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Barley

#C29E74

RGB 194, 158, 116 · HSL 32°, 39%, 61% · CMYK 0, 19, 40, 24

Barley is #C29E74 in HEX — rgb(194, 158, 116), hsl(32°, 39%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 40%, 24%).

Barley pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 39%, 61%. 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#C29E74

RGB194, 158, 116

HSL32°, 39%, 61%

HSV32°, 40%, 76%

CMYK0, 19, 40, 24

Decimal12754548

CSS RGBrgb(194, 158, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 39%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Barley 1070

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 2.2 · #C19E78

Sherwin-Williams

Lanyard SW7680

ΔE 2.5 · #C09972

PPG

Applesauce Cake 1095-5

ΔE 2.7 · #C2A377

Valspar

Buckskin Pony 3004-7C

ΔE 2.9 · #C8A173

Behr

Butter Nut HDC-AC-13

ΔE 3.1 · #CCA57A

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 3.1 · #BF9974

Dulux

Shelter S12E5

ΔE 3.3 · #B8966B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 3.5 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.6 · #BA9873

Vista Paint

Blonde Shell C-169

ΔE 3.8 · #BD9671

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnamon Toast 246

ΔE 4.1 · #CAA272

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.7 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.7 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 14.6 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C29E74

#7599C2

Analogous

#C27775

#C29E74

#C0C275

Triadic

#C29E74

#75C29E

#9E75C2

Split-Complementary

#C29E74

#75C0C2

#7775C2

Tetradic

#C29E74

#75C277

#7599C2

#C275C0

Monochromatic

#6E5130

#A37848

#C29E74

#DAC3AA

#F1E9DF

Rectangle

#C29E74

#99C275

#7599C2

#9E75C2

Compound

#C29E74

#C0C275

#7599C2

#7775C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEB290

#D7C5B0

#E6DDD3

Darker

#AF8049

#7A5831

#48331B

Saturation

#A79C90

#C29E75

#E1A056

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C29E74

#B3A874

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C29E74

#A5A57B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C29E74

#C3999E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Barley 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

#D1A372

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C29E74

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEA896

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.

#5C82AD

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: #C29E74;

CSS — background

background-color: #C29E74;

CSS Variable

--color-barley: #C29E74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barley': '#C29E74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C29E74] text-[#C29E74]

SCSS

$barley: #C29E74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C29E74?

#C29E74 is Barley, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C29E74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barley?

Barley 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 Barley?

Barley 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 Barley?

You can download Barley 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 Barley?

The hex code is #C29E74. In RGB it's 194, 158, 116, and in HSL it's 32°, 39%, 61%.

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