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Tanbark

#896656

RGB 137, 102, 86 · HSL 19°, 23%, 44% · CMYK 0, 26, 37, 46

Tanbark is #896656 in HEX — rgb(137, 102, 86), hsl(19°, 23%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 46%).

Tanbark pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 23%, 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#896656

RGB137, 102, 86

HSL19°, 23%, 44%

HSV19°, 37%, 54%

CMYK0, 26, 37, 46

Decimal9004630

CSS RGBrgb(137, 102, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 23%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Tanbark SW6061

Exact match

PPG

Suede Leather 1072-6

ΔE 0.6 · #896757

Behr

Clay Pot PPU3-17

ΔE 1.7 · #896754

Benjamin Moore

Oregon 1230

ΔE 2.5 · #876150

Dulux

Redwood Forest S08D7

ΔE 2.6 · #906C5D

Valspar

Rustic Earth 2007-7A

ΔE 2.9 · #906B58

Kilz

Brown Chipotle LB290-01

ΔE 3 · #8A675C

Vista Paint

Temptation C-149

ΔE 3.1 · #926D5C

Dunn-Edwards

Badlands Sunset DE6083

ΔE 3.4 · #936A5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Arrowhead 129

ΔE 3.4 · #8F685D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 5.9 · #7B584C

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 7 · #755C48

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 9.5 · #816F66

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10 · #726454

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 11.5 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12 · #7D5436

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

#896656

#567A8A

Analogous

#8A5660

#896656

#8A8156

Triadic

#896656

#568A67

#67568A

Split-Complementary

#896656

#568A81

#56608A

Tetradic

#896656

#608A56

#567A8A

#81568A

Monochromatic

#2C211B

#5B4439

#896656

#AE8E7E

#CCB7AD

Rectangle

#896656

#7A8A56

#567A8A

#67568A

Compound

#896656

#8A8156

#567A8A

#56608A

Variations

Lighter

#A78372

#BAA399

#D5CAC5

Darker

#6F5244

#4D382E

#2D201A

Saturation

#786D68

#8A6756

#B5572B

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

5.12:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#896656

#787256

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#896656

#6D6D58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#896656

#896568

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tanbark 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

#A6795C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#896656

Daylight 5500K

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

#937E80

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#486877

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: #896656;

CSS — background

background-color: #896656;

CSS Variable

--color-tanbark: #896656;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tanbark': '#896656' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#896656] text-[#896656]

SCSS

$tanbark: #896656;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #896656?

#896656 is Tanbark, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #896656 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tanbark?

Tanbark 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 Tanbark?

Tanbark 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 Tanbark?

You can download Tanbark 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 Tanbark?

The hex code is #896656. In RGB it's 137, 102, 86, and in HSL it's 19°, 23%, 44%.

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