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Brown Branch

#B08F6A

RGB 176, 143, 106 · HSL 32°, 31%, 55% · CMYK 0, 19, 40, 31

Brown Branch is #B08F6A in HEX — rgb(176, 143, 106), hsl(32°, 31%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 40%, 31%).

Brown Branch pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 31%, 55%. 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#B08F6A

RGB176, 143, 106

HSL32°, 31%, 55%

HSV32°, 40%, 69%

CMYK0, 19, 40, 31

Decimal11571050

CSS RGBrgb(176, 143, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 31%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Baguette MQ2-15

ΔE 1.1 · #B3916B

Vista Paint

Spiced Rum C-239

ΔE 1.3 · #AE8D6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Tan Hide 261

ΔE 2 · #AF926D

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 1131

ΔE 2.5 · #B7916C

Dulux

Warrant S11E5

ΔE 2.5 · #B8946E

Dunn-Edwards

Rocky Ridge DE6145

ΔE 2.5 · #A88B66

Sherwin-Williams

Baguette SW6123

ΔE 2.8 · #B39167

PPG

Creamy Caramel 1096-5

ΔE 3 · #B3956C

Valspar

Caramel Gold 3006-7B

ΔE 3.1 · #B1956D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.5 · #BA9873

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BF9974

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.3 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.1 · #A58369

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.1 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.6 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 13.3 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B08F6A

#698AB0

Analogous

#B06B69

#B08F6A

#ADB069

Triadic

#B08F6A

#69B08F

#8F69B0

Split-Complementary

#B08F6A

#69ADB0

#6B69B0

Tetradic

#B08F6A

#69B06B

#698AB0

#B069AD

Monochromatic

#54412C

#866846

#B08F6A

#CAB49B

#E5DACD

Rectangle

#B08F6A

#8AB069

#698AB0

#8F69B0

Compound

#B08F6A

#ADB069

#698AB0

#6B69B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0A587

#CCBBA8

#E0D7CE

Darker

#95734C

#674F33

#3D2E1D

Saturation

#978D82

#B08F69

#D79141

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.98:1

Deuteranopia

#B08F6A

#A2996A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B08F6A

#959570

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B08F6A

#B18B8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brown Branch 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

#C3986B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B08F6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19D8F

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.

#587597

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: #B08F6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B08F6A;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-branch: #B08F6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-branch': '#B08F6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B08F6A] text-[#B08F6A]

SCSS

$brown-branch: #B08F6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B08F6A?

#B08F6A is Brown Branch, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B08F6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Branch?

Brown Branch 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 Brown Branch?

Brown Branch 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 Brown Branch?

You can download Brown Branch 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 Brown Branch?

The hex code is #B08F6A. In RGB it's 176, 143, 106, and in HSL it's 32°, 31%, 55%.

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