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Blue

#83694A

RGB 131, 105, 74 · HSL 33°, 28%, 40% · CMYK 0, 20, 44, 49

Blue is #83694A in HEX — rgb(131, 105, 74), hsl(33°, 28%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 44%, 49%).

Blue pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 28%, 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#83694A

RGB131, 105, 74

HSL33°, 28%, 40%

HSV33°, 44%, 51%

CMYK0, 20, 44, 49

Decimal8612170

CSS RGBrgb(131, 105, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 28%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1043

Exact match

Behr

Bazaar UL180-26

ΔE 0.9 · #836848

Dunn-Edwards

Chester Brown DE6147

ΔE 1.5 · #876B4B

Sherwin-Williams

Steady Brown SW6110

ΔE 2.6 · #8A6B4D

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 2.8 · #826D4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Freesia 277

ΔE 2.8 · #876F4D

Vista Paint

Cupcake C-177

ΔE 3.1 · #896F53

PPG

Favorite Fudge 1099-7

ΔE 4 · #877252

Dulux

Morocco Tan S12E8

ΔE 4.9 · #8B6846

Kilz

Caramel Nut LC280-02

ΔE 5 · #86664F

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 6.1 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6.7 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 10.4 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 10.5 · #847763

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.6 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 11.1 · #726454

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

#83694A

#496383

Analogous

#834C49

#83694A

#808349

Triadic

#83694A

#498369

#694983

Split-Complementary

#83694A

#498083

#4C4983

Tetradic

#83694A

#49834C

#496383

#834980

Monochromatic

#211A12

#52422E

#83694A

#AC8F6C

#C8B59D

Rectangle

#83694A

#638349

#496383

#694983

Compound

#83694A

#808349

#496383

#4C4983

Variations

Lighter

#A78862

#B9A58D

#D4CABF

Darker

#6A543A

#493A27

#2B2216

Saturation

#6F675D

#836949

#A76D25

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

5.14:1

vs Black

4.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#83694A

#78714A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#83694A

#6E6E4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#83694A

#846569

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Blue 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

#A27B53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#83694A

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F8077

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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: #83694A;

CSS — background

background-color: #83694A;

CSS Variable

--color-blue: #83694A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue': '#83694A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#83694A] text-[#83694A]

SCSS

$blue: #83694A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #83694A?

#83694A is Blue, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #83694A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue?

Blue 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 Blue?

Blue 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 Blue?

You can download Blue 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 Blue?

The hex code is #83694A. In RGB it's 131, 105, 74, and in HSL it's 33°, 28%, 40%.

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