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Amphora

#9F8672

RGB 159, 134, 114 · HSL 27°, 19%, 54% · CMYK 0, 16, 28, 38

Amphora is #9F8672 in HEX — rgb(159, 134, 114), hsl(27°, 19%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 28%, 38%).

Amphora pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 19%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9F8672

RGB159, 134, 114

HSL27°, 19%, 54%

HSV27°, 28%, 62%

CMYK0, 16, 28, 38

Decimal10454642

CSS RGBrgb(159, 134, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 19%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Terrazzo Brown QE-22

ΔE 1.2 · #A08674

Benjamin Moore

Woodacres 1020

ΔE 1.6 · #9E8875

Dulux

Mud-Dell S11C5

ΔE 1.9 · #A08A76

Valspar

Universal Umber 3003-9B

ΔE 2.1 · #9C866F

Sherwin-Williams

Dusted Truffle SW9083

ΔE 2.4 · #9C8373

Vista Paint

Pocahontas K-1018

ΔE 2.7 · #A48C75

Dunn-Edwards

Whole Wheat DE6124

ΔE 2.8 · #A48B73

PPG

Chocolate Moment 1077-5

ΔE 3 · #998069

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 3.1 · #A08B73

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.6 · #A58369

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 5.8 · #AF8E75

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 7.9 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.9 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 9.3 · #857F69

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 9.6 · #898176

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#9F8672

#738CA0

Analogous

#A07376

#9F8672

#A09E73

Triadic

#9F8672

#73A087

#8773A0

Split-Complementary

#9F8672

#73A09E

#7376A0

Tetradic

#9F8672

#76A073

#738CA0

#9E73A0

Monochromatic

#493C32

#766251

#9F8672

#BFAEA1

#DED5CE

Rectangle

#9F8672

#8CA073

#738CA0

#8773A0

Compound

#9F8672

#A09E73

#738CA0

#7376A0

Variations

Lighter

#B39F8F

#C4B7AD

#DBD5D0

Darker

#846C58

#5C4A3C

#362B22

Saturation

#908983

#A08773

#CF8344

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

3.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.13:1

Deuteranopia

#9F8672

#948E72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F8672

#8B8B75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F8672

#9F8487

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amphora 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

#B79171

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F8672

Daylight 5500K

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

#A49695

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#587892

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: #9F8672;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F8672;

CSS Variable

--color-amphora: #9F8672;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amphora': '#9F8672' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F8672] text-[#9F8672]

SCSS

$amphora: #9F8672;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F8672?

#9F8672 is Amphora, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9F8672 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amphora?

Amphora 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 Amphora?

Amphora 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 Amphora?

You can download Amphora 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 Amphora?

The hex code is #9F8672. In RGB it's 159, 134, 114, and in HSL it's 27°, 19%, 54%.

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