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Etruscan

#B08356

RGB 176, 131, 86 · HSL 30°, 36%, 51% · CMYK 0, 26, 51, 31

Etruscan is #B08356 in HEX — rgb(176, 131, 86), hsl(30°, 36%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 51%, 31%).

Etruscan pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 36%, 51%. 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#B08356

RGB176, 131, 86

HSL30°, 36%, 51%

HSV30°, 51%, 69%

CMYK0, 26, 51, 31

Decimal11567958

CSS RGBrgb(176, 131, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 36%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Etruscan AF-355

Exact match

Vista Paint

African Desert K-1025

ΔE 1.7 · #AE8157

PPG

Cool Copper 1088-6

ΔE 2 · #AD8458

Hallman-Lindsay

Safari Sun 248

ΔE 2.8 · #B4875E

Behr

Circus Peanut S260-6

ΔE 3.3 · #A77D4D

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 3.4 · #AD8451

Valspar

Corner Café 3003-7C

ΔE 3.8 · #B88D60

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Brick DEC713

ΔE 5.1 · #AB7F5B

Dulux

Alpha Gold S12E6

ΔE 5.4 · #AE8B5F

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.8 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.4 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.1 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.4 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 14.6 · #C27654

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B08356

#5582AF

Analogous

#AF5555

#B08356

#AFAF55

Triadic

#B08356

#55AF82

#8255AF

Split-Complementary

#B08356

#55AFAF

#5555AF

Tetradic

#B08356

#55AF55

#5582AF

#AF55AF

Monochromatic

#493622

#7D5C3B

#B08356

#C8A889

#E0CFBD

Rectangle

#B08356

#82AF55

#5582AF

#8255AF

Compound

#B08356

#AFAF55

#5582AF

#5555AF

Variations

Lighter

#BF9B77

#CBB49D

#DED3C8

Darker

#8F6841

#64482B

#3B2A18

Saturation

#908275

#AF8255

#D7822D

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

3.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.23:1

Deuteranopia

#B08356

#9D9255

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B08356

#8C8C5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B08356

#B17E84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Etruscan 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

#C38F5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B08356

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19480

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.

#4D6F90

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B08356;

CSS — background

background-color: #B08356;

CSS Variable

--color-etruscan: #B08356;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'etruscan': '#B08356' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B08356] text-[#B08356]

SCSS

$etruscan: #B08356;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B08356?

#B08356 is Etruscan, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B08356 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Etruscan?

Etruscan 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 Etruscan?

Etruscan 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 Etruscan?

You can download Etruscan 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 Etruscan?

The hex code is #B08356. In RGB it's 176, 131, 86, and in HSL it's 30°, 36%, 51%.

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