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Ermine

#836B4F

RGB 131, 107, 79 · HSL 32°, 25%, 41% · CMYK 0, 18, 40, 49

Ermine is #836B4F in HEX — rgb(131, 107, 79), hsl(32°, 25%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 40%, 49%).

Ermine pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 25%, 41%. 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#836B4F

RGB131, 107, 79

HSL32°, 25%, 41%

HSV32°, 40%, 51%

CMYK0, 18, 40, 49

Decimal8612687

CSS RGBrgb(131, 107, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 25%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 1.8 · #826D4F

Vista Paint

Cupcake C-177

ΔE 2 · #896F53

Dunn-Edwards

Big Stone Beach DE6132

ΔE 2 · #886E54

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1043

ΔE 2.2 · #83694A

Hallman-Lindsay

Cupcake 178

ΔE 2.4 · #8A6E53

Behr

Sweet Georgia Brown 280F-6

ΔE 2.4 · #7E6849

Sherwin-Williams

Thatch Brown SW6145

ΔE 2.9 · #867057

PPG

Caravel Brown 1079-6

ΔE 3.4 · #8C6E54

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 4.2 · #7C644E

Dulux

Jarrah S14D7

ΔE 4.3 · #826E58

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.1 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 7.2 · #755C48

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 8.4 · #847763

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.3 · #726454

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.6 · #696346

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.4 · #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

#836B4F

#4E6783

Analogous

#83504E

#836B4F

#81834E

Triadic

#836B4F

#4E836A

#6A4E83

Split-Complementary

#836B4F

#4E8183

#504E83

Tetradic

#836B4F

#4E8350

#4E6783

#834E81

Monochromatic

#231D15

#534332

#836B4F

#AB9173

#C8B6A3

Rectangle

#836B4F

#67834E

#4E6783

#6A4E83

Compound

#836B4F

#81834E

#4E6783

#504E83

Variations

Lighter

#A58969

#B8A692

#D4CBC1

Darker

#6A553E

#493B2A

#2B2218

Saturation

#706961

#836A4E

#AA6D27

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

5.02:1

vs Black

4.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#836B4F

#79724F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#836B4F

#707053

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#836B4F

#84686B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ermine 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

#A27D56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#836B4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F827B

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.

#43576F

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: #836B4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #836B4F;

CSS Variable

--color-ermine: #836B4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ermine': '#836B4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#836B4F] text-[#836B4F]

SCSS

$ermine: #836B4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #836B4F?

#836B4F is Ermine, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #836B4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ermine?

Ermine 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 Ermine?

Ermine 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 Ermine?

You can download Ermine 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 Ermine?

The hex code is #836B4F. In RGB it's 131, 107, 79, and in HSL it's 32°, 25%, 41%.

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