ORANGES

Bistro

#705950

RGB 112, 89, 80 · HSL 17°, 17%, 38% · CMYK 0, 21, 29, 56

Bistro is #705950 in HEX — rgb(112, 89, 80), hsl(17°, 17%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 29%, 56%).

Bistro pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 17%, 38%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#705950

RGB112, 89, 80

HSL17°, 17%, 38%

HSV17°, 29%, 44%

CMYK0, 21, 29, 56

Decimal7362896

CSS RGBrgb(112, 89, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 17%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Light Roast K-1113

ΔE 0.7 · #715A50

Valspar

Brooklyn Brownstone 2003-9A

ΔE 1.3 · #71594E

Hallman-Lindsay

Wooden Nutmeg historic-wooden-nutmeg

ΔE 1.8 · #745C51

Benjamin Moore

Cup 1246

ΔE 1.9 · #6B554D

Behr

Bistro MQ2-34

ΔE 1.9 · #715A54

Dulux

Raccoon Tail S09C7

ΔE 2.1 · #735D56

PPG

Caramelized Walnut 1074-6

ΔE 2.3 · #6E564A

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Chunk DE6070

ΔE 2.9 · #6B574A

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 3.4 · #715F58

Sherwin-Williams

Bateau Brown SW6033

ΔE 4.1 · #7A5F5A

IKEA

IKEA138 138

ΔE 5.3 · #645850

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 5.7 · #675544

RAL

Pearl Beige 1035

ΔE 6 · #6A5D4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 6.2 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.6 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.9 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#705950

#506871

Analogous

#715058

#705950

#716A50

Triadic

#705950

#50715A

#5A5071

Split-Complementary

#705950

#50716A

#505871

Tetradic

#705950

#587150

#506871

#6A5071

Monochromatic

#181311

#453631

#705950

#9C7E73

#BBA7A0

Rectangle

#705950

#687150

#506871

#5A5071

Compound

#705950

#716A50

#506871

#505871

Variations

Lighter

#96776B

#AE9A92

#CEC5C1

Darker

#5B4840

#3F312B

#251C19

Saturation

#665F5C

#715A50

#9A4828

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

6.49:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#705950

#656150

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#705950

#5D5D51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#705950

#70585A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bistro 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

#936F57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#705950

Daylight 5500K

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

#81747B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E5B67

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #705950;

CSS — background

background-color: #705950;

CSS Variable

--color-bistro: #705950;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bistro': '#705950' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#705950] text-[#705950]

SCSS

$bistro: #705950;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #705950?

#705950 is Bistro, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #705950 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bistro?

Bistro 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 Bistro?

Bistro 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 Bistro?

You can download Bistro 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 Bistro?

The hex code is #705950. In RGB it's 112, 89, 80, and in HSL it's 17°, 17%, 38%.

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