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Arrowwood

#B3861E

RGB 179, 134, 30 · HSL 42°, 71%, 41% · CMYK 0, 25, 83, 30

Arrowwood is #B3861E in HEX — rgb(179, 134, 30), hsl(42°, 71%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 83%, 30%).

Arrowwood pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 71%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B3861E

RGB179, 134, 30

HSL42°, 71%, 41%

HSV42°, 83%, 70%

CMYK0, 25, 83, 30

Decimal11765278

CSS RGBrgb(179, 134, 30)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 71%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burmese Gold S-H-350

ΔE 3.1 · #B08410

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 5.2 · #A98307

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 5.5 · #BC911F

Vista Paint

End of the Rainbow K-1205

ΔE 5.9 · #BF9334

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 6 · #AF7C20

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 6.6 · #BF8D35

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 6.7 · #C79535

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 6.8 · #C49832

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 7 · #C69035

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 7.1 · #C89134

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 9 · #BB8D3B

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 11 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12 · #B97D31

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 12.5 · #DA9A40

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 16.6 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#B3861E

#1E4BB3

Analogous

#B33C1E

#B3861E

#95B31E

Triadic

#B3861E

#1EB386

#861EB3

Split-Complementary

#B3861E

#1E95B3

#3C1EB3

Tetradic

#B3861E

#1EB33C

#1E4BB3

#B31E95

Monochromatic

#302408

#715513

#B3861E

#DEAF3F

#EACA81

Rectangle

#B3861E

#4BB31E

#1E4BB3

#861EB3

Compound

#B3861E

#95B31E

#1E4BB3

#3C1EB3

Variations

Lighter

#DCA931

#DBBB6E

#E5D5B0

Darker

#926D15

#664B0D

#3D2C06

Saturation

#7F7152

#B3861E

#C28C0F

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

3.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#B3861E

#A2931B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3861E

#8F8F3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3861E

#B57D86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Arrowwood 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

#C69132

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3861E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B39656

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#23438E

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: #B3861E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3861E;

CSS Variable

--color-arrowwood: #B3861E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arrowwood': '#B3861E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3861E] text-[#B3861E]

SCSS

$arrowwood: #B3861E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3861E?

#B3861E is Arrowwood, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B3861E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arrowwood?

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

What colors pair well with Arrowwood?

Arrowwood 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 Arrowwood?

You can download Arrowwood 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 Arrowwood?

The hex code is #B3861E. In RGB it's 179, 134, 30, and in HSL it's 42°, 71%, 41%.

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