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Cappuccino

#A97958

RGB 169, 121, 88 · HSL 24°, 32%, 50% · CMYK 0, 28, 48, 34

Cappuccino is #A97958 in HEX — rgb(169, 121, 88), hsl(24°, 32%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 48%, 34%).

Cappuccino pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 32%, 50%. 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#A97958

RGB169, 121, 88

HSL24°, 32%, 50%

HSV24°, 48%, 66%

CMYK0, 28, 48, 34

Decimal11106648

CSS RGBrgb(169, 121, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 32%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cappuccino 1155

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Smokey Topaz SW6117

ΔE 2.3 · #A57955

Behr

Burnt Toffee S230-6

ΔE 2.4 · #A57551

Vista Paint

Dodge Pole C-156

ΔE 2.5 · #A27353

Hallman-Lindsay

Dodge Pole 157

ΔE 2.7 · #A37355

PPG

Red Rock Falls 16-06

ΔE 2.8 · #A27253

Dunn-Edwards

Saddle Brown DE5264

ΔE 2.8 · #AF7B57

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 3 · #A47A5A

Valspar

Mesabi Copper 2005-5A

ΔE 3.6 · #AC775C

Dulux

Stetson S11E7

ΔE 4.9 · #9E7858

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.9 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.7 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.7 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.3 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.9 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#A97958

#5788A8

Analogous

#A8575F

#A97958

#A8A057

Triadic

#A97958

#57A877

#7757A8

Split-Complementary

#A97958

#57A8A0

#575FA8

Tetradic

#A97958

#5FA857

#5788A8

#A057A8

Monochromatic

#433023

#76543D

#A97958

#C2A089

#DCC9BC

Rectangle

#A97958

#88A857

#5788A8

#7757A8

Compound

#A97958

#A8A057

#5788A8

#575FA8

Variations

Lighter

#BA9278

#C7AE9E

#DCD0C8

Darker

#885F44

#5F412D

#38261A

Saturation

#8C7D73

#A87757

#D46F2B

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

3.78:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.56:1

Deuteranopia

#A97958

#938A57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A97958

#83835D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A97958

#A9767B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cappuccino 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

#BE875D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A97958

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8C81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4F728A

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: #A97958;

CSS — background

background-color: #A97958;

CSS Variable

--color-cappuccino: #A97958;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cappuccino': '#A97958' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A97958] text-[#A97958]

SCSS

$cappuccino: #A97958;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A97958?

#A97958 is Cappuccino, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A97958 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cappuccino?

Cappuccino 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 Cappuccino?

Cappuccino 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 Cappuccino?

You can download Cappuccino 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 Cappuccino?

The hex code is #A97958. In RGB it's 169, 121, 88, and in HSL it's 24°, 32%, 50%.

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