ORANGES

Archivist

#9F8C73

RGB 159, 140, 115 · HSL 34°, 19%, 54% · CMYK 0, 12, 28, 38

Archivist is #9F8C73 in HEX — rgb(159, 140, 115), hsl(34°, 19%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 38%).

Archivist pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 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#9F8C73

RGB159, 140, 115

HSL34°, 19%, 54%

HSV34°, 28%, 62%

CMYK0, 12, 28, 38

Decimal10456179

CSS RGBrgb(159, 140, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 19%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rodeo Tan N240-5

ΔE 0.5 · #9F8B72

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 1 · #A08B73

Dulux

Arava S13D5

ΔE 1.1 · #A08B71

Sherwin-Williams

Sandy Ridge SW7535

ΔE 1.4 · #A18E77

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

ΔE 1.7 · #A08D71

Valspar

Rugged 3008-9C

ΔE 2 · #998870

Vista Paint

Britches C-1439

ΔE 2.2 · #9C8E74

Hallman-Lindsay

Whipcord 338

ΔE 2.5 · #A09176

Benjamin Moore

Elk CC-362

ΔE 2.7 · #A68E73

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 3.8 · #998976

PPG

Sauteed Mushroom 1085-5

ΔE 3.9 · #AB9378

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4.8 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.8 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 7.3 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.3 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9.2 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#9F8C73

#7387A0

Analogous

#A07673

#9F8C73

#9DA073

Triadic

#9F8C73

#73A08D

#8D73A0

Split-Complementary

#9F8C73

#739DA0

#7673A0

Tetradic

#9F8C73

#73A076

#7387A0

#A0739D

Monochromatic

#493F32

#766651

#9F8C73

#BFB2A1

#DED7CE

Rectangle

#9F8C73

#87A073

#7387A0

#8D73A0

Compound

#9F8C73

#9DA073

#7387A0

#7673A0

Variations

Lighter

#B3A48F

#C4BAAD

#DBD7D0

Darker

#847158

#5C4E3C

#362D22

Saturation

#908B83

#A08D73

#CF9344

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#9F8C73

#989173

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F8C73

#8F8F77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F8C73

#A0898C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Archivist 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

#B79671

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F8C73

Daylight 5500K

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

#A49B96

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.

#587192

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: #9F8C73;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F8C73;

CSS Variable

--color-archivist: #9F8C73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'archivist': '#9F8C73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F8C73] text-[#9F8C73]

SCSS

$archivist: #9F8C73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F8C73?

#9F8C73 is Archivist, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9F8C73 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Archivist?

Archivist 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 Archivist?

Archivist 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 Archivist?

You can download Archivist 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 Archivist?

The hex code is #9F8C73. In RGB it's 159, 140, 115, and in HSL it's 34°, 19%, 54%.

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