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Wooden Sword

#DFB07E

RGB 223, 176, 126 · HSL 31°, 60%, 68% · CMYK 0, 21, 43, 13

Wooden Sword is #DFB07E in HEX — rgb(223, 176, 126), hsl(31°, 60%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 43%, 13%).

Wooden Sword pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 60%, 68%. 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#DFB07E

RGB223, 176, 126

HSL31°, 60%, 68%

HSV31°, 43%, 87%

CMYK0, 21, 43, 13

Decimal14659710

CSS RGBrgb(223, 176, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 60%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 1.8 · #DAAF7D

Behr

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ΔE 1.9 · #D9AC7B

Valspar

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ΔE 2.6 · #DAA977

Sherwin-Williams

New Colonial Yellow SW2853

ΔE 2.8 · #D9AD7F

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 3 · #E0B486

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 3.6 · #E2AC78

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 3.6 · #D9B27D

Benjamin Moore

Persian 117

ΔE 3.7 · #E7B88A

Hallman-Lindsay

Mom's Apple Pie 988

ΔE 3.8 · #EAB781

Vista Paint

Mom's Apple Pie C-987

ΔE 4.1 · #E8B67E

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 5.1 · #EDB384

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.8 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.8 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 10.4 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.1 · #BA9873

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

#DFB07E

#7CACDE

Analogous

#DE7E7C

#DFB07E

#DDDE7C

Triadic

#DFB07E

#7CDEAF

#AF7CDE

Split-Complementary

#DFB07E

#7CDDDE

#7E7CDE

Tetradic

#DFB07E

#7CDE7E

#7CACDE

#DE7CDD

Monochromatic

#9B6327

#CF8A3F

#DFB07E

#EED5BA

#FAF3EB

Rectangle

#DFB07E

#ACDE7C

#7CACDE

#AF7CDE

Compound

#DFB07E

#DDDE7C

#7CACDE

#7E7CDE

Variations

Lighter

#E5BF97

#E7CFB5

#EEE3D6

Darker

#D48D41

#9E6120

#5E3911

Saturation

#BCAE9F

#DEAF7C

#EFB06C

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFB07E

#CBBE7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFB07E

#B9B986

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFB07E

#E0AAB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Wooden Sword 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

#E7B17A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFB07E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4B69E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#5D92CA

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: #DFB07E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFB07E;

CSS Variable

--color-wooden-sword: #DFB07E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wooden-sword': '#DFB07E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFB07E] text-[#DFB07E]

SCSS

$wooden-sword: #DFB07E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFB07E?

#DFB07E is Wooden Sword, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DFB07E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wooden Sword?

Wooden Sword 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 Wooden Sword?

Wooden Sword 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 Wooden Sword?

You can download Wooden Sword 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 Wooden Sword?

The hex code is #DFB07E. In RGB it's 223, 176, 126, and in HSL it's 31°, 60%, 68%.

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