ORANGES

Fantan

#9F7B53

RGB 159, 123, 83 · HSL 32°, 31%, 47% · CMYK 0, 23, 48, 38

Fantan is #9F7B53 in HEX — rgb(159, 123, 83), hsl(32°, 31%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 48%, 38%).

Fantan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 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#9F7B53

RGB159, 123, 83

HSL32°, 31%, 47%

HSV32°, 48%, 62%

CMYK0, 23, 48, 38

Decimal10451795

CSS RGBrgb(159, 123, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 31%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fantan S12E7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Caramel Mountain K-1009

ΔE 1.1 · #A27D56

Behr

Ancient Pottery N250-5

ΔE 2.1 · #9A7650

PPG

Leather 15-14

ΔE 2.5 · #98754E

Dunn-Edwards

Summerville Brown DE6139

ΔE 2.5 · #997651

Sherwin-Williams

Cardboard SW6124

ΔE 2.5 · #9C7A56

Benjamin Moore

Fairmont 1071

ΔE 2.9 · #A88058

Hallman-Lindsay

Prince Paris 241

ΔE 3.3 · #9D7957

Valspar

Leather Satchel 3003-7B

ΔE 3.9 · #A9825E

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 4.8 · #A47A5A

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 5.5 · #8F6E46

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 8.3 · #8A6642

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.8 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.4 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.7 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 16.4 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#9F7B53

#53759D

Analogous

#9D5553

#9F7B53

#9B9D53

Triadic

#9F7B53

#539D7A

#7A539D

Split-Complementary

#9F7B53

#539B9D

#55539D

Tetradic

#9F7B53

#539D55

#53759D

#9D539B

Monochromatic

#392C1E

#6B5338

#9F7B53

#BCA080

#D7C6B2

Rectangle

#9F7B53

#759D53

#53759D

#7A539D

Compound

#9F7B53

#9B9D53

#53759D

#55539D

Variations

Lighter

#B49571

#C3AF99

#DAD0C5

Darker

#7F6241

#58432B

#342719

Saturation

#83796D

#9D7A53

#C67D29

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

3.87:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.43:1

Deuteranopia

#9F7B53

#908653

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F7B53

#828259

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F7B53

#A0777C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fantan 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

#B78959

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F7B53

Daylight 5500K

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

#A48E7E

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.

#4B6481

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: #9F7B53;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F7B53;

CSS Variable

--color-fantan: #9F7B53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fantan': '#9F7B53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F7B53] text-[#9F7B53]

SCSS

$fantan: #9F7B53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F7B53?

#9F7B53 is Fantan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9F7B53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fantan?

Fantan 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 Fantan?

Fantan 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 Fantan?

You can download Fantan 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 Fantan?

The hex code is #9F7B53. In RGB it's 159, 123, 83, and in HSL it's 32°, 31%, 47%.

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