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Artisan Tan

#B09879

RGB 176, 152, 121 · HSL 34°, 26%, 58% · CMYK 0, 14, 31, 31

Artisan Tan is #B09879 in HEX — rgb(176, 152, 121), hsl(34°, 26%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 31%, 31%).

Artisan Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 26%, 58%. 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#B09879

RGB176, 152, 121

HSL34°, 26%, 58%

HSV34°, 31%, 69%

CMYK0, 14, 31, 31

Decimal11573369

CSS RGBrgb(176, 152, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 26%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Artisan Tan SW7540

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Great 1077 · CC-334

ΔE 0.7 · #B1997B

PPG

Petaluma Dust 15-10

ΔE 1 · #AE9676

Dunn-Edwards

Wooded Acre DE6130

ΔE 1.9 · #B59B7E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 1.9 · #B29B79

Behr

Mission Hills UL170-3

ΔE 2.2 · #B19B7F

Valspar

Doe Eyes 3002-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #B79D80

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 2.6 · #B29B80

Hallman-Lindsay

Country Dweller 176

ΔE 2.8 · #B0967C

Dulux

Coffee Clay S10E4

ΔE 3.9 · #B7977C

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 4.2 · #B4977F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.6 · #A89D7E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.7 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 7.8 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 7.8 · #B6A38F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 11.3 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 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

#B09879

#7890B0

Analogous

#B07C78

#B09879

#ACB078

Triadic

#B09879

#78B098

#9878B0

Split-Complementary

#B09879

#78ACB0

#7C78B0

Tetradic

#B09879

#78B07C

#7890B0

#B078AC

Monochromatic

#5A4A35

#8A7151

#B09879

#CCBDA8

#E8E1D8

Rectangle

#B09879

#90B078

#7890B0

#9878B0

Compound

#B09879

#ACB078

#7890B0

#7C78B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0AC93

#CDC1B1

#E0DAD3

Darker

#977B56

#69543A

#3D3121

Saturation

#9C958C

#B09878

#D79D50

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B09879

#A79E79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B09879

#9C9C7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B09879

#B19498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Artisan Tan 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

#C39F76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B09879

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A49A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5E7A9D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B09879;

CSS — background

background-color: #B09879;

CSS Variable

--color-artisan-tan: #B09879;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artisan-tan': '#B09879' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B09879] text-[#B09879]

SCSS

$artisan-tan: #B09879;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B09879?

#B09879 is Artisan Tan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B09879 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artisan Tan?

Artisan Tan 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 Artisan Tan?

Artisan Tan 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 Artisan Tan?

You can download Artisan Tan 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 Artisan Tan?

The hex code is #B09879. In RGB it's 176, 152, 121, and in HSL it's 34°, 26%, 58%.

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