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Mocha Tan

#AC9582

RGB 172, 149, 130 · HSL 27°, 20%, 59% · CMYK 0, 13, 24, 33

Mocha Tan is #AC9582 in HEX — rgb(172, 149, 130), hsl(27°, 20%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 24%, 33%).

Mocha Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 20%, 59%. 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#AC9582

RGB172, 149, 130

HSL27°, 20%, 59%

HSV27°, 24%, 67%

CMYK0, 13, 24, 33

Decimal11310466

CSS RGBrgb(172, 149, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 20%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mocha Tan HDC-SP14-5

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Village Crier 190

ΔE 1.8 · #AD9986

Sherwin-Williams

Mexican Sand SW7519

ΔE 1.9 · #AF9781

Vista Paint

Village Crier C-189

ΔE 2.2 · #AC9984

Dulux

Indian Clay S10D4

ΔE 2.3 · #AD927D

PPG

Weathered Wood 1077-4

ΔE 3 · #B19C86

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 3.1 · #A68F80

Benjamin Moore

Alexandria HC-77

ΔE 3.2 · #A4937D

Valspar

Free Wheeling 2006-10A

ΔE 3.3 · #B09B8C

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 3.5 · #B49D8D

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 3.7 · #A89983

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 4.6 · #B4A18F

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.2 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 7.8 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 11.4 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.4 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#AC9582

#8299AB

Analogous

#AB8284

#AC9582

#ABA982

Triadic

#AC9582

#82AB94

#9482AB

Split-Complementary

#AC9582

#82ABA9

#8284AB

Tetradic

#AC9582

#84AB82

#8299AB

#A982AB

Monochromatic

#59483B

#876E5A

#AC9582

#CABBAF

#E9E2DD

Rectangle

#AC9582

#99AB82

#8299AB

#9482AB

Compound

#AC9582

#ABA982

#8299AB

#8284AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCAA9B

#CBBFB6

#E0DAD5

Darker

#92765F

#655141

#3B2F25

Saturation

#9D9690

#AB9482

#D59058

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AC9582

#A29C82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC9582

#999985

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC9582

#AD9395

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mocha Tan 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

#C09C7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC9582

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA1A1

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6083A0

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: #AC9582;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC9582;

CSS Variable

--color-mocha-tan: #AC9582;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mocha-tan': '#AC9582' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC9582] text-[#AC9582]

SCSS

$mocha-tan: #AC9582;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9582?

#AC9582 is Mocha Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC9582 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mocha Tan?

Mocha Tan 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 Mocha Tan?

Mocha Tan 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 Mocha Tan?

You can download Mocha Tan 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 Mocha Tan?

The hex code is #AC9582. In RGB it's 172, 149, 130, and in HSL it's 27°, 20%, 59%.

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