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Thrush

#936B4F

RGB 147, 107, 79 · HSL 25°, 30%, 44% · CMYK 0, 27, 46, 42

Thrush is #936B4F in HEX — rgb(147, 107, 79), hsl(25°, 30%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 46%, 42%).

Thrush pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 30%, 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#936B4F

RGB147, 107, 79

HSL25°, 30%, 44%

HSV25°, 46%, 58%

CMYK0, 27, 46, 42

Decimal9661263

CSS RGBrgb(147, 107, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 30%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Chest DE6112

ΔE 1.5 · #8F684B

Behr

Caramel Swirl PPU4-1

ΔE 2 · #8F6A50

Vista Paint

Maple Sugar K-1049

ΔE 2.1 · #977055

Benjamin Moore

Glenwood 1141

ΔE 2.2 · #906849

Dulux

Warm Nutmeg S10E7

ΔE 2.6 · #8F6850

Hallman-Lindsay

Cavern Sand 165

ΔE 2.6 · #947054

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Penny SW7705

ΔE 2.7 · #976B53

Valspar

Standing Still 2008-7B

ΔE 3 · #8F6D52

PPG

Slippery Stone 1080-7

ΔE 3.1 · #8D6A4A

Kilz

Ranch Home LC270-02

ΔE 3.2 · #9B6D50

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5.3 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6.9 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 9.5 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.7 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.2 · #A16941

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 15.3 · #726454

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

#936B4F

#4F7692

Analogous

#924F54

#936B4F

#928C4F

Triadic

#936B4F

#4F926B

#6B4F92

Split-Complementary

#936B4F

#4F928C

#4F5492

Tetradic

#936B4F

#54924F

#4F7692

#8C4F92

Monochromatic

#2E2219

#604634

#936B4F

#B69177

#D1B9A9

Rectangle

#936B4F

#76924F

#4F7692

#6B4F92

Compound

#936B4F

#928C4F

#4F7692

#4F5492

Variations

Lighter

#AF876A

#BFA693

#D8CBC3

Darker

#76553D

#523A29

#302218

Saturation

#7A6F66

#926B4F

#B96427

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

4.71:1

vs Black

4.46:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#936B4F

#81794E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#936B4F

#737353

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#936B4F

#93686D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Thrush 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

#AE7D56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#936B4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B827B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#476378

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: #936B4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #936B4F;

CSS Variable

--color-thrush: #936B4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thrush': '#936B4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#936B4F] text-[#936B4F]

SCSS

$thrush: #936B4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #936B4F?

#936B4F is Thrush, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #936B4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thrush?

Thrush 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 Thrush?

Thrush 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 Thrush?

You can download Thrush 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 Thrush?

The hex code is #936B4F. In RGB it's 147, 107, 79, and in HSL it's 25°, 30%, 44%.

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