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Harvest Brown

#B9A589

RGB 185, 165, 137 · HSL 35°, 26%, 63% · CMYK 0, 11, 26, 27

Harvest Brown is #B9A589 in HEX — rgb(185, 165, 137), hsl(35°, 26%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 26%, 27%).

Harvest Brown pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 26%, 63%. 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#B9A589

RGB185, 165, 137

HSL35°, 26%, 63%

HSV35°, 26%, 73%

CMYK0, 11, 26, 27

Decimal12166537

CSS RGBrgb(185, 165, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 26%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 0.4 · #BAA589

Benjamin Moore

Brush CW-125

ΔE 0.5 · #B9A488

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 0.7 · #B8A487

Behr

Gobi Tan UL170-4

ΔE 1.1 · #BAA487

Sherwin-Williams

Outerbanks SW7534

ΔE 1.7 · #B7A48B

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 1.9 · #B6A084

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 2.2 · #C0AA8E

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 2.2 · #C0A98E

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 3 · #B09E84

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 3.4 · #BCA791

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 4.4 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.8 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.1 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.2 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.3 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#B9A589

#889DB9

Analogous

#B98C88

#B9A589

#B5B988

Triadic

#B9A589

#88B9A5

#A588B9

Split-Complementary

#B9A589

#88B5B9

#8C88B9

Tetradic

#B9A589

#88B98C

#889DB9

#B988B5

Monochromatic

#6A583E

#9A805B

#B9A589

#D5C9B8

#F2EEE9

Rectangle

#B9A589

#9DB988

#889DB9

#A588B9

Compound

#B9A589

#B5B988

#889DB9

#8C88B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7B7A0

#D3C8BA

#E4DFD8

Darker

#A3865E

#725D3F

#433624

Saturation

#A8A299

#B9A588

#DCAB65

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9A589

#B1AA89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9A589

#A9A98D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9A589

#BAA1A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Harvest Brown 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

#CAA882

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9A589

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7ADA6

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.

#6B84A6

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: #B9A589;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9A589;

CSS Variable

--color-harvest-brown: #B9A589;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harvest-brown': '#B9A589' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9A589] text-[#B9A589]

SCSS

$harvest-brown: #B9A589;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A589?

#B9A589 is Harvest Brown, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B9A589 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harvest Brown?

Harvest Brown 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 Harvest Brown?

Harvest Brown 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 Harvest Brown?

You can download Harvest Brown 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 Harvest Brown?

The hex code is #B9A589. In RGB it's 185, 165, 137, and in HSL it's 35°, 26%, 63%.

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