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Military Tan

#B19C68

RGB 177, 156, 104 · HSL 43°, 32%, 55% · CMYK 0, 12, 41, 31

Military Tan is #B19C68 in HEX — rgb(177, 156, 104), hsl(43°, 32%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 41%, 31%).

Military Tan pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 32%, 55%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B19C68

RGB177, 156, 104

HSL43°, 32%, 55%

HSV43°, 41%, 69%

CMYK0, 12, 41, 31

Decimal11639912

CSS RGBrgb(177, 156, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 32%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Military2148-30

ΔE 0.4 · #B29D69

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Vista Paint

Barefoot BeachK-978

ΔE 1.5 · #B29A67

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Dunn-Edwards

Veranda GoldDE6187

ΔE 1.8 · #AF9968

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Valspar

Bedouin Trail3007-7B

ΔE 2.3 · #B59C6B

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Behr

Antique TreasureN280-5

ΔE 3.1 · #B79B68

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PPG

Cool Camel1104-5

ΔE 3.3 · #AE996B

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Dulux

Gypsy CanvasS16D5

ΔE 3.5 · #B6A167

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Hallman-Lindsay

Upon Reflection324

ΔE 3.5 · #AC986A

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Sherwin-Williams

Edgy GoldSW6409

ΔE 3.7 · #B1975F

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Colorhouse

Stone .02Stone-02

ΔE 5.6 · #C1A878

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Kilz

Zucchini GardenLF130-01

ΔE 5.6 · #B3A477

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IKEA

IKEA157157

ΔE 6.1 · #B7975E

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RAL

Grey Beige1019

ΔE 6.8 · #9E9764

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Kobra

Beige03

ΔE 9.2 · #BA9873

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Dutch Boy

Tan HideDCP-0261

ΔE 9.6 · #B29B79

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Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green251

ΔE 12.3 · #C8BD83

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B19C68

#687CB1

Analogous

#B17768

#B19C68

#A1B168

Triadic

#B19C68

#68B19C

#9C68B1

Split-Complementary

#B19C68

#68A1B1

#7768B1

Tetradic

#B19C68

#68B177

#687CB1

#B168A1

Monochromatic

#54492B

#877445

#B19C68

#CBBD9A

#E5DECD

Rectangle

#B19C68

#7CB168

#687CB1

#9C68B1

Compound

#B19C68

#A1B168

#687CB1

#7768B1

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Military Tan run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F5F2EB

Tint #E4DCCA

Tint #D3C7A9

Tint #C2B288

Base #B19C68

Shade #95804D

Shade #71613A

Shade #4D4227

Shade #282315

Variations

Lighter

#C1B086

#CDC2A7

#E0DBCE

Darker

#96814B

#685932

#3D341C

Saturation

#979181

#B19C68

#D8AD41

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B19C68

#ABA068

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B19C68

#A0A071

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B19C68

#B3969B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Military Tan brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C4A269

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B19C68

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A78D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#576998

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: #B19C68;

CSS — background

background-color: #B19C68;

CSS Variable

--color-military-tan: #B19C68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'military-tan': '#B19C68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B19C68] text-[#B19C68]

SCSS

$military-tan: #B19C68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B19C68?

#B19C68 is Military Tan, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B19C68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Military Tan?

Military Tan works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Military Tan?

Military Tan pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Military Tan?

You can download Military 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 Military Tan?

The hex code is #B19C68. In RGB it's 177, 156, 104, and in HSL it's 43°, 32%, 55%.

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