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Apple Wine

#B59F62

RGB 181, 159, 98 · HSL 44°, 36%, 55% · CMYK 0, 12, 46, 29

Apple Wine is #B59F62 in HEX — rgb(181, 159, 98), hsl(44°, 36%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 46%, 29%).

Apple Wine pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 36%, 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#B59F62

RGB181, 159, 98

HSL44°, 36%, 55%

HSV44°, 46%, 71%

CMYK0, 12, 46, 29

Decimal11902818

CSS RGBrgb(181, 159, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 36%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Apple Wine HDC-CL-19

ΔE 0.5 · #B59F63

Dulux

Gypsy Canvas S16D5

ΔE 1.9 · #B6A167

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 2.4 · #BBA262

Benjamin Moore

Porter 250

ΔE 2.6 · #BA9F65

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 3.4 · #BC9F60

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 3.4 · #BBA86A

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 3.4 · #C0A569

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 3.6 · #AE9F65

Vista Paint

Shiny Gold C-387

ΔE 3.8 · #AEA065

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 4.5 · #B7A86D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.2 · #B7975E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.2 · #C6A664

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 8 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.8 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.2 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#B59F62

#6379B6

Analogous

#B67663

#B59F62

#A2B663

Triadic

#B59F62

#63B6A0

#A063B6

Split-Complementary

#B59F62

#63A2B6

#7663B6

Tetradic

#B59F62

#63B676

#6379B6

#B663A2

Monochromatic

#574A29

#8B7741

#B59F62

#CEBF97

#E7DFCB

Rectangle

#B59F62

#79B663

#6379B6

#A063B6

Compound

#B59F62

#A2B663

#6379B6

#7663B6

Variations

Lighter

#C4B382

#CFC4A5

#E1DCCD

Darker

#9B8446

#6C5B2F

#3F361A

Saturation

#999280

#B6A063

#DAB13E

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B59F62

#AFA362

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B59F62

#A3A36C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B59F62

#B8989E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Apple Wine 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

#C7A465

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B59F62

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A989

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.

#53669C

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: #B59F62;

CSS — background

background-color: #B59F62;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-wine: #B59F62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-wine': '#B59F62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B59F62] text-[#B59F62]

SCSS

$apple-wine: #B59F62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B59F62?

#B59F62 is Apple Wine, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B59F62 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Wine?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Wine?

Apple Wine 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 Apple Wine?

You can download Apple Wine 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 Apple Wine?

The hex code is #B59F62. In RGB it's 181, 159, 98, and in HSL it's 44°, 36%, 55%.

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