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Spruce Woods

#6E6A51

RGB 110, 106, 81 · HSL 52°, 15%, 37% · CMYK 0, 4, 26, 57

Spruce Woods is #6E6A51 in HEX — rgb(110, 106, 81), hsl(52°, 15%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 26%, 57%).

Spruce Woods pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 15%, 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#6E6A51

RGB110, 106, 81

HSL52°, 15%, 37%

HSV52°, 26%, 43%

CMYK0, 4, 26, 57

Decimal7236177

CSS RGBrgb(110, 106, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 15%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Candle Wax C-373

ΔE 0.7 · #6D6951

Dunn-Edwards

Spruce Woods DE6238

ΔE 0.7 · #6F6A52

Benjamin Moore

Sterling 518

ΔE 0.8 · #6E694F

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Wax 374

ΔE 1.2 · #6F6A53

Dulux

Priory S17C7

ΔE 2.3 · #756E54

Valspar

City Arboretum 6006-4C

ΔE 2.3 · #6D6954

Behr

Mudslide BXC-05

ΔE 2.3 · #756E55

PPG

Hip Waders 1026-7

ΔE 2.8 · #746A51

Kilz

Bamboo Jungle LG110-02

ΔE 3.2 · #727155

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 3.8 · #676450

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 3.9 · #65684C

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 3.9 · #696346

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 4.1 · #6D6552

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.3 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.1 · #515545

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

#6E6A51

#50546D

Analogous

#6D5B50

#6E6A51

#626D50

Triadic

#6E6A51

#506D69

#69506D

Split-Complementary

#6E6A51

#50626D

#5B506D

Tetradic

#6E6A51

#506D5B

#50546D

#6D5062

Monochromatic

#15140F

#413E30

#6E6A51

#979272

#B7B49E

Rectangle

#6E6A51

#546D50

#50546D

#69506D

Compound

#6E6A51

#626D50

#50546D

#5B506D

Variations

Lighter

#918C6C

#ABA892

#CDCBC1

Darker

#575440

#3C3A2B

#232219

Saturation

#63615A

#6D6950

#958628

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

5.46:1

vs Black

3.84:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E6A51

#6F6952

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E6A51

#6B6B55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E6A51

#706769

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spruce Woods 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

#927C58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E6A51

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F817C

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.

#3C4164

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: #6E6A51;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E6A51;

CSS Variable

--color-spruce-woods: #6E6A51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spruce-woods': '#6E6A51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E6A51] text-[#6E6A51]

SCSS

$spruce-woods: #6E6A51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E6A51?

#6E6A51 is Spruce Woods, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6E6A51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spruce Woods?

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

What colors pair well with Spruce Woods?

Spruce Woods 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 Spruce Woods?

You can download Spruce Woods 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 Spruce Woods?

The hex code is #6E6A51. In RGB it's 110, 106, 81, and in HSL it's 52°, 15%, 37%.

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