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Durian

#B07939

RGB 176, 121, 57 · HSL 32°, 51%, 46% · CMYK 0, 31, 68, 31

Durian is #B07939 in HEX — rgb(176, 121, 57), hsl(32°, 51%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 68%, 31%).

Durian pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 51%, 46%. 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#B07939

RGB176, 121, 57

HSL32°, 51%, 46%

HSV32°, 68%, 69%

CMYK0, 31, 68, 31

Decimal11565369

CSS RGBrgb(176, 121, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 51%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Butterscotch SW6377

ΔE 1.9 · #B67D3C

Behr

Roasted Cashew S250-5

ΔE 2.7 · #B07A3F

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 3.1 · #B6793D

Dulux

Colonel Mustard S14F9

ΔE 3.4 · #B67E38

Benjamin Moore

Caramel 2160-10

ΔE 3.7 · #B3813E

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Gold DE5300

ΔE 3.8 · #BC8143

Vista Paint

Farmhouse Ochre C-1344

ΔE 4.1 · #B7833F

Hallman-Lindsay

Waxen Moon 921

ΔE 4.3 · #B38241

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 5.4 · #B48347

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 6 · #AC7B44

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.7 · #B97D31

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 10.2 · #955F20

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 10.3 · #CF8744

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.7 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.6 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#B07939

#3971B1

Analogous

#B13D39

#B07939

#ADB139

Triadic

#B07939

#39B179

#7939B1

Split-Complementary

#B07939

#39ADB1

#3D39B1

Tetradic

#B07939

#39B13D

#3971B1

#B139AD

Monochromatic

#3E2A14

#775227

#B07939

#CE9F69

#E1C4A3

Rectangle

#B07939

#71B139

#3971B1

#7939B1

Compound

#B07939

#ADB139

#3971B1

#3D39B1

Variations

Lighter

#C99559

#D0AF89

#E0D0BE

Darker

#90612C

#65431C

#3C2710

Saturation

#877663

#B17939

#CE7B1D

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.64:1

Deuteranopia

#B07939

#998C37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B07939

#848446

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B07939

#B1737B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Durian 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

#C38746

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B07939

Daylight 5500K

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

#B18C6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#38618F

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: #B07939;

CSS — background

background-color: #B07939;

CSS Variable

--color-durian: #B07939;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'durian': '#B07939' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B07939] text-[#B07939]

SCSS

$durian: #B07939;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B07939?

#B07939 is Durian, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B07939 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Durian?

Durian 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 Durian?

Durian 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 Durian?

You can download Durian 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 Durian?

The hex code is #B07939. In RGB it's 176, 121, 57, and in HSL it's 32°, 51%, 46%.

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