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Swampwater

#B3A36A

RGB 179, 163, 106 · HSL 47°, 32%, 56% · CMYK 0, 9, 41, 30

Swampwater is #B3A36A in HEX — rgb(179, 163, 106), hsl(47°, 32%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 41%, 30%).

Swampwater pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 32%, 56%. 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#B3A36A

RGB179, 163, 106

HSL47°, 32%, 56%

HSV47°, 41%, 70%

CMYK0, 9, 41, 30

Decimal11772778

CSS RGBrgb(179, 163, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 32%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

Exact match

PPG

Old Times Sake 11-05

ΔE 0.8 · #B1A26A

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 1.7 · #AE9F65

Vista Paint

Shiny Gold C-387

ΔE 1.9 · #AEA065

Behr

Mesa 320F-5

ΔE 1.9 · #B7A369

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 2 · #B7A86D

Dulux

Gypsy Canvas S16D5

ΔE 2.4 · #B6A167

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 3.5 · #BBA86A

Benjamin Moore

Military 2148-30

ΔE 3.6 · #B29D69

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.1 · #C2B078

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 5.4 · #C0A569

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.5 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.5 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.3 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.6 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#B3A36A

#6B7AB3

Analogous

#B37F6B

#B3A36A

#9EB36B

Triadic

#B3A36A

#6BB3A3

#A36BB3

Split-Complementary

#B3A36A

#6B9EB3

#7F6BB3

Tetradic

#B3A36A

#6BB37F

#6B7AB3

#B36B9E

Monochromatic

#584E2D

#8A7C47

#B3A36A

#CDC29D

#E7E2D0

Rectangle

#B3A36A

#7AB36B

#6B7AB3

#A36BB3

Compound

#B3A36A

#9EB36B

#6B7AB3

#7F6BB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2B689

#CEC6A9

#E1DDCF

Darker

#99884C

#6A5E33

#3F371D

Saturation

#9A9584

#B3A36B

#D9B945

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3A36A

#B0A56B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3A36A

#A6A673

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3A36A

#B69CA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Swampwater 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

#C6A76B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3A36A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3AC8F

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.

#58679A

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: #B3A36A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3A36A;

CSS Variable

--color-swampwater: #B3A36A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swampwater': '#B3A36A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3A36A] text-[#B3A36A]

SCSS

$swampwater: #B3A36A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3A36A?

#B3A36A is Swampwater, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B3A36A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swampwater?

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

What colors pair well with Swampwater?

Swampwater 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 Swampwater?

You can download Swampwater 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 Swampwater?

The hex code is #B3A36A. In RGB it's 179, 163, 106, and in HSL it's 47°, 32%, 56%.

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