ORANGES

Gnu Tan

#B09F84

RGB 176, 159, 132 · HSL 37°, 22%, 60% · CMYK 0, 10, 25, 31

Gnu Tan is #B09F84 in HEX — rgb(176, 159, 132), hsl(37°, 22%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 25%, 31%).

Gnu Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 22%, 60%. 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#B09F84

RGB176, 159, 132

HSL37°, 22%, 60%

HSV37°, 25%, 69%

CMYK0, 10, 25, 31

Decimal11575172

CSS RGBrgb(176, 159, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 22%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 0.7 · #B09E84

Sherwin-Williams

Fenland SW7544

ΔE 1.3 · #AC9D83

Behr

Chamois Tan PPU8-7

ΔE 1.4 · #B4A286

Benjamin Moore

Shiitake CSP-1040

ΔE 1.9 · #AB9E82

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 1.9 · #AB9C83

PPG

Stony Creek 1097-5

ΔE 2 · #AC9A7E

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 2.6 · #B8A487

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

ΔE 2.7 · #ACA088

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 2.8 · #B29B80

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.1 · #A99E80

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 3.5 · #A89D7E

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 3.5 · #B4A18C

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 4 · #AFA08C

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 4.3 · #B6A38F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.7 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.1 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#B09F84

#8394AF

Analogous

#AF8883

#B09F84

#AAAF83

Triadic

#B09F84

#83AF9E

#9E83AF

Split-Complementary

#B09F84

#83AAAF

#8883AF

Tetradic

#B09F84

#83AF88

#8394AF

#AF83AA

Monochromatic

#5D503C

#8C795A

#B09F84

#CDC3B1

#EBE7E0

Rectangle

#B09F84

#94AF83

#8394AF

#9E83AF

Compound

#B09F84

#AAAF83

#8394AF

#8883AF

Variations

Lighter

#BFB29B

#CDC4B6

#E1DDD6

Darker

#97815E

#695940

#3D3425

Saturation

#A09B92

#AF9E83

#D7A85B

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B09F84

#AAA384

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B09F84

#A2A288

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B09F84

#B19B9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gnu Tan 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

#C3A47E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B09F84

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A9A2

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#637BA1

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: #B09F84;

CSS — background

background-color: #B09F84;

CSS Variable

--color-gnu-tan: #B09F84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gnu-tan': '#B09F84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B09F84] text-[#B09F84]

SCSS

$gnu-tan: #B09F84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B09F84?

#B09F84 is Gnu Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B09F84 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gnu Tan?

Gnu Tan 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 Gnu Tan?

Gnu Tan 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 Gnu Tan?

You can download Gnu Tan 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 Gnu Tan?

The hex code is #B09F84. In RGB it's 176, 159, 132, and in HSL it's 37°, 22%, 60%.

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