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Mill Creek

#876E59

RGB 135, 110, 89 · HSL 27°, 21%, 44% · CMYK 0, 19, 34, 47

Mill Creek is #876E59 in HEX — rgb(135, 110, 89), hsl(27°, 21%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 34%, 47%).

Mill Creek pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 21%, 44%. 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#876E59

RGB135, 110, 89

HSL27°, 21%, 44%

HSV27°, 34%, 53%

CMYK0, 19, 34, 47

Decimal8875609

CSS RGBrgb(135, 110, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 21%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baton S12D7

ΔE 0.5 · #866E59

Vista Paint

Noble Crown C-184

ΔE 1.8 · #8A725B

PPG

Salted Pretzel 1077-6

ΔE 2 · #816B56

Benjamin Moore

Deer 1036

ΔE 2.2 · #836D55

Valspar

Muddy Mississippi 3004-9A

ΔE 2.5 · #826852

Sherwin-Williams

Nuthatch SW6088

ΔE 2.5 · #8E725F

Behr

Fudge Bar 250F-5

ΔE 2.5 · #8E715B

Dunn-Edwards

Stockhorse DE6126

ΔE 2.6 · #806852

Hallman-Lindsay

Noble Crown 185

ΔE 3.1 · #8D755D

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 4.2 · #7C644E

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 6.1 · #847763

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 7.2 · #755C48

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.4 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.6 · #726454

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 8.5 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 9.9 · #857F69

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

#876E59

#597388

Analogous

#88595B

#876E59

#888559

Triadic

#876E59

#59886E

#6E5988

Split-Complementary

#876E59

#598885

#595B88

Tetradic

#876E59

#5B8859

#597388

#855988

Monochromatic

#2B231C

#59483A

#876E59

#AC9480

#CBBBAF

Rectangle

#876E59

#738859

#597388

#6E5988

Compound

#876E59

#888559

#597388

#595B88

Variations

Lighter

#A58A75

#B9A89A

#D4CCC6

Darker

#6E5846

#4C3C2F

#2D231B

Saturation

#776F69

#886E59

#B4692C

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

4.77:1

vs Black

4.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#876E59

#7C7659

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#876E59

#73735C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#876E59

#876C6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mill Creek 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

#A57F5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#876E59

Daylight 5500K

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

#928482

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#486277

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: #876E59;

CSS — background

background-color: #876E59;

CSS Variable

--color-mill-creek: #876E59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mill-creek': '#876E59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#876E59] text-[#876E59]

SCSS

$mill-creek: #876E59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #876E59?

#876E59 is Mill Creek, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #876E59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mill Creek?

Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek?

Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek?

You can download Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek?

The hex code is #876E59. In RGB it's 135, 110, 89, and in HSL it's 27°, 21%, 44%.

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