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Harpswell Green

#DDBF85

RGB 221, 191, 133 · HSL 40°, 56%, 69% · CMYK 0, 14, 40, 13

Harpswell Green is #DDBF85 in HEX — rgb(221, 191, 133), hsl(40°, 56%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 40%, 13%).

Harpswell Green pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 56%, 69%. 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#DDBF85
RGB221, 191, 133
HSL40°, 56%, 69%
HSV40°, 40%, 87%
CMYK0, 14, 40, 13
Decimal14532485
CSS RGBrgb(221, 191, 133)
CSS HSLhsl(40, 56%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Chestertown HC-9

ΔE 0.7 · #DEC087

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 1 · #DABD84

PPG

Hummus 16-10

ΔE 2.3 · #D9BC86

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 2.5 · #DFBD87

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 2.7 · #DCC182

Sherwin-Williams

Sequin SW6394

ΔE 2.9 · #E1C28D

Vista Paint

Bag of Gold C-896

ΔE 2.9 · #E0BE89

Behr

Ripe Wheat 310E-3

ΔE 3 · #E2C78C

Dulux

Clay Bake S14F3

ΔE 3.1 · #E0C38E

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 3.1 · #E3C28D

Hallman-Lindsay

Bag Of Gold 897

ΔE 3.4 · #E1BD88

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 5.8 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.8 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.1 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#DDBF85
#84A1DC

Analogous

#DC9284
#DDBF85
#CDDC84

Triadic

#DDBF85
#84DCBF
#BF84DC

Split-Complementary

#DDBF85
#84CDDC
#9284DC

Tetradic

#DDBF85
#84DC92
#84A1DC
#DC84CD

Monochromatic

#9B762C
#CBA048
#DDBF85
#EDDEBF
#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#DDBF85
#A1DC84
#84A1DC
#BF84DC

Compound

#DDBF85
#CDDC84
#84A1DC
#9284DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3CC9C
#E6D7B9
#EEE7D8

Darker

#D0A34A
#9C7525
#5D4414

Saturation

#BDB4A3
#DCBF84
#EEC572

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)

Aa

vs White

1.77:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBF85
#D3C685

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBF85
#C5C58E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBF85
#DFB8BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Harpswell Green 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

#E5BC7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBF85

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C1A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#6385C8

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

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: #DDBF85;
CSS — background 
background-color: #DDBF85;
CSS Variable 
--color-harpswell-green: #DDBF85;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'harpswell-green': '#DDBF85' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#DDBF85] text-[#DDBF85]
SCSS 
$harpswell-green: #DDBF85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBF85?

#DDBF85 is Harpswell Green, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DDBF85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harpswell Green?

Harpswell Green 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 Harpswell Green?

Harpswell Green 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 Harpswell Green?

You can download Harpswell Green 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 Harpswell Green?

The hex code is #DDBF85. In RGB it's 221, 191, 133, and in HSL it's 40°, 56%, 69%.

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