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Kentucky

#806D58

RGB 128, 109, 88 · HSL 31°, 19%, 42% · CMYK 0, 15, 31, 50

Kentucky is #806D58 in HEX — rgb(128, 109, 88), hsl(31°, 19%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 31%, 50%).

Kentucky pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 19%, 42%. 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#806D58

RGB128, 109, 88

HSL31°, 19%, 42%

HSV31°, 31%, 50%

CMYK0, 15, 31, 50

Decimal8416600

CSS RGBrgb(128, 109, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 19%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kentucky CSP-265

Exact match

Dulux

Jarrah S14D7

ΔE 0.9 · #826E58

PPG

Salted Pretzel 1077-6

ΔE 1.5 · #816B56

Behr

Outdoor Cafe N260-6

ΔE 1.8 · #7F6C54

Sherwin-Williams

High Tea SW6159

ΔE 1.9 · #7E6F59

Vista Paint

CrËme de Caramel K-937

ΔE 2.2 · #7A6B57

Hallman-Lindsay

Hitching Post historic-hitching-post

ΔE 2.2 · #83705E

Valspar

Twilight Jungle 3007-9A

ΔE 2.4 · #7A6B54

Dunn-Edwards

Stockhorse DE6126

ΔE 3 · #806852

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 4.1 · #7C644E

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 4.5 · #847763

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 5.4 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 5.7 · #746D5A

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 6.6 · #6D6552

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.8 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.4 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#806D58

#576A7F

Analogous

#7F5757

#806D58

#7F7F57

Triadic

#806D58

#577F6C

#6C577F

Split-Complementary

#806D58

#577F7F

#57577F

Tetradic

#806D58

#577F57

#576A7F

#7F577F

Monochromatic

#241F19

#524538

#806D58

#A6927D

#C5B8AA

Rectangle

#806D58

#6A7F57

#576A7F

#6C577F

Compound

#806D58

#7F7F57

#576A7F

#57577F

Variations

Lighter

#9F8972

#B5A798

#D2CBC4

Darker

#675645

#473B2F

#2A231B

Saturation

#716B65

#7F6C57

#AB6D2B

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

4.95:1

vs Black

4.25:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#806D58

#787258

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#806D58

#71715B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#806D58

#816A6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kentucky 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

#9F7E5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#806D58

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D8381

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.

#445A72

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: #806D58;

CSS — background

background-color: #806D58;

CSS Variable

--color-kentucky: #806D58;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kentucky': '#806D58' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#806D58] text-[#806D58]

SCSS

$kentucky: #806D58;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #806D58?

#806D58 is Kentucky, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #806D58 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kentucky?

Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

You can download Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

The hex code is #806D58. In RGB it's 128, 109, 88, and in HSL it's 31°, 19%, 42%.

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