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Sherwood

#B9A284

RGB 185, 162, 132 · HSL 34°, 27%, 62% · CMYK 0, 12, 29, 27

Sherwood is #B9A284 in HEX — rgb(185, 162, 132), hsl(34°, 27%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 29%, 27%).

Sherwood pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 27%, 62%. 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#B9A284

RGB185, 162, 132

HSL34°, 27%, 62%

HSV34°, 29%, 73%

CMYK0, 12, 29, 27

Decimal12165764

CSS RGBrgb(185, 162, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 27%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sherwood 1054

Exact match

Behr

Gobi Tan UL170-4

ΔE 1 · #BAA487

Sherwin-Williams

Latte SW6108

ΔE 1.3 · #BAA185

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 1.4 · #B6A084

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 1.5 · #B8A487

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 1.8 · #BAA589

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 2 · #B89E82

Vista Paint

Flaxen Field C-1428

ΔE 2.9 · #B7A583

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 3.6 · #B09E84

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3.6 · #B29B79

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 4.9 · #BCA791

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.8 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.8 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.8 · #A89D7E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.2 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.9 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#B9A284

#849BB8

Analogous

#B88784

#B9A284

#B5B884

Triadic

#B9A284

#84B8A2

#A284B8

Split-Complementary

#B9A284

#84B5B8

#8784B8

Tetradic

#B9A284

#84B887

#849BB8

#B884B5

Monochromatic

#68553C

#987C57

#B9A284

#D4C6B5

#F0EBE5

Rectangle

#B9A284

#9BB884

#849BB8

#A284B8

Compound

#B9A284

#B5B884

#849BB8

#8784B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6B49D

#D2C7B8

#E3DED7

Darker

#A2835B

#715A3D

#423523

Saturation

#A69F96

#B8A284

#DCA661

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9A284

#B0A884

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9A284

#A6A688

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9A284

#BA9EA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sherwood 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

#CAA67E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9A284

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7ABA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6882A5

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: #B9A284;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9A284;

CSS Variable

--color-sherwood: #B9A284;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sherwood': '#B9A284' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9A284] text-[#B9A284]

SCSS

$sherwood: #B9A284;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A284?

#B9A284 is Sherwood, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B9A284 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sherwood?

Sherwood 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 Sherwood?

Sherwood 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 Sherwood?

You can download Sherwood 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 Sherwood?

The hex code is #B9A284. In RGB it's 185, 162, 132, and in HSL it's 34°, 27%, 62%.

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