ORANGES

Over the Taupe

#B09D8A

RGB 176, 157, 138 · HSL 30°, 19%, 62% · CMYK 0, 11, 22, 31

Over the Taupe is #B09D8A in HEX — rgb(176, 157, 138), hsl(30°, 19%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 22%, 31%).

Over the Taupe pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 19%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B09D8A

RGB176, 157, 138

HSL30°, 19%, 62%

HSV30°, 22%, 69%

CMYK0, 11, 22, 31

Decimal11574666

CSS RGBrgb(176, 157, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 19%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Midtown MQ2-47

ΔE 1.2 · #B29E89

Dulux

Easily Suede S11C4

ΔE 1.3 · #B29C8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Village Crier 190

ΔE 1.5 · #AD9986

Benjamin Moore

Shore CC-364

ΔE 1.6 · #B5A08C

Vista Paint

Winter Meadow C-1437

ΔE 1.6 · #AB9986

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 1.6 · #B4A18F

Valspar

Woodland Stone 2007-9C

ΔE 1.8 · #B09E8E

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 1.8 · #B4A18C

PPG

Weathered Wood 1077-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B19C86

Sherwin-Williams

Threshold Taupe SW7501

ΔE 2 · #AC9A8A

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory DEC759

ΔE 2.2 · #B7A28E

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 2.3 · #B6A38F

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.9 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.7 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 11.5 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B09D8A

#8C9EB1

Analogous

#B18C8C

#B09D8A

#B1B18C

Triadic

#B09D8A

#8CB19E

#9E8CB1

Split-Complementary

#B09D8A

#8CB1B1

#8C8CB1

Tetradic

#B09D8A

#8CB18C

#8C9EB1

#B18CB1

Monochromatic

#615242

#8F7861

#B09D8A

#CFC4B9

#EEEBE7

Rectangle

#B09D8A

#9EB18C

#8C9EB1

#9E8CB1

Compound

#B09D8A

#B1B18C

#8C9EB1

#8C8CB1

Variations

Lighter

#C0B1A3

#CEC5BB

#E2DDD9

Darker

#987E65

#695745

#3E3328

Saturation

#A49E99

#B19E8C

#D89E64

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B09D8A

#A8A28A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B09D8A

#A0A08D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B09D8A

#B19B9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Over the Taupe 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

#C3A283

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B09D8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A7A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6886A5

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: #B09D8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B09D8A;

CSS Variable

--color-over-the-taupe: #B09D8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'over-the-taupe': '#B09D8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B09D8A] text-[#B09D8A]

SCSS

$over-the-taupe: #B09D8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B09D8A?

#B09D8A is Over the Taupe, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B09D8A warm or cool?

Over the Taupe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Over the Taupe?

Over the Taupe 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 Over the Taupe?

Over the Taupe 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 Over the Taupe?

You can download Over the Taupe 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 Over the Taupe?

The hex code is #B09D8A. In RGB it's 176, 157, 138, and in HSL it's 30°, 19%, 62%.

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