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Irrigation

#786C57

RGB 120, 108, 87 · HSL 38°, 16%, 41% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 53

Irrigation is #786C57 in HEX — rgb(120, 108, 87), hsl(38°, 16%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 53%).

Irrigation pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 16%, 41%. 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#786C57

RGB120, 108, 87

HSL38°, 16%, 41%

HSV38°, 27%, 47%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 53

Decimal7892055

CSS RGBrgb(120, 108, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 16%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Irrigation S15C7

ΔE 1 · #776A56

Valspar

Moss Mulch 6009-4

ΔE 1.2 · #756A54

Behr

Whiskey Barrel N230-6

ΔE 1.3 · #766955

Vista Paint

CrËme de Caramel K-937

ΔE 1.4 · #7A6B57

Dunn-Edwards

Treasure Chest DE6224

ΔE 2.1 · #726854

Sherwin-Williams

High Tea SW6159

ΔE 2.1 · #7E6F59

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 2.6 · #746D5A

PPG

Hip Waders 1026-7

ΔE 2.7 · #746A51

Benjamin Moore

Bayleaf 1533

ΔE 3.2 · #7E745E

Hallman-Lindsay

Portobello historic-portobello

ΔE 3.4 · #7D6E5E

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 3.8 · #6D6552

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 4.1 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 4.6 · #847763

Kilz

Hitching Post LM200

ΔE 5.3 · #796D61

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.5 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.4 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#786C57

#586479

Analogous

#795C58

#786C57

#757958

Triadic

#786C57

#58796D

#6D5879

Split-Complementary

#786C57

#587579

#5C5879

Tetradic

#786C57

#58795C

#586479

#795875

Monochromatic

#211D18

#4D4538

#786C57

#A1947D

#C1B8A9

Rectangle

#786C57

#647958

#586479

#6D5879

Compound

#786C57

#757958

#586479

#5C5879

Variations

Lighter

#9A8C73

#B1A898

#D0CCC4

Darker

#625746

#443C2F

#28231B

Saturation

#6E6A64

#796D58

#A5792C

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

5.15:1

vs Black

4.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#786C57

#746F57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#786C57

#6E6E5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#786C57

#79696C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Irrigation 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

#997E5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#786C57

Daylight 5500K

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

#878381

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.

#43536F

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: #786C57;

CSS — background

background-color: #786C57;

CSS Variable

--color-irrigation: #786C57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'irrigation': '#786C57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#786C57] text-[#786C57]

SCSS

$irrigation: #786C57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #786C57?

#786C57 is Irrigation, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #786C57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Irrigation?

Irrigation 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 Irrigation?

Irrigation 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 Irrigation?

You can download Irrigation 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 Irrigation?

The hex code is #786C57. In RGB it's 120, 108, 87, and in HSL it's 38°, 16%, 41%.

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