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Harold

#6D6253

RGB 109, 98, 83 · HSL 35°, 14%, 38% · CMYK 0, 10, 24, 57

Harold is #6D6253 in HEX — rgb(109, 98, 83), hsl(35°, 14%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 57%).

Harold pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 14%, 38%. 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#6D6253

RGB109, 98, 83

HSL35°, 14%, 38%

HSV35°, 24%, 43%

CMYK0, 10, 24, 57

Decimal7168595

CSS RGBrgb(109, 98, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 14%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Harold S15B7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Monk's Cloth C-219

ΔE 0.7 · #6C6151

Hallman-Lindsay

Monk's Cloth 220

ΔE 0.7 · #6E6355

PPG

Lemur 1101-7

ΔE 1.5 · #695F4F

Benjamin Moore

Northwood 1000

ΔE 1.5 · #706252

Sherwin-Williams

Smokehouse SW7040

ΔE 1.5 · #716354

Valspar

Prairie Foliage 6008-2C

ΔE 1.8 · #6D6250

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 1.8 · #726454

Dunn-Edwards

Shaker Gray DE6231

ΔE 2 · #6C6556

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 2.2 · #6A5D4D

Behr

Ivy Topiary PPU8-25

ΔE 2.7 · #676150

Kilz

Muddy Paws LL120

ΔE 4.3 · #6B625A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 4.5 · #676450

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 4.9 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.3 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.6 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#6D6253

#535F6E

Analogous

#6E5653

#6D6253

#6C6E53

Triadic

#6D6253

#536E63

#63536E

Split-Complementary

#6D6253

#536C6E

#56536E

Tetradic

#6D6253

#536E56

#535F6E

#6E536C

Monochromatic

#171512

#433C32

#6D6253

#988A76

#B9AFA2

Rectangle

#6D6253

#5F6E53

#535F6E

#63536E

Compound

#6D6253

#6C6E53

#535F6E

#56536E

Variations

Lighter

#92836F

#ABA295

#CDC9C2

Darker

#594F42

#3E372D

#24201A

Saturation

#65625D

#6E6353

#986A2A

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

5.96:1

vs Black

3.52:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D6253

#696553

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D6253

#646455

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D6253

#6E6062

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Harold 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

#917659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D6253

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E7B7E

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.

#3E4F67

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #6D6253;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D6253;

CSS Variable

--color-harold: #6D6253;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harold': '#6D6253' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D6253] text-[#6D6253]

SCSS

$harold: #6D6253;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D6253?

#6D6253 is Harold, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #6D6253 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harold?

Harold 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 Harold?

Harold 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 Harold?

You can download Harold 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 Harold?

The hex code is #6D6253. In RGB it's 109, 98, 83, and in HSL it's 35°, 14%, 38%.

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