ORANGES

Buddy Buddy

#976538

RGB 151, 101, 56 · HSL 28°, 46%, 41% · CMYK 0, 33, 63, 41

Buddy Buddy is #976538 in HEX — rgb(151, 101, 56), hsl(28°, 46%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 63%, 41%).

Buddy Buddy pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 46%, 41%. 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#976538

RGB151, 101, 56

HSL28°, 46%, 41%

HSV28°, 63%, 59%

CMYK0, 33, 63, 41

Decimal9921848

CSS RGBrgb(151, 101, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 46%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Brown S11E9

ΔE 0.8 · #986537

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 2.2 · #97653C

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 2.9 · #9D6C40

Vista Paint

Fallen Leaf K-1024

ΔE 3.6 · #9F6E41

Behr

Castellina MQ4-5

ΔE 3.7 · #A16E42

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 4.1 · #A16941

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 4.2 · #8C5D2C

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 4.3 · #9A6A35

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 5.2 · #9D6F46

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 5.9 · #906A3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 6.1 · #9D603B

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 7.6 · #875228

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 9.3 · #8A6642

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.8 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 17.1 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 17.9 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#976538

#386C99

Analogous

#99383C

#976538

#999538

Triadic

#976538

#389965

#653899

Split-Complementary

#976538

#389995

#383C99

Tetradic

#976538

#3C9938

#386C99

#953899

Monochromatic

#291B0F

#614024

#976538

#C28B5B

#D7B393

Rectangle

#976538

#6C9938

#386C99

#653899

Compound

#976538

#999538

#386C99

#383C99

Variations

Lighter

#BE834F

#C8A281

#DBC9B9

Darker

#7C512B

#57381C

#332010

Saturation

#77685A

#996538

#B5631C

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

4.96:1

vs Black

4.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#976538

#817736

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#976538

#707040

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#976538

#976167

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Buddy Buddy 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

#B17845

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#976538

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E7D69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#365B7C

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: #976538;

CSS — background

background-color: #976538;

CSS Variable

--color-buddy-buddy: #976538;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buddy-buddy': '#976538' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#976538] text-[#976538]

SCSS

$buddy-buddy: #976538;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #976538?

#976538 is Buddy Buddy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #976538 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buddy Buddy?

Buddy Buddy 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 Buddy Buddy?

Buddy Buddy 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 Buddy Buddy?

You can download Buddy Buddy 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 Buddy Buddy?

The hex code is #976538. In RGB it's 151, 101, 56, and in HSL it's 28°, 46%, 41%.

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