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Spruce Yellow

#B77D42

RGB 183, 125, 66 · HSL 30°, 47%, 49% · CMYK 0, 32, 64, 28

Spruce Yellow is #B77D42 in HEX — rgb(183, 125, 66), hsl(30°, 47%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 64%, 28%).

Spruce Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 47%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B77D42

RGB183, 125, 66

HSL30°, 47%, 49%

HSV30°, 64%, 72%

CMYK0, 32, 64, 28

Decimal12025154

CSS RGBrgb(183, 125, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 47%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Condiment S11F8

ΔE 1.5 · #B97C41

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 2.2 · #B6793D

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Gold DE5300

ΔE 2.2 · #BC8143

Behr

Roasted Cashew S250-5

ΔE 2.3 · #B07A3F

Sherwin-Williams

Butterscotch SW6377

ΔE 2.9 · #B67D3C

Vista Paint

Gold Metal C-997

ΔE 3.1 · #B1763F

Hallman-Lindsay

Beeswax Candle 991

ΔE 3.7 · #BF7E41

Benjamin Moore

English CW-290

ΔE 3.8 · #BE7E49

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 4.6 · #B48347

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 5.2 · #AC7B44

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.4 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 9.3 · #CF8744

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 11.1 · #D88950

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 12.3 · #955F20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.6 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#B77D42

#427DB8

Analogous

#B84242

#B77D42

#B8B842

Triadic

#B77D42

#42B87D

#7D42B8

Split-Complementary

#B77D42

#42B8B8

#4242B8

Tetradic

#B77D42

#42B842

#427DB8

#B842B8

Monochromatic

#47301A

#7F572E

#B77D42

#CEA378

#E3C9B0

Rectangle

#B77D42

#7DB842

#427DB8

#7D42B8

Compound

#B77D42

#B8B842

#427DB8

#4242B8

Variations

Lighter

#C89766

#D0B192

#E0D1C3

Darker

#956433

#684521

#3E2812

Saturation

#8F7D6B

#B87D42

#D97D21

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

3.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.03:1

Deuteranopia

#B77D42

#9E9140

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B77D42

#89894D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B77D42

#B8787F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spruce Yellow 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

#C98A4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B77D42

Daylight 5500K

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

#B68F71

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.

#406A95

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: #B77D42;

CSS — background

background-color: #B77D42;

CSS Variable

--color-spruce-yellow: #B77D42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spruce-yellow': '#B77D42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B77D42] text-[#B77D42]

SCSS

$spruce-yellow: #B77D42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B77D42?

#B77D42 is Spruce Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B77D42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spruce Yellow?

Spruce Yellow 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 Spruce Yellow?

Spruce Yellow 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 Spruce Yellow?

You can download Spruce Yellow 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 Spruce Yellow?

The hex code is #B77D42. In RGB it's 183, 125, 66, and in HSL it's 30°, 47%, 49%.

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