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Butternut Wood

#6D6A4A

RGB 109, 106, 74 · HSL 55°, 19%, 36% · CMYK 0, 3, 32, 57

Butternut Wood is #6D6A4A in HEX — rgb(109, 106, 74), hsl(55°, 19%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 32%, 57%).

Butternut Wood pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 19%, 36%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#6D6A4A

RGB109, 106, 74

HSL55°, 19%, 36%

HSV55°, 32%, 43%

CMYK0, 3, 32, 57

Decimal7170634

CSS RGBrgb(109, 106, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 19%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Butternut Wood 710D-6

Exact match

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 1.1 · #6F6A49

PPG

Olive Orchard 11-08

ΔE 1.2 · #6E6A4C

Dulux

Army Fatigues S18D8

ΔE 1.9 · #6D6746

Vista Paint

Georgia on My Mind C-360

ΔE 2.3 · #716949

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 2.6 · #676443

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 2.8 · #686A47

Hallman-Lindsay

Old School 410

ΔE 3 · #686945

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 3.2 · #696346

Benjamin Moore

Turtle 2142-20

ΔE 3.4 · #6A654A

Dunn-Edwards

Secret Path DE6252

ΔE 3.5 · #737054

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 3.8 · #65684C

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 5.3 · #6C7156

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 7.2 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10.8 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6D6A4A

#4A4D6D

Analogous

#6D594A

#6D6A4A

#5F6D4A

Triadic

#6D6A4A

#4A6D6A

#6A4A6D

Split-Complementary

#6D6A4A

#4A5F6D

#594A6D

Tetradic

#6D6A4A

#4A6D59

#4A4D6D

#6D4A5F

Monochromatic

#12120C

#403E2B

#6D6A4A

#9A966A

#B9B698

Rectangle

#6D6A4A

#4D6D4A

#4A4D6D

#6A4A6D

Compound

#6D6A4A

#5F6D4A

#4A4D6D

#594A6D

Variations

Lighter

#949065

#ADAA8D

#CDCCBE

Darker

#58563B

#3D3B28

#242317

Saturation

#616057

#6D6A4A

#928925

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.51:1

vs Black

3.81:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D6A4A

#6F694B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D6A4A

#6B6B4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D6A4A

#6F6669

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Butternut Wood brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#917C53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6D6A4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E8177

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.

#3B3E62

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: #6D6A4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D6A4A;

CSS Variable

--color-butternut-wood: #6D6A4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butternut-wood': '#6D6A4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D6A4A] text-[#6D6A4A]

SCSS

$butternut-wood: #6D6A4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D6A4A?

#6D6A4A is Butternut Wood, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6D6A4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butternut Wood?

Butternut Wood works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Butternut Wood?

Butternut Wood pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Butternut Wood?

You can download Butternut Wood 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 Butternut Wood?

The hex code is #6D6A4A. In RGB it's 109, 106, 74, and in HSL it's 55°, 19%, 36%.

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