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Swamp Fox

#B79A69

RGB 183, 154, 105 · HSL 38°, 35%, 56% · CMYK 0, 16, 43, 28

Swamp Fox is #B79A69 in HEX — rgb(183, 154, 105), hsl(38°, 35%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 43%, 28%).

Swamp Fox pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 35%, 56%. 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#B79A69

RGB183, 154, 105

HSL38°, 35%, 56%

HSV38°, 43%, 72%

CMYK0, 16, 43, 28

Decimal12032617

CSS RGBrgb(183, 154, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 35%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Swamp Fox S14E5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

New Cork DE6180

ΔE 0.7 · #B89B6B

Behr

Antique Treasure N280-5

ΔE 1.1 · #B79B68

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1098

ΔE 1.2 · #B49767

Vista Paint

Danish Pine C-1347

ΔE 1.2 · #B59767

PPG

Golden Granola 1094-5

ΔE 1.7 · #B8996B

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic City SW7699

ΔE 1.8 · #BA9A67

Valspar

Bedouin Trail 3007-7B

ΔE 1.9 · #B59C6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Danish Pine historic-danish-pine

ΔE 1.9 · #BA9967

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 4.8 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 5.1 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.5 · #BA9873

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 6.6 · #C0A569

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.8 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B79A69

#6884B6

Analogous

#B67268

#B79A69

#ACB668

Triadic

#B79A69

#68B699

#9968B6

Split-Complementary

#B79A69

#68ACB6

#7268B6

Tetradic

#B79A69

#68B672

#6884B6

#B668AC

Monochromatic

#5A482B

#8D7244

#B79A69

#CFBC9B

#E8DFCF

Rectangle

#B79A69

#84B668

#6884B6

#9968B6

Compound

#B79A69

#ACB668

#6884B6

#7268B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5AE86

#D0C1A8

#E1DACE

Darker

#9C7D48

#6D5730

#40331B

Saturation

#9B9283

#B69968

#DBA343

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B79A69

#ACA169

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B79A69

#9F9F71

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B79A69

#B9949A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Swamp Fox 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

#C9A06A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B79A69

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6A58E

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.

#55709D

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: #B79A69;

CSS — background

background-color: #B79A69;

CSS Variable

--color-swamp-fox: #B79A69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swamp-fox': '#B79A69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B79A69] text-[#B79A69]

SCSS

$swamp-fox: #B79A69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B79A69?

#B79A69 is Swamp Fox, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B79A69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swamp Fox?

Swamp Fox 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 Swamp Fox?

Swamp Fox 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 Swamp Fox?

You can download Swamp Fox 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 Swamp Fox?

The hex code is #B79A69. In RGB it's 183, 154, 105, and in HSL it's 38°, 35%, 56%.

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