BROWNS

Bark Sawdust

#AB9004

RGB 171, 144, 4 · HSL 50°, 95%, 34% · CMYK 0, 16, 98, 33

Bark Sawdust is #AB9004 in HEX — rgb(171, 144, 4), hsl(50°, 95%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 98%, 33%).

Bark Sawdust pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 50°, 95%, 34%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#AB9004

RGB171, 144, 4

HSL50°, 95%, 34%

HSV50°, 98%, 67%

CMYK0, 16, 98, 33

Decimal11243524

CSS RGBrgb(171, 144, 4)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 95%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Venetian Gold 370D-7

ΔE 4.6 · #A9921B

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 6.8 · #AC9825

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 7.1 · #9D9101

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 7.1 · #B8A02A

Dunn-Edwards

Pickle Juice DE5468

ΔE 8.1 · #BBA528

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 8.6 · #BC911F

Vista Paint

Golden Rattan K-480

ΔE 9.3 · #BC9B32

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 11.6 · #CEA02F

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 12 · #CEAB3B

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 13 · #D6AC34

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 17 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 17.5 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 18 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 18.6 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.7 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 23.8 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AB9004

#0420A9

Analogous

#A93B04

#AB9004

#72A904

Triadic

#AB9004

#04A98E

#8E04A9

Split-Complementary

#AB9004

#0472A9

#3B04A9

Tetradic

#AB9004

#04A93B

#0420A9

#A90472

Monochromatic

#191501

#5E4F02

#AB9004

#F4CC06

#FADD4C

Rectangle

#AB9004

#20A904

#0420A9

#8E04A9

Compound

#AB9004

#72A904

#0420A9

#3B04A9

Variations

Lighter

#EBC506

#ECD048

#EBDE9D

Darker

#8B7300

#5F4F00

#372E00

Saturation

#6F673E

#A98E04

#AB8F02

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.72:1

Deuteranopia

#AB9004

#A59405

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9004

#959536

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9004

#AE868E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Bark Sawdust grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#C0991E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9004

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD9E42

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0F2285

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: #AB9004;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9004;

CSS Variable

--color-bark-sawdust: #AB9004;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bark-sawdust': '#AB9004' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9004] text-[#AB9004]

SCSS

$bark-sawdust: #AB9004;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9004?

#AB9004 is Bark Sawdust, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #AB9004 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bark Sawdust?

Bark Sawdust works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Bark Sawdust?

Bark Sawdust pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bark Sawdust?

You can download Bark Sawdust 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 Bark Sawdust?

The hex code is #AB9004. In RGB it's 171, 144, 4, and in HSL it's 50°, 95%, 34%.

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