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Barley

#D5B37E

RGB 213, 179, 126 · HSL 37°, 51%, 66% · CMYK 0, 16, 41, 16

Barley is #D5B37E in HEX — rgb(213, 179, 126), hsl(37°, 51%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 41%, 16%).

Barley pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 51%, 66%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D5B37E

RGB213, 179, 126

HSL37°, 51%, 66%

HSV37°, 41%, 84%

CMYK0, 16, 41, 16

Decimal14005118

CSS RGBrgb(213, 179, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 51%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bulletin Board 12-04

ΔE 1.4 · #D4B57F

Behr

Romanesque Gold PPU6-15

ΔE 1.6 · #D0AF7B

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 2.2 · #D9B27D

Benjamin Moore

Walk CSP-975

ΔE 2.3 · #D6B882

Dulux

Sandpaper S12F4

ΔE 2.9 · #DAB27B

Valspar

Imperial Gold 3003-5C

ΔE 3 · #DCB482

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 3.4 · #D5B176

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 3.4 · #D1B075

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 3.6 · #E1BB87

Kilz

Cookie Crumbs LD140-01

ΔE 3.6 · #DEBA89

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 3.6 · #DFBD87

Vista Paint

Gold Digger C-876

ΔE 3.8 · #CFAE73

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.4 · #E3C28D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.3 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 8.2 · #DFC795

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#D5B37E

#7C9ED5

Analogous

#D5867C

#D5B37E

#CAD57C

Triadic

#D5B37E

#7CD5B3

#B37CD5

Split-Complementary

#D5B37E

#7CCAD5

#867CD5

Tetradic

#D5B37E

#7CD586

#7C9ED5

#D57CCA

Monochromatic

#8B672D

#C29142

#D5B37E

#E7D4B6

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#D5B37E

#9ED57C

#7C9ED5

#B37CD5

Compound

#D5B37E

#CAD57C

#7C9ED5

#867CD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDC296

#E2D0B4

#EBE3D6

Darker

#C79646

#906929

#553D16

Saturation

#B6AB9B

#D5B37C

#EAB867

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5B37E

#C8BC7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5B37E

#B9B986

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5B37E

#D7ADB3

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

#DFB37A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5B37E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB89E

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.

#5F84C0

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: #D5B37E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5B37E;

CSS Variable

--color-barley: #D5B37E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barley': '#D5B37E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5B37E] text-[#D5B37E]

SCSS

$barley: #D5B37E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5B37E?

#D5B37E is Barley, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D5B37E 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 #D5B37E. In RGB it's 213, 179, 126, and in HSL it's 37°, 51%, 66%.

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