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Dry Starfish

#B09A77

RGB 176, 154, 119 · HSL 37°, 27%, 58% · CMYK 0, 13, 32, 31

Dry Starfish is #B09A77 in HEX — rgb(176, 154, 119), hsl(37°, 27%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 31%).

Dry Starfish pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 27%, 58%. 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#B09A77

RGB176, 154, 119

HSL37°, 27%, 58%

HSV37°, 32%, 69%

CMYK0, 13, 32, 31

Decimal11573879

CSS RGBrgb(176, 154, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 27%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 0.8 · #B29B79

PPG

Jute 1098-5

ΔE 1.3 · #AD9773

Sherwin-Williams

Burlap SW6137

ΔE 2 · #AC9571

Benjamin Moore

Trench CSP-1020

ΔE 2.3 · #B6A07D

Dunn-Edwards

Paper Sack DE6173

ΔE 2.6 · #B4A07A

Hallman-Lindsay

Vintage Gold 282

ΔE 2.7 · #B79E78

Behr

Artisan Crafts N250-4

ΔE 3.2 · #B59874

Vista Paint

Vintage Gold C-281

ΔE 3.5 · #B59E75

Valspar

Doe Eyes 3002-9C

ΔE 3.9 · #B79D80

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 4.7 · #BBA67F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.4 · #A89D7E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.5 · #BA9873

Kilz

Coffee Cake LC250-01

ΔE 6.4 · #B4977F

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.9 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 9.2 · #B6A38F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 10.6 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B09A77

#778DB1

Analogous

#B17E77

#B09A77

#AAB177

Triadic

#B09A77

#77B19B

#9B77B1

Split-Complementary

#B09A77

#77AAB1

#7E77B1

Tetradic

#B09A77

#77B17E

#778DB1

#B177AA

Monochromatic

#5B4C34

#8B7550

#B09A77

#CDBEA8

#E9E2D8

Rectangle

#B09A77

#8DB177

#778DB1

#9B77B1

Compound

#B09A77

#AAB177

#778DB1

#7E77B1

Variations

Lighter

#C0AF92

#CDC2B0

#E1DBD2

Darker

#987E55

#6A5739

#3E3321

Saturation

#9D968B

#B19B77

#D8A450

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

2.72:1

Fail

vs Black

7.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B09A77

#A89F77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B09A77

#9E9E7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B09A77

#B1969A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dry Starfish 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

#C3A074

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B09A77

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A599

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5E769D

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: #B09A77;

CSS — background

background-color: #B09A77;

CSS Variable

--color-dry-starfish: #B09A77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dry-starfish': '#B09A77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B09A77] text-[#B09A77]

SCSS

$dry-starfish: #B09A77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B09A77?

#B09A77 is Dry Starfish, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B09A77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dry Starfish?

Dry Starfish 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 Dry Starfish?

Dry Starfish 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 Dry Starfish?

You can download Dry Starfish 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 Dry Starfish?

The hex code is #B09A77. In RGB it's 176, 154, 119, and in HSL it's 37°, 27%, 58%.

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