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Peat

#6E634D

RGB 110, 99, 77 · HSL 40°, 18%, 37% · CMYK 0, 10, 30, 57

Peat is #6E634D in HEX — rgb(110, 99, 77), hsl(40°, 18%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 30%, 57%).

Peat pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 18%, 37%. 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#6E634D

RGB110, 99, 77

HSL40°, 18%, 37%

HSV40°, 30%, 43%

CMYK0, 10, 30, 57

Decimal7234381

CSS RGBrgb(110, 99, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 18%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peat HDC-AC-15

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Cover 347

ΔE 1.9 · #6D6249

Benjamin Moore

Evening 1526

ΔE 2 · #70674F

Dunn-Edwards

Ancient Earth DE6217

ΔE 2.2 · #746550

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 2.4 · #6D6552

Valspar

Prairie Foliage 6008-2C

ΔE 2.4 · #6D6250

Dulux

Eagle Wing SN3C8

ΔE 2.5 · #706351

PPG

Pine Cone 1102-7

ΔE 3 · #665C46

Vista Paint

Warren Tavern C-1406

ΔE 3.3 · #6A6650

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 3.4 · #66624B

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 3.8 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 3.9 · #676450

Sherwin-Williams

Superior Bronze SW6152

ΔE 4.1 · #786957

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 4.6 · #696346

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.9 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.4 · #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

#6E634D

#4D596F

Analogous

#6F534D

#6E634D

#6A6F4D

Triadic

#6E634D

#4D6F64

#644D6F

Split-Complementary

#6E634D

#4D6A6F

#534D6F

Tetradic

#6E634D

#4D6F53

#4D596F

#6F4D6A

Monochromatic

#15130F

#423B2E

#6E634D

#9B8C6F

#BAB09C

Rectangle

#6E634D

#596F4D

#4D596F

#644D6F

Compound

#6E634D

#6A6F4D

#4D596F

#534D6F

Variations

Lighter

#958668

#ADA490

#CEC9C0

Darker

#5A503D

#3E372A

#242018

Saturation

#636059

#6F644D

#967127

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

5.91:1

vs Black

3.55:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E634D

#6B654D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E634D

#656550

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E634D

#6F6063

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Peat 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

#927755

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E634D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F7C79

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.

#3C4A64

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: #6E634D;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E634D;

CSS Variable

--color-peat: #6E634D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peat': '#6E634D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E634D] text-[#6E634D]

SCSS

$peat: #6E634D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E634D?

#6E634D is Peat, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6E634D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peat?

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

What colors pair well with Peat?

Peat 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 Peat?

You can download Peat 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 Peat?

The hex code is #6E634D. In RGB it's 110, 99, 77, and in HSL it's 40°, 18%, 37%.

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