E168 #D9A187 RGB 217, 161, 135

Wood Brown — #D9A187

Wood Brown is a natural, light orange color with the catalog reference E168. Its hex value #D9A187 makes it useful for work that calls for a light tone in the orange family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#D9A187
RGB
rgb(217, 161, 135)
HSL
hsl(19°, 52%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 38%, 15%)

This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.

Markers in this color

Model availability follows the archived chart. Choose a marker to see its documented set contents.

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Great for sunsets, autumn leaves, citrus fruit, warm skin tones and sunlit backgrounds.

Mixing & layering

Layer over Cherry White (R378) for a smooth transition. Pair with Blue Gray No.8 (BG89) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Dusty Deep Green (J017).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Wood Brown?
The hex code for Wood Brown is #D9A187. In RGB that is 217, 161, 135.
What colour is Wood Brown?
It is a light orange color.
What colours pair well with Wood Brown?
The direct complement is Blue Gray No.8 (BG89). Analogous neighbour: Cherry White (R378).
What is Wood Brown used for?
Great for sunsets, autumn leaves, citrus fruit, warm skin tones and sunlit backgrounds.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
finecolour-chart-2018
Reference checked

Recorded data

Printed codes, color labels and model symbols are transcribed from this archived chart. RGB previews are converted from its artwork. This does not establish current availability.

Computed data

RGB display values, previews, and colour relationships are calculated by the website from each stored HEX reference.

Physical colour

A screen preview does not replace a physical swatch; paper, layering, nib condition, lighting, and the display can all change appearance.

Unknowns

This catalog does not establish manufacturing tolerances, laboratory measurements, batch variation, current availability, discontinued or renamed codes, or complete manufacturer product-line coverage.

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