ORANGES

Shaggy Dog

#C9B6A1

RGB 201, 182, 161 · HSL 32°, 27%, 71% · CMYK 0, 9, 20, 21

Shaggy Dog is #C9B6A1 in HEX — rgb(201, 182, 161), hsl(32°, 27%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 20%, 21%).

Shaggy Dog pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 27%, 71%. 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#C9B6A1

RGB201, 182, 161

HSL32°, 27%, 71%

HSV32°, 20%, 79%

CMYK0, 9, 20, 21

Decimal13219489

CSS RGBrgb(201, 182, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 27%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Puddle S12D3

ΔE 1 · #C8B49E

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

ΔE 1.1 · #C7B39E

Dunn-Edwards

Rincon Cove DEC757

ΔE 1.1 · #C7B39E

Behr

Ranch Tan QE-28

ΔE 1.4 · #C6B5A2

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 1.5 · #CCB9A2

PPG

Summer Suede 14-14

ΔE 1.8 · #C7B8A4

Sherwin-Williams

Barcelona Beige SW7530

ΔE 1.9 · #C4B39C

Vista Paint

Beach Party K-1196

ΔE 2.2 · #C7B5A4

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.4 · #D1BAA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Wing 183

ΔE 2.6 · #CCBCA9

Benjamin Moore

Shabby 1018

ΔE 2.7 · #CBBAA9

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 3 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.4 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.5 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C9B6A1

#A1B4C9

Analogous

#C9A2A1

#C9B6A1

#C8C9A1

Triadic

#C9B6A1

#A1C9B6

#B6A1C9

Split-Complementary

#C9B6A1

#A1C8C9

#A2A1C9

Tetradic

#C9B6A1

#A1C9A2

#A1B4C9

#C9A1C8

Monochromatic

#856A4C

#AD9171

#C9B6A1

#E5DCD2

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#C9B6A1

#B4C9A1

#A1B4C9

#B6A1C9

Compound

#C9B6A1

#C8C9A1

#A1B4C9

#A2A1C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4C5B4

#DDD3C8

#EAE5E0

Darker

#B09372

#816646

#4C3B28

Saturation

#BBB5AF

#C9B6A1

#E4B886

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9B6A1

#C1BBA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9B6A1

#B9B9A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9B6A1

#CAB3B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shaggy Dog 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

#D6B594

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9B6A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3BAB8

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.

#8198B3

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: #C9B6A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9B6A1;

CSS Variable

--color-shaggy-dog: #C9B6A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shaggy-dog': '#C9B6A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9B6A1] text-[#C9B6A1]

SCSS

$shaggy-dog: #C9B6A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9B6A1?

#C9B6A1 is Shaggy Dog, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9B6A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shaggy Dog?

Shaggy Dog 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 Shaggy Dog?

Shaggy Dog 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 Shaggy Dog?

You can download Shaggy Dog 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 Shaggy Dog?

The hex code is #C9B6A1. In RGB it's 201, 182, 161, and in HSL it's 32°, 27%, 71%.

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