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Summer Sparrow

#816E63

RGB 129, 110, 99 · HSL 22°, 13%, 45% · CMYK 0, 15, 23, 49

Summer Sparrow is #816E63 in HEX — rgb(129, 110, 99), hsl(22°, 13%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 23%, 49%).

Summer Sparrow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 13%, 45%. 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#816E63

RGB129, 110, 99

HSL22°, 13%, 45%

HSV22°, 23%, 51%

CMYK0, 15, 23, 49

Decimal8482403

CSS RGBrgb(129, 110, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 13%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Devonwood 1008

ΔE 1.2 · #816E61

Behr

Antique Earth PPU5-3

ΔE 1.2 · #7E6C60

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 1.3 · #816F66

Dulux

Pipe S09C6

ΔE 1.3 · #857065

Kilz

Cocoa Truffle LM210

ΔE 1.7 · #7D6A5E

Vista Paint

Toasted Taupe K-1170

ΔE 1.8 · #7D6B62

Dunn-Edwards

Bannister Brown DE6069

ΔE 2.3 · #806B5D

Valspar

Brown Bark 2004-9B

ΔE 2.7 · #876E63

PPG

Warrior 1076-6

ΔE 2.8 · #7D685B

Hallman-Lindsay

Portobello historic-portobello

ΔE 3.3 · #7D6E5E

Sherwin-Williams

Foothills SW7514

ΔE 3.3 · #827466

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 4.1 · #786963

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.1 · #746D5A

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 7.9 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 9.7 · #66665A

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.8 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#816E63

#647782

Analogous

#826468

#816E63

#827E64

Triadic

#816E63

#64826F

#6F6482

Split-Complementary

#816E63

#64827E

#646882

Tetradic

#816E63

#688264

#647782

#7E6482

Monochromatic

#2B2521

#564A43

#816E63

#A6958C

#C8BDB7

Rectangle

#816E63

#778264

#647782

#6F6482

Compound

#816E63

#827E64

#647782

#646882

Variations

Lighter

#9D8B80

#B4A8A2

#D2CDC9

Darker

#68584F

#483D36

#2A231F

Saturation

#77726E

#826F64

#B46132

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

4.83:1

vs Black

4.34:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#816E63

#787463

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#816E63

#727265

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#816E63

#816D6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Summer Sparrow 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

#A07F65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#816E63

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D848A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#49687A

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: #816E63;

CSS — background

background-color: #816E63;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-sparrow: #816E63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-sparrow': '#816E63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#816E63] text-[#816E63]

SCSS

$summer-sparrow: #816E63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #816E63?

#816E63 is Summer Sparrow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #816E63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Sparrow?

Summer Sparrow 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 Summer Sparrow?

Summer Sparrow 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 Summer Sparrow?

You can download Summer Sparrow 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 Summer Sparrow?

The hex code is #816E63. In RGB it's 129, 110, 99, and in HSL it's 22°, 13%, 45%.

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