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Buckthorn Brown

#A76F1F

RGB 167, 111, 31 · HSL 35°, 69%, 39% · CMYK 0, 34, 81, 35

Buckthorn Brown is #A76F1F in HEX — rgb(167, 111, 31), hsl(35°, 69%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 81%, 35%).

Buckthorn Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 69%, 39%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A76F1F

RGB167, 111, 31

HSL35°, 69%, 39%

HSV35°, 81%, 65%

CMYK0, 34, 81, 35

Decimal10972959

CSS RGBrgb(167, 111, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 69%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mayan Gold 310D-7

ΔE 4.2 · #A0660F

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6 · #B97D31

Dulux

Moulded Clay S11F9

ΔE 6.4 · #B97730

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 6.7 · #B98033

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 6.8 · #AF7C20

Sherwin-Williams

Cut the Mustard SW6384

ΔE 7.5 · #BA7F38

Hallman-Lindsay

Farmhouse Ochre historic-farmhouse-ochre

ΔE 8.2 · #BD8339

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 9.3 · #BC7D3D

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 9.6 · #955F20

Benjamin Moore

Dried 2158-10

ΔE 9.8 · #BF803F

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 9.9 · #B6793D

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 10 · #C68736

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 10.5 · #A17135

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 11.4 · #A66B35

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 17.7 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#A76F1F

#1F58A8

Analogous

#A82A1F

#A76F1F

#9DA81F

Triadic

#A76F1F

#1FA86F

#6F1FA8

Split-Complementary

#A76F1F

#1F9DA8

#2A1FA8

Tetradic

#A76F1F

#1FA82A

#1F58A8

#A81F9D

Monochromatic

#271A07

#674413

#A76F1F

#DB9739

#E6B979

Rectangle

#A76F1F

#58A81F

#1F58A8

#6F1FA8

Compound

#A76F1F

#9DA81F

#1F58A8

#2A1FA8

Variations

Lighter

#D8912D

#D8AB6B

#E3CDAE

Darker

#895916

#603E0D

#392407

Saturation

#78674F

#A86F1F

#B7710F

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

4.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.94:1

Deuteranopia

#A76F1F

#90821B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A76F1F

#7B7B33

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A76F1F

#A86971

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Buckthorn Brown 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

#BD8032

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A76F1F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA8557

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#234C86

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: #A76F1F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A76F1F;

CSS Variable

--color-buckthorn-brown: #A76F1F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buckthorn-brown': '#A76F1F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A76F1F] text-[#A76F1F]

SCSS

$buckthorn-brown: #A76F1F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A76F1F?

#A76F1F is Buckthorn Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A76F1F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buckthorn Brown?

Buckthorn Brown 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 Buckthorn Brown?

Buckthorn Brown 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 Buckthorn Brown?

You can download Buckthorn Brown 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 Buckthorn Brown?

The hex code is #A76F1F. In RGB it's 167, 111, 31, and in HSL it's 35°, 69%, 39%.

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