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Barley Corn

#B6935C

RGB 182, 147, 92 · HSL 37°, 38%, 54% · CMYK 0, 19, 49, 29

Barley Corn is #B6935C in HEX — rgb(182, 147, 92), hsl(37°, 38%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 49%, 29%).

Barley Corn pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 38%, 54%. 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#B6935C

RGB182, 147, 92

HSL37°, 38%, 54%

HSV37°, 49%, 71%

CMYK0, 19, 49, 29

Decimal11965276

CSS RGBrgb(182, 147, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 38%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tan Your Hide 1091-6

ΔE 1.4 · #B5905A

Vista Paint

Sheer Exposure K-994

ΔE 2 · #BB955C

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 2 · #B7975E

Behr

Windswept Leaves S280-5

ΔE 2.7 · #B4915F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Ransom 892

ΔE 2.9 · #B39260

Benjamin Moore

Kurkuma AF-350

ΔE 3 · #BA9358

Dulux

Wheatacre S15E6

ΔE 3.4 · #AD905B

Dunn-Edwards

Maple View DE6152

ΔE 3.7 · #B49161

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic City SW7699

ΔE 3.8 · #BA9A67

Valspar

Mixed Potpourri 3010-4

ΔE 3.8 · #B18A52

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.1 · #C49C6D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.4 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.8 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B6935C

#5D7FB6

Analogous

#B6685D

#B6935C

#ACB65D

Triadic

#B6935C

#5DB694

#945DB6

Split-Complementary

#B6935C

#5DACB6

#685DB6

Tetradic

#B6935C

#5DB668

#5D7FB6

#B65DAC

Monochromatic

#544326

#896C3E

#B6935C

#CEB792

#E6DAC7

Rectangle

#B6935C

#7FB65D

#5D7FB6

#945DB6

Compound

#B6935C

#ACB65D

#5D7FB6

#685DB6

Variations

Lighter

#C5A97E

#CFBEA2

#E1D8CB

Darker

#9A7842

#6B532C

#3F3119

Saturation

#978D7C

#B6945D

#DB9D39

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6935C

#A99D5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6935C

#9A9A65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6935C

#B88D93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Barley Corn 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

#C89B60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6935C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5A084

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.

#4F6C9B

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: #B6935C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6935C;

CSS Variable

--color-barley-corn: #B6935C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barley-corn': '#B6935C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6935C] text-[#B6935C]

SCSS

$barley-corn: #B6935C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6935C?

#B6935C is Barley Corn, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B6935C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barley Corn?

Barley Corn 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 Barley Corn?

Barley Corn 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 Barley Corn?

You can download Barley Corn 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 Barley Corn?

The hex code is #B6935C. In RGB it's 182, 147, 92, and in HSL it's 37°, 38%, 54%.

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