ORANGES

Log Cabin

#9F8158

RGB 159, 129, 88 · HSL 35°, 29%, 48% · CMYK 0, 19, 45, 38

Log Cabin is #9F8158 in HEX — rgb(159, 129, 88), hsl(35°, 29%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 45%, 38%).

Log Cabin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 29%, 48%. 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#9F8158

RGB159, 129, 88

HSL35°, 29%, 48%

HSV35°, 45%, 62%

CMYK0, 19, 45, 38

Decimal10453336

CSS RGBrgb(159, 129, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 29%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Log Cabin C-261

Exact match

Behr

Lavish Gold MQ2-14

ΔE 1.6 · #A28157

Valspar

Olive Branch Gold 3006-7A

ΔE 1.7 · #9B7F58

PPG

Timber Beam 1096-6

ΔE 1.9 · #A0855C

Benjamin Moore

Iced CSP-985

ΔE 2.1 · #997F56

Hallman-Lindsay

Ginger Root historic-ginger-root

ΔE 2.1 · #A3845E

Dulux

Grecian Gold S13E7

ΔE 2.5 · #9E7C54

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 2.5 · #A58258

Dunn-Edwards

Banner Gold DE6181

ΔE 2.9 · #A28557

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 5.5 · #9E7D5E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.4 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.4 · #A58369

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 10.6 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 10.8 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 14.6 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#9F8158

#57749E

Analogous

#9E5D57

#9F8158

#989E57

Triadic

#9F8158

#579E80

#80579E

Split-Complementary

#9F8158

#57989E

#5D579E

Tetradic

#9F8158

#579E5D

#57749E

#9E5798

Monochromatic

#3B3021

#6D583C

#9F8158

#BCA585

#D7CAB7

Rectangle

#9F8158

#749E57

#57749E

#80579E

Compound

#9F8158

#989E57

#57749E

#5D579E

Variations

Lighter

#B49A76

#C3B39C

#DAD2C7

Darker

#806744

#59472E

#34291A

Saturation

#857C70

#9E8057

#C9882B

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

3.65:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.76:1

Deuteranopia

#9F8158

#938958

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F8158

#87875F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F8158

#A07C81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Log Cabin 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

#B78D5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F8158

Daylight 5500K

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

#A49281

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#4E6482

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: #9F8158;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F8158;

CSS Variable

--color-log-cabin: #9F8158;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'log-cabin': '#9F8158' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F8158] text-[#9F8158]

SCSS

$log-cabin: #9F8158;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F8158?

#9F8158 is Log Cabin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9F8158 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Log Cabin?

Log Cabin 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 Log Cabin?

Log Cabin 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 Log Cabin?

You can download Log Cabin 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 Log Cabin?

The hex code is #9F8158. In RGB it's 159, 129, 88, and in HSL it's 35°, 29%, 48%.

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