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Anthill

#7F684E

RGB 127, 104, 78 · HSL 32°, 24%, 40% · CMYK 0, 18, 39, 50

Anthill is #7F684E in HEX — rgb(127, 104, 78), hsl(32°, 24%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 39%, 50%).

Anthill pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 24%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#7F684E

RGB127, 104, 78

HSL32°, 24%, 40%

HSV32°, 39%, 50%

CMYK0, 18, 39, 50

Decimal8349774

CSS RGBrgb(127, 104, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 24%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lodge AF-115

ΔE 0.7 · #7E674E

Dunn-Edwards

Old Boot DE6133

ΔE 1.6 · #7C644B

Behr

Arts And Crafts PPU4-19

ΔE 1.8 · #7D644A

Sherwin-Williams

Tea Chest SW6103

ΔE 2.3 · #7D644D

Valspar

Muddy Mississippi 3004-9A

ΔE 2.6 · #826852

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 2.6 · #7C644E

PPG

Fig Branches 1085-7

ΔE 2.9 · #7A634D

Vista Paint

Dig It K-1017

ΔE 3.1 · #886C53

Dulux

Jarrah S14D7

ΔE 3.7 · #826E58

Hallman-Lindsay

Cupcake 178

ΔE 3.7 · #8A6E53

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 5.6 · #755C48

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.5 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.7 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 8.2 · #847763

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.7 · #696346

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.5 · #857F69

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

#7F684E

#4E647E

Analogous

#7E4F4E

#7F684E

#7D7E4E

Triadic

#7F684E

#4E7E68

#684E7E

Split-Complementary

#7F684E

#4E7D7E

#4F4E7E

Tetradic

#7F684E

#4E7E4F

#4E647E

#7E4E7D

Monochromatic

#201A13

#4F4130

#7F684E

#A88E71

#C5B4A0

Rectangle

#7F684E

#647E4E

#4E647E

#684E7E

Compound

#7F684E

#7D7E4E

#4E647E

#4F4E7E

Variations

Lighter

#A28767

#B6A490

#D2CAC0

Darker

#66533D

#473929

#2A2118

Saturation

#6D665F

#7E684E

#A56A27

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

5.26:1

vs Black

3.99:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7F684E

#756F4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F684E

#6C6C52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F684E

#806568

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Anthill 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

#9F7B56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F684E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C807A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#41556C

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: #7F684E;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F684E;

CSS Variable

--color-anthill: #7F684E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anthill': '#7F684E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F684E] text-[#7F684E]

SCSS

$anthill: #7F684E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F684E?

#7F684E is Anthill, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7F684E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anthill?

Anthill 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 Anthill?

Anthill 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 Anthill?

You can download Anthill 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 Anthill?

The hex code is #7F684E. In RGB it's 127, 104, 78, and in HSL it's 32°, 24%, 40%.

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