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Swamp Fox

#B79D69

RGB 183, 157, 105 · HSL 40°, 35%, 56% · CMYK 0, 14, 43, 28

Swamp Fox is #B79D69 in HEX — rgb(183, 157, 105), hsl(40°, 35%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 43%, 28%).

Swamp Fox pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 35%, 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#B79D69

RGB183, 157, 105

HSL40°, 35%, 56%

HSV40°, 43%, 72%

CMYK0, 14, 43, 28

Decimal12033385

CSS RGBrgb(183, 157, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 35%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Antique Treasure N280-5

ΔE 1.1 · #B79B68

PPG

Buffalo Hide 1105-6

ΔE 1.4 · #BB9F6A

Vista Paint

Barefoot Beach K-978

ΔE 1.6 · #B29A67

Dulux

Grainfield S15E5

ΔE 1.6 · #B79A66

Valspar

Bedouin Trail 3007-7B

ΔE 1.7 · #B59C6B

Benjamin Moore

Scrivener CW-430

ΔE 1.8 · #B8A06E

Dunn-Edwards

New Cork DE6180

ΔE 2.4 · #B89B6B

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic City SW7699

ΔE 2.8 · #BA9A67

Hallman-Lindsay

Danish Pine historic-danish-pine

ΔE 3.3 · #BA9967

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 4.6 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.8 · #C1A878

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 5 · #C0A569

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.4 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.8 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 12.6 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B79D69

#6882B6

Analogous

#B67568

#B79D69

#A9B668

Triadic

#B79D69

#68B69C

#9C68B6

Split-Complementary

#B79D69

#68A9B6

#7568B6

Tetradic

#B79D69

#68B675

#6882B6

#B668A9

Monochromatic

#5A4A2B

#8D7544

#B79D69

#CFBE9B

#E8DFCF

Rectangle

#B79D69

#82B668

#6882B6

#9C68B6

Compound

#B79D69

#A9B668

#6882B6

#7568B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5B086

#D0C2A8

#E1DBCE

Darker

#9C8048

#6D5930

#40341B

Saturation

#9B9383

#B69C68

#DBA843

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B79D69

#AEA369

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B79D69

#A2A272

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B79D69

#B9979C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Swamp Fox 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

#C9A26A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B79D69

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6A78E

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.

#556D9D

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: #B79D69;

CSS — background

background-color: #B79D69;

CSS Variable

--color-swamp-fox: #B79D69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swamp-fox': '#B79D69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B79D69] text-[#B79D69]

SCSS

$swamp-fox: #B79D69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B79D69?

#B79D69 is Swamp Fox, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B79D69 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, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Swamp Fox?

Swamp Fox 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 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 #B79D69. In RGB it's 183, 157, 105, and in HSL it's 40°, 35%, 56%.

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