ORANGES

Moose Mousse

#C7B39E

RGB 199, 179, 158 · HSL 31°, 27%, 70% · CMYK 0, 10, 21, 22

Moose Mousse is #C7B39E in HEX — rgb(199, 179, 158), hsl(31°, 27%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 21%, 22%).

Moose Mousse pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 27%, 70%. 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#C7B39E

RGB199, 179, 158

HSL31°, 27%, 70%

HSV31°, 21%, 78%

CMYK0, 10, 21, 22

Decimal13087646

CSS RGBrgb(199, 179, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 27%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rincon Cove DEC757

Exact match

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

Exact match

Dulux

Puddle S12D3

ΔE 0.6 · #C8B49E

Sherwin-Williams

Practical Beige SW6100

ΔE 1.4 · #C9B29C

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 1.6 · #C2B19D

PPG

Best Beige 1085-4 · 15-16

ΔE 1.7 · #C6B49C

Behr

Mushroom Bisque PPU4-7

ΔE 1.7 · #C9B49C

Vista Paint

Beach Party K-1196

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B5A4

Benjamin Moore

Truffle AF-130

ΔE 2.5 · #C7B198

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.9 · #C4B2A2

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3 · #D1BAA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Roman Ruins 225

ΔE 3.6 · #C0B5A0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.1 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.2 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C7B39E

#9EB2C7

Analogous

#C79F9E

#C7B39E

#C6C79E

Triadic

#C7B39E

#9EC7B3

#B39EC7

Split-Complementary

#C7B39E

#9EC6C7

#9F9EC7

Tetradic

#C7B39E

#9EC79F

#9EB2C7

#C79EC6

Monochromatic

#82674A

#AB8D6D

#C7B39E

#E3D9CE

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#C7B39E

#B2C79E

#9EB2C7

#B39EC7

Compound

#C7B39E

#C6C79E

#9EB2C7

#9F9EC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C2B1

#DCD1C7

#E9E4DF

Darker

#AF906F

#7F6345

#4B3A27

Saturation

#B9B3AC

#C7B39E

#E3B482

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7B39E

#BFB89E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7B39E

#B7B7A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7B39E

#C8B0B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Moose Mousse 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

#D5B392

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7B39E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2B8B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#7E97B2

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: #C7B39E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7B39E;

CSS Variable

--color-moose-mousse: #C7B39E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moose-mousse': '#C7B39E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7B39E] text-[#C7B39E]

SCSS

$moose-mousse: #C7B39E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7B39E?

#C7B39E is Moose Mousse, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C7B39E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moose Mousse?

Moose Mousse 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 Moose Mousse?

Moose Mousse 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 Moose Mousse?

You can download Moose Mousse 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 Moose Mousse?

The hex code is #C7B39E. In RGB it's 199, 179, 158, and in HSL it's 31°, 27%, 70%.

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