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Wheat Penny

#976B53

RGB 151, 107, 83 · HSL 21°, 29%, 46% · CMYK 0, 29, 45, 41

Wheat Penny is #976B53 in HEX — rgb(151, 107, 83), hsl(21°, 29%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 45%, 41%).

Wheat Penny pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 29%, 46%. 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#976B53

RGB151, 107, 83

HSL21°, 29%, 46%

HSV21°, 45%, 59%

CMYK0, 29, 45, 41

Decimal9923411

CSS RGBrgb(151, 107, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 29%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Penny SW7705

Exact match

PPG

Southern Wood 16-07

ΔE 2.2 · #9D6F59

Benjamin Moore

Antique 1169

ΔE 2.5 · #9D715A

Dulux

Warm Nutmeg S10E7

ΔE 2.8 · #8F6850

Valspar

Sienna Red 3011-7

ΔE 2.9 · #97664E

Vista Paint

Maple Sugar K-1049

ΔE 3 · #977055

Kilz

Ranch Home LC270-02

ΔE 3.2 · #9B6D50

Behr

Caramel Swirl PPU4-1

ΔE 3.4 · #8F6A50

Dunn-Edwards

Cedar Chest DE6112

ΔE 3.8 · #8F684B

Hallman-Lindsay

Cavern Sand 165

ΔE 4.2 · #947054

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 7.8 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.5 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.8 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 10.4 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.7 · #A16941

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 13.6 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#976B53

#538097

Analogous

#97535D

#976B53

#978D53

Triadic

#976B53

#53976B

#6B5397

Split-Complementary

#976B53

#53978D

#535D97

Tetradic

#976B53

#5D9753

#538097

#8D5397

Monochromatic

#35251D

#664838

#976B53

#B8937F

#D4BCB0

Rectangle

#976B53

#809753

#538097

#6B5397

Compound

#976B53

#978D53

#538097

#535D97

Variations

Lighter

#B18771

#C1A698

#D9CCC5

Darker

#7A5541

#553A2C

#322219

Saturation

#80726B

#976B53

#C15F2A

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

4.62:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#976B53

#837B52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#976B53

#747457

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#976B53

#97696D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Wheat Penny 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

#B17D59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#976B53

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E827E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#4B6B7D

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: #976B53;

CSS — background

background-color: #976B53;

CSS Variable

--color-wheat-penny: #976B53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wheat-penny': '#976B53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#976B53] text-[#976B53]

SCSS

$wheat-penny: #976B53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #976B53?

#976B53 is Wheat Penny, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #976B53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wheat Penny?

Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny?

Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny?

You can download Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny?

The hex code is #976B53. In RGB it's 151, 107, 83, and in HSL it's 21°, 29%, 46%.

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