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Cappuccino Spice

#B08971

RGB 176, 137, 113 · HSL 23°, 29%, 57% · CMYK 0, 22, 36, 31

Cappuccino Spice is #B08971 in HEX — rgb(176, 137, 113), hsl(23°, 29%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 36%, 31%).

Cappuccino Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 29%, 57%. 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#B08971

RGB176, 137, 113

HSL23°, 29%, 57%

HSV23°, 36%, 69%

CMYK0, 22, 36, 31

Decimal11569521

CSS RGBrgb(176, 137, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 29%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Cappuccino Spice LC260-02

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 0.6 · #AF8871

Vista Paint

Sandy's Shores K-1051

ΔE 2.4 · #B18E76

Behr

Mojave Dusk BXC-46

ΔE 2.4 · #B68E78

Benjamin Moore

Roman 1228

ΔE 2.6 · #B88D76

Dulux

Caramel Sundae S10E5

ΔE 2.8 · #A98469

Valspar

Coffee Gelato 2004-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #B88F75

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 3 · #AF8E75

PPG

Caramel Sugar 16-05

ΔE 3.3 · #B88A74

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 3.5 · #AC8674

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 3.6 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.5 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.2 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.8 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10.8 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 12.2 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#B08971

#7299B1

Analogous

#B17279

#B08971

#B1AA72

Triadic

#B08971

#72B18A

#8A72B1

Split-Complementary

#B08971

#72B1AA

#7279B1

Tetradic

#B08971

#79B172

#7299B1

#AA72B1

Monochromatic

#594031

#8A644C

#B08971

#CCB3A3

#E7DCD4

Rectangle

#B08971

#99B172

#7299B1

#8A72B1

Compound

#B08971

#B1AA72

#7299B1

#7279B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1A18E

#CDB9AD

#E0D7D1

Darker

#986C51

#694A36

#3E2B1F

Saturation

#9B8F88

#B18A72

#D8814B

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#B08971

#9E9671

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B08971

#919174

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B08971

#B0868A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cappuccino Spice 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

#C39370

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B08971

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19894

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5D839A

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: #B08971;

CSS — background

background-color: #B08971;

CSS Variable

--color-cappuccino-spice: #B08971;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cappuccino-spice': '#B08971' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B08971] text-[#B08971]

SCSS

$cappuccino-spice: #B08971;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B08971?

#B08971 is Cappuccino Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B08971 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cappuccino Spice?

Cappuccino Spice 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 Cappuccino Spice?

Cappuccino Spice 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 Cappuccino Spice?

You can download Cappuccino Spice 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 Cappuccino Spice?

The hex code is #B08971. In RGB it's 176, 137, 113, and in HSL it's 23°, 29%, 57%.

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