight 5500K

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

#A48687

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#517A87

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: #9F7060;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F7060;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-reed: #9F7060;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-reed': '#9F7060' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F7060] text-[#9F7060]

SCSS

$indian-reed: #9F7060;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F7060?

#9F7060 is Indian Reed, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9F7060 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Reed?

Indian Reed 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 Indian Reed?

Indian Reed 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 Indian Reed?

You can download Indian Reed 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 Indian Reed?

The hex code is #9F7060. In RGB it's 159, 112, 96, and in HSL it's 15°, 25%, 50%.

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