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Desert Shadows

#9F927A

RGB 159, 146, 122 · HSL 39°, 16%, 55% · CMYK 0, 8, 23, 38

Desert Shadows is #9F927A in HEX — rgb(159, 146, 122), hsl(39°, 16%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 23%, 38%).

Desert Shadows pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 16%, 55%. 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#9F927A

RGB159, 146, 122

HSL39°, 16%, 55%

HSV39°, 23%, 62%

CMYK0, 8, 23, 38

Decimal10457722

CSS RGBrgb(159, 146, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 16%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nordic CC-576

ΔE 0.7 · #9F917A

Dunn-Edwards

Weather Board DE6222

ΔE 1.2 · #9F947D

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 1.8 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 1.9 · #A3977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Whipcord 338

ΔE 1.9 · #A09176

Sherwin-Williams

Urban Jungle SW9117

ΔE 2 · #A4947E

Vista Paint

Britches C-1439

ΔE 2 · #9C8E74

Valspar

Sandalwood 6008-2B

ΔE 2.8 · #968C74

PPG

Oyster Shell 14-13

ΔE 2.8 · #A0917E

Dulux

Pebbles S16B4

ΔE 3.3 · #9D9780

Behr

Dry Pasture PPU8-3

ΔE 3.7 · #948972

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 4 · #A08B73

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.2 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.3 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 7.5 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.8 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#9F927A

#7A879F

Analogous

#9F7F7A

#9F927A

#999F7A

Triadic

#9F927A

#7A9F92

#927A9F

Split-Complementary

#9F927A

#7A999F

#7F7A9F

Tetradic

#9F927A

#7A9F7F

#7A879F

#9F7A99

Monochromatic

#4A4336

#766B56

#9F927A

#BFB6A6

#DFDBD3

Rectangle

#9F927A

#879F7A

#7A879F

#927A9F

Compound

#9F927A

#999F7A

#7A879F

#7F7A9F

Variations

Lighter

#B2A895

#C4BDB1

#DBD8D2

Darker

#83765D

#5B5140

#352F25

Saturation

#928E87

#9F927A

#CFA04A

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.87:1

Deuteranopia

#9F927A

#9B957A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F927A

#94947D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F927A

#A08F92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Shadows 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

#B79A77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F927A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A49F9B

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.

#596E95

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: #9F927A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F927A;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-shadows: #9F927A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-shadows': '#9F927A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F927A] text-[#9F927A]

SCSS

$desert-shadows: #9F927A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F927A?

#9F927A is Desert Shadows, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9F927A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Shadows?

Desert Shadows 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 Desert Shadows?

Desert Shadows 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 Desert Shadows?

You can download Desert Shadows 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 Desert Shadows?

The hex code is #9F927A. In RGB it's 159, 146, 122, and in HSL it's 39°, 16%, 55%.

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