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Whiskey Barrel

#85705F

RGB 133, 112, 95 · HSL 27°, 17%, 45% · CMYK 0, 16, 29, 48

Whiskey Barrel is #85705F in HEX — rgb(133, 112, 95), hsl(27°, 17%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 29%, 48%).

Whiskey Barrel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 17%, 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#85705F

RGB133, 112, 95

HSL27°, 17%, 45%

HSV27°, 29%, 52%

CMYK0, 16, 29, 48

Decimal8745055

CSS RGBrgb(133, 112, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 17%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Maple 1022

ΔE 0.7 · #84705E

Dulux

Dark Mink S10C6

ΔE 0.9 · #87705F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hitching Post historic-hitching-post

ΔE 1 · #83705E

Sherwin-Williams

Tiki Hut SW7509

ΔE 1.1 · #826F5E

Vista Paint

Hitching Post C-1447

ΔE 1.4 · #82705F

Behr

Mocha Latte PPU5-4

ΔE 1.5 · #827060

Valspar

Scented Candle 2006-9B

ΔE 2 · #887465

Dunn-Edwards

Wandering Road DE6076

ΔE 2.5 · #876D5E

PPG

Derby Brown 1073-6

ΔE 2.8 · #8A7265

IKEA

IKEA162 162

ΔE 3.8 · #7F6F63

Kilz

Cocoa Truffle LM210

ΔE 3.9 · #7D6A5E

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.3 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.7 · #746D5A

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 8.1 · #6D6552

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.3 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9 · #8E7A5A

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

#85705F

#5F7586

Analogous

#865F61

#85705F

#86845F

Triadic

#85705F

#5F8671

#715F86

Split-Complementary

#85705F

#5F8684

#5F6186

Tetradic

#85705F

#61865F

#5F7586

#845F86

Monochromatic

#2D2620

#5A4B3F

#85705F

#AA9788

#CABEB4

Rectangle

#85705F

#75865F

#5F7586

#715F86

Compound

#85705F

#86845F

#5F7586

#5F6186

Variations

Lighter

#A28D7C

#B7AA9F

#D4CDC8

Darker

#6C5A4B

#4B3E33

#2C241E

Saturation

#79726D

#86715F

#B66C30

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

4.69:1

vs Black

4.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#85705F

#7C765F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85705F

#747461

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85705F

#856E70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Whiskey Barrel 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

#A38162

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85705F

Daylight 5500K

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

#908687

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.

#49647A

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: #85705F;

CSS — background

background-color: #85705F;

CSS Variable

--color-whiskey-barrel: #85705F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whiskey-barrel': '#85705F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85705F] text-[#85705F]

SCSS

$whiskey-barrel: #85705F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85705F?

#85705F is Whiskey Barrel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #85705F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whiskey Barrel?

Whiskey Barrel 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 Whiskey Barrel?

Whiskey Barrel 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 Whiskey Barrel?

You can download Whiskey Barrel 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 Whiskey Barrel?

The hex code is #85705F. In RGB it's 133, 112, 95, and in HSL it's 27°, 17%, 45%.

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