ORANGES

Bittergreen

#87704C

RGB 135, 112, 76 · HSL 37°, 28%, 41% · CMYK 0, 17, 44, 47

Bittergreen is #87704C in HEX — rgb(135, 112, 76), hsl(37°, 28%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 44%, 47%).

Bittergreen pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 28%, 41%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#87704C

RGB135, 112, 76

HSL37°, 28%, 41%

HSV37°, 44%, 53%

CMYK0, 17, 44, 47

Decimal8876108

CSS RGBrgb(135, 112, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 28%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bittergreen CSP-990

Exact match

PPG

Paddle Wheel 1100-7

ΔE 1 · #88724D

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Freesia 277

ΔE 1.2 · #876F4D

Vista Paint

Rutherford C-290

ΔE 1.3 · #8A714C

Behr

Library Oak N270-7

ΔE 1.6 · #836C49

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 2.9 · #846F46

Dunn-Edwards

Burlap DE6175

ΔE 2.9 · #8B7753

Sherwin-Williams

Mossy Gold SW6139

ΔE 3.6 · #7F6743

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 3.8 · #826D4F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 4.9 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 7.1 · #8A6642

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 7.9 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.5 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 11.1 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12.4 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 12.7 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#87704C

#4B6286

Analogous

#86524B

#87704C

#7F864B

Triadic

#87704C

#4B866F

#6F4B86

Split-Complementary

#87704C

#4B7F86

#524B86

Tetradic

#87704C

#4B8652

#4B6286

#864B7F

Monochromatic

#241E14

#554730

#87704C

#AE966F

#CABAA0

Rectangle

#87704C

#62864B

#4B6286

#6F4B86

Compound

#87704C

#7F864B

#4B6286

#524B86

Variations

Lighter

#A88F65

#BAAA8F

#D5CDC0

Darker

#6C593B

#4B3E28

#2C2417

Saturation

#716B60

#866F4B

#AB7826

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

4.72:1

vs Black

4.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#87704C

#7E764C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87704C

#747452

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87704C

#886C70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bittergreen 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

#A58154

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87704C

Daylight 5500K

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

#928678

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#43546F

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: #87704C;

CSS — background

background-color: #87704C;

CSS Variable

--color-bittergreen: #87704C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bittergreen': '#87704C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87704C] text-[#87704C]

SCSS

$bittergreen: #87704C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87704C?

#87704C is Bittergreen, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #87704C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bittergreen?

Bittergreen 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 Bittergreen?

Bittergreen 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 Bittergreen?

You can download Bittergreen 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 Bittergreen?

The hex code is #87704C. In RGB it's 135, 112, 76, and in HSL it's 37°, 28%, 41%.

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