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Ebony Lips

#B06A40

RGB 176, 106, 64 · HSL 23°, 47%, 47% · CMYK 0, 40, 64, 31

Ebony Lips is #B06A40 in HEX — rgb(176, 106, 64), hsl(23°, 47%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 64%, 31%).

Ebony Lips pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 47%, 47%. 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#B06A40

RGB176, 106, 64

HSL23°, 47%, 47%

HSV23°, 64%, 69%

CMYK0, 40, 64, 31

Decimal11561536

CSS RGBrgb(176, 106, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 47%, 47%)

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#B06A40

#4085B0

Analogous

#B0404D

#B06A40

#B0A340

Triadic

#B06A40

#40B06B

#6B40B0

Split-Complementary

#B06A40

#40B0A3

#404DB0

Tetradic

#B06A40

#4DB040

#4085B0

#A340B0

Monochromatic

#402717

#78492B

#B06A40

#CC9371

#E0BEA9

Rectangle

#B06A40

#85B040

#4085B0

#6B40B0

Compound

#B06A40

#B0A340

#4085B0

#404DB0

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Ebony Lips run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F7EEE9

Tint #E7CDBC

Tint #D7AC90

Tint #C78A64

Base #B06A40

Shade #8F5734

Shade #6F4328

Shade #4E2F1C

Shade #2D1B10

Variations

Lighter

#C68760

#CEA68E

#DFCCC0

Darker

#8F5531

#643A20

#3B2212

Saturation

#897467

#B06B40

#D06320

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

4.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.98:1

Deuteranopia

#B06A40

#91853D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B06A40

#7A7A47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B06A40

#B0676E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ebony Lips 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

#C37C4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B06A40

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1816F

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.

#3D6F8F

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: #B06A40;

CSS — background

background-color: #B06A40;

CSS Variable

--color-ebony-lips: #B06A40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ebony-lips': '#B06A40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B06A40] text-[#B06A40]

SCSS

$ebony-lips: #B06A40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B06A40?

#B06A40 is Ebony Lips, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B06A40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ebony Lips?

Ebony Lips 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 Ebony Lips?

Ebony Lips 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 Ebony Lips?

You can download Ebony Lips 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 Ebony Lips?

The hex code is #B06A40. In RGB it's 176, 106, 64, and in HSL it's 23°, 47%, 47%.

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